# 🇲🇪 Montenegro — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Montenegro from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/montenegro 20 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Montenegro Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Tourism / Visit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €35 | — | 10 days | | Montenegro Airport Transit Visa (Type A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1 day | €35 | — | 10 days | | Montenegro Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €35 | — | 10 days | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Medical Treatment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | - **Montenegro Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Tourism / Visit** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Travel health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation, Proof of purpose of stay · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Airport Transit Visa (Type A)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Onward flight ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: en.wikipedia.org - **Montenegro Short-Stay Visa (Type C) for Business** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Business invitation, Travel health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Medical Treatment** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Proof of medical treatment, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Education | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Training / Specialization | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Education** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Certificate of enrolment, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting Montenegrin institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Training / Specialization** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Training agreement, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Study: Participation in the specialization or training programme. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Montenegro Digital Nomad Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Temporary residence and work permit (self-employment via own company) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Self-Employment / Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Startup / Entrepreneur Visa | Available | — | — | — | — | | Montenegro Unified Temporary Residence and Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Montenegro Seasonal Work Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 270 days | — | — | 40 days | - **Montenegro Digital Nomad Residence Permit** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Proof of remote work, Proof of income, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Remote work for foreign clients/employers only; no employment by a Montenegrin entity. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Immediate family members may join the digital nomad on the basis of family reunification. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: digitalnomads.gov.me - **Temporary residence and work permit (self-employment via own company)** — No standalone freelancer permit: freelancers typically register a Montenegrin d.o.o. (EUR 1 minimum capital) and obtain a 1-year renewable residence-and-work permit as its executive director; 2026 amendments require majority owners/directors to show at least EUR 5,000/year in paid taxes and contributions to renew. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: bdkadvokati.com - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Self-Employment / Business** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Company registration, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises the declared business activity through the registered company. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: bdkadvokati.com - **Startup / Entrepreneur Visa** — No dedicated startup visa; foreigners who register a Montenegrin company (share capital from EUR 1) and employ themselves as executive director receive a 1-year temporary residence and work permit, renewable annually with permanent residence after 5 years. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: iworld.com - **Montenegro Unified Temporary Residence and Work Permit** — Key documents: Unified permit application, Employment contract, Passport, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises work for the named employer and position; no separate work permit needed. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside work. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Seasonal Work Permit** — Key documents: Seasonal permit application, Seasonal employment contract, Passport, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Limited to the seasonal sector and employer named in the permit. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Montenegro Citizenship/Residence by Investment Program | Not available | — | — | — | — | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Real-Estate Ownership | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program (Economic Citizenship Program) | Not available | — | — | — | — | - **Montenegro Citizenship/Residence by Investment Program** — The investment migration program (€250,000-450,000 + €200,000 donation) closed permanently at the end of 2022 under EU pressure; the only current route is a property-based temporary residence (€150,000 taxable value, from January 2026), which is a pure real-estate route belonging to residence_by_property. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: imidaily.com - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Real-Estate Ownership** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Proof of property ownership, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Property tax clearance, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program (Economic Citizenship Program)** — Closed to new applications on 31 December 2022 after EU pressure; only legacy applications were processed afterwards and the program has not reopened. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: rferl.org ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Family Reunification** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence document, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: In some cases family-reunification residence grants free access to the labour market. · Study: Permits enrolment in education. · Residency after 5 years · Family: This permit is the vehicle for joining a resident spouse and minor children. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Scientific Research | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Religious Service | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Montenegro Temporary Residence for Humanitarian Reasons | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 40 days | | Montenegro Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 180 days | - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Scientific Research** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Hosting / research agreement, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises the research activity at the host organisation. · Study: Permits the research and associated academic work. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Religious Service** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Confirmation from religious community, Passport, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Authorises the religious service for the inviting community. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Temporary Residence for Humanitarian Reasons** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Evidence of humanitarian grounds, Travel or identity document · Rights: Work: Labour-market access may be granted depending on the humanitarian category. · Study: Education permitted under lawful-residence status. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me - **Montenegro Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Passport, Proof of five years' temporary residence, Proof of means of subsistence, Health insurance, Proof of accommodation, Criminal record certificate · Rights: Work: Free access to the labour market without a separate work permit. · Study: Education on equal terms with residents. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation may follow after a further period (commonly five years), subject to citizenship-law conditions. · Family: Individual permit; children may derive status, and family members otherwise apply on their own basis. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: gov.me --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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