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Airport Transit Visa (Type A)
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Airport Transit Visa (Type A)

Transit visa for single or multiple passes through airport's international transit area without entering Montenegro territory. Valid up to 3 months.

DurationUp to 3 months
Time10 days
Estimated CostFree
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Digital Nomad Residence Permit