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
Country | Conditions of entry | Time of stay | |
1 | Austria | Visa-free | Up to 90 days every half a year in total in all countries of the zone |
2 | Belgium | Visa-free | |
3 | Czech Republic | Visa-free | |
4 | Denmark | Visa-free | |
5 | Estonia | Visa-free | |
6 | Finland | Visa-free | |
7 | France | Visa-free | |
8 | Germany | Visa-free | |
9 | Greece | Visa-free | |
10 | Hungary | Visa-free | |
11 | Iceland | Visa-free | |
12 | Italy | Visa-free | |
13 | Latvia | Visa-free | |
14 | Liechtenstein | Visa-free | |
15 | Lithuania | Visa-free | |
16 | Luxembourg | Visa-free | |
17 | Malta | Visa-free | |
18 | Netherlands | Visa-free | |
19 | Norway | Visa-free | |
20 | Poland | Visa-free | |
21 | Portugal | Visa-free | |
22 | Slovakia | Visa-free | |
23 | Slovenia | Visa-free | |
24 | Spain | Visa-free | |
25 | Sweden | Visa-free | |
26 | Switzerland | Visa-free |
European countries and territories that are not included in the Schengen Area
Country | Conditions of entry | Time of stay | |
1 | Albania | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
2 | Andorra | Visa-free | 90 days |
3 | Belarus | Visa-free | 30 days |
4 | Bosnia and Herzegovina | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
5 | Bulgaria | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
6 | Croatia | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
7 | Cyprus | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
8 | Faroe Islands | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
9 | Greenland | Visa-free | 90 days |
10 | Kosovo | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
11 | Moldova | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
12 | Monaco | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
13 | North Macedonia | Visa-free | Up to 15 days per trip, up to 90 days out of 180 in total |
14 | Romania | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
15 | Russia | Visa-free | 30 days |
16 | San Marino | Visa-free | 10 days |
17 | Serbia | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
18 | Ukraine | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
19 | Vatican | Visa-free | During the day |
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
Country | Conditions of entry | Time of stay | |
1 | Armenia | Visa-free | 180 days a year |
2 | Bangladesh | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
3 | Cambodia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
4 | Georgia | Visa-free | 1 year |
5 | Hong Kong | Visa-free | 14 days |
6 | Iran | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
7 | Israel | Visa-free | 90 days |
8 | Jordan | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
9 | Kyrgyzstan | Visa on arrival | 60 days |
10 | Laos | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended twice for the same period |
11 | Lebanon | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended twice for the same period |
12 | Macau | Visa-free | 90 days |
13 | Maldives | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
14 | Nepal | Visa on arrival | 15, 30 or 90 days |
15 | Palestine | Visa-free | 90 days |
16 | Qatar | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended twice for the same period |
17 | Saudi Arabia | Visa on arrival | 90 days a year |
18 | Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days |
19 | South Korea | Visa-free | 30 days suspended due to coronavirus restrictions |
20 | Sri Lanka | Electronic Travel Authorization | 30 days can be extended up to 180 days |
21 | Timor-Leste | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended twice for the same period |
22 | Turkey | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
23 | United Arab Emirates | Visa on arrival | 90 days out of 180 |
24 | Uzbekistan | Visa-free | 30 days |
African countries
Country | Entry conditions | Time of stay | |
1 | Burundi | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
2 | Cape Verde | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
3 | Comoros | Visa on arrival | 45 days |
4 | Egypt | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
5 | Eswatini | Visa-free | 30 days |
6 | Gambia | Visa-free | 90 days |
7 | Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
8 | Madagascar | Visa on arrival | 30, 60 or 90 days to choose from |
9 | Malawi | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
10 | Mauritania | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
11 | Mauritius | Visa on arrival | 60 days |
12 | Mayotte | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
13 | Mozambique | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
14 | Reunion | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
15 | Rwanda | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
16 | Senegal | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
17 | Seychelles | Visa on arrival | 30 days, up to 90 days per year |
18 | Somalia | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
19 | Tanzania | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
