Visa-free countries for Montenegro citizens
As of November 2024, Montenegro citizens are allowed to travel to 139 countries visa-free. The list also includes countries that issue visas on arrival or online, without a long wait and an interview at a consulate.
The list of visa-free destinations is based on agreements between countries and does not consider the temporary closure of borders.
Author •Igor Buglo
Explained which countries can be visited visa-free with a Montenegrin passport
Visa-free countries for Montenegro citizens
Visa-free travel to EU countries with a Montenegrin passport
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-day 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 2025, one will need to obtain an electronic travel authorisation or ETIAS before travelling to the Schengen countries. It will be valid for 3 years.
Countries of the Schengen Area
European countries and territories that are not included in the Schengen Area
Visa-free countries in Asia and Africa for Montenegro passport holders
Many Asian and African countries issue citizens of Montenegro visas on arrival, and only a few permit 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 for business meetings. Montenegrins can enter the country without a visa, though the period of stay will be limited: you can spend up to 30 consecutive days.
Asian countries and territories
African countries
American countries to visit without a visa with a Montenegro passport
With a Montenegro passport, you may visit 22 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 them to live and work 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 five countries and territories in Oceania.
Oceanian countries and territories
How to obtain Montenegro citizenship
Montenegro citizenship by investment program is unavailable
The program stopped operating on January 1st, 2023. As an alternative, we suggest considering Malta citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment.
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, their spouse can obtain a Montenegrin passport and financially dependent children regardless of 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%.
Montenegro’s passport allows a simplified procedure of getting visa to most Asian and African countries
Key points about visa-free travelling with a Montenegro passport
Montenegro citizens can visit 139 countries visa-free or by getting an entry permit online or upon arrival in the country of destination.
All European countries except the UK and Ireland are available for visa-free travel. In the Schengen countries, a Montenegrin citizen can spend up to 90 days every half a year.
Visiting the USA requires a visa. Montenegrin citizens can qualify for a 3-year visitor visa or a 5-year business visa for investors.
Obtaining Montenegro citizenship and a passport by investment is unavailable starting January 2023.
Malta citizenship by naturalisation for exceptional services by direct investment might be a better alternative for Montenegro citizenship, granting visa-free access to more than 160 destinations.
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