Visa-free countries for Montenegro citizens

The list of visa-free destinations is based on agreements between countries and does not take into account the temporary closure of borders due to the pandemic.

Europe

A Montenegro passport allows you to enter all European countries without a visa except for the UK and Ireland. In most countries, it is allowed to stay up to three months in a row. The exceptions are San-Marino with a 10-day stay, North Macedonia with a 15-day one, and Russia and Belarus with a 30-days visit.

In the Schengen countries, you can spend up to 90 days every half a year. When travelling to the Schengen area, periods of stay are summed up and counted in total. From 2023, before travelling to the Schengen countries, one will need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation or ETIAS. It will be valid for 3 years.

Countries of the Schengen area

European countries and territories that are not included in the Schengen Area 

Asia and Africa

Many Asian and African countries issue citizens of Montenegro visas on arrival, and only a few of them permit an entry without a visa.

More and more countries offer to obtain a visa or travel authorisation online instead of on arrival or at a consulate. It helps to reduce queues and waiting time and aims to prevent the spread of coronavirus infection.

Entrepreneurs often fly to Singapore and Hong Kong for business meetings. Montenegrins can enter both countries without visas, though the period of stay will be limited. In Singapore, one can spend up to 30 consecutive days, while in Hong Kong, it is no more than 14 days.

Asian countries and territories

African countries

America

With a Montenegro passport, you may visit 24 countries on the two American continents without going to a consulate. However, the USA and Canada's most popular tourist and business destinations are not on the list.

Citizens of Montenegro may obtain a visa to the USA at the US Embassy in Podgorica. Visitor visas of the type B-1/B-2 are issued for up to 3 years.

Montenegrins are also eligible to obtain an E-2 business visa, which allows living and working in the USA. It is issued for 5 years and may be prolonged. This type of visa is granted to those investors who invest at least $100,000 in a business in the USA.

North American countries and territories

South American countries and territories

Oceania

Citizens of Montenegro may visit visa-free eight countries and territories in Oceania. 

Oceanian countries and territories

How to obtain Montenegro citizenship

The minimum amount of expenses under the program is €472,000. The cost is made up of a non-refundable contribution of €200,000 to the state fund and a real estate purchase for the remaining amount. Subsequently, the property can be sold.

 

Individual cost calculation of the Montenegrin citizenship

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Together with the investor, a Montenegrin passport can be obtained by their spouse and financially dependent children regardless of their age.

If you spend more than 183 days in Montenegro, you become a tax resident of the country and can lessen your tax burden. In Montenegro, individuals pay income tax at a rate of 9%.

Real estate suitable to participate in the citizenship program

Apartments in a five-star hotel in the Montis mountain resort managed by the Splendid group. The cost of apartments is from €250,000

Apartments in the four-star hotel complex Grand Chalet Hotel in Kolasin. The cost of apartments is from €250,000

Apartments in a new housing complex on the first coastline in Budva. The cost of apartments is from €450,000

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