20 | Togo | Visa on arrival | 7 days can be extended up to 90 days |
21 | Tunisia | Visa-free | 90 days |
22 | Uganda | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
23 | Zambia | Visa-free | 90 days for a tourist trip, 30 days for a business trip |
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
Country | Conditions of entry | Time of stay | |
1 | Cuba | Visa-free | 90 days |
2 | Dominica | Visa-free | 21 days |
3 | French West Indies | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
4 | Haiti | Visa-free | 90 days |
5 | Jamaica | Visa on arrival | 30 days |
6 | Nicaragua | Visa on arrival | 90 days |
7 | Panama | Visa-free | 180 days |
8 | Saint Lucia | Visa-free | 42 days |
9 | Saint Martin | Visa-free | 90 days |
10 | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa-free | 30 days |
11 | Trinidad and Tobago | Visa-free | 30 days |
South American countries and territories
Country | Conditions of entry | Time of stay | |
1 | Argentina | Visa-free | 90 days |
2 | Aruba | Visa-free | 90 days |
3 | Bolivia | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended twice for the same period |
4 | Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba | Visa-free | 90 days |
5 | Brazil | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
6 | Chile | Visa-free | 90 days |
7 | Colombia | Visa-free | 90 days |
8 | Costa Rica | Visa-free | 90 days |
9 | Curaçao | Visa-free | 90 days |
10 | Ecuador | Visa-free | 90 days a year |
11 | French Guiana | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
12 | Peru | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
13 | Uruguay | Visa-free | 90 days |
Oceania
Citizens of Montenegro may visit visa-free eight countries and territories in Oceania.
Oceanian countries and territories
Country | Conditions of entry | Time of stay | |
1 | Cook Islands | Visa-free | 31 days can be extended up to 6 months |
2 | French Polynesia | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
3 | Micronesia | Visa-free | 30 days can be extended for another 30 days |
4 | New Caledonia | Visa-free | 90 days out of 180 |
5 | Niue | Visa-free | 30 days |
6 | Palau | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended twice for the same period |
7 | Samoa | Visa on arrival | 60 days |
8 | Tuvalu | Visa on arrival | 30 days can be extended for another 30 days |
How to obtain Montenegro citizenship
Becoming a Montenegro citizen is possible by naturalisation, marriage and investment, the last way being the fastest one. Citizenship by investment is obtained within half a year, whereas by marriage, it takes 5 years and at least 10 years by naturalisation.
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.
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
Frequently asked questions
With a Montenegro passport, you can visit 124 countries on four continents without visas. The list includes all European countries except for the UK and Ireland. Among Asian destinations, Singapore and Hong Kong are popular.
The Schengen countries, Singapore and Hong Kong are the most popular visa-free destinations with a Montenegrin passport. In the Schengen Area, one may stay up to 90 days out of 180; in Singapore, it is 30 consecutive days and 14 days for Hong Kong.
No, they do not. To travel to the United States or Great Britain, citizens of Montenegro obtain visas.
The passport of Montenegro allows its holder to visit 124 countries without visas. It holds the 45th position in the 2022 ranking.
Yes, it has been biometric since 2010.
No, not yet. Montenegro is only a contender for joining the European Union and the Schengen Area, but its citizens are already allowed to travel to the Schengen without visas. Accession of Montenegro to the EU is considered possible by 2025.
Yes, but visas are issued on arrival. With a Montenegro passport, one can get to Dubai and obtain a visa at the airport. The visa is valid for 90 days: spending up to 90 days in the United Arab Emirates is possible each half a year.
No, they do not. Montenegro citizens may enter Singapore without a visa. However, upon entry, they receive an e-Pass that indicates the period of stay granted and the last day of stay allowed.
Yes, they do. Montenegro passport holders should visit the nearest Thai Embassy or Consulate in person to apply for a visa. Montenegro citizens are not eligible to apply for a Thai E-visa. Usually, tourist visas to Thailand for Montenegrins are issued for 90 days.
Yes, generally, they do, but there is an exception. If a Montenegro citizen has a valid UK short-stay visa (SSVW), they can enter Ireland visa-free. In other cases, one needs to apply for an Irish visa 3 months before travel. Fill in an online application form, pay the visa fee and send the documents for processing.
You can get Montenegro citizenship by investment. It will cost at least €472,000. The costs are made up of a non-refundable contribution of €200,000 to the state fund and real estate purchase for the remaining amount. After a while, the investor can sell the property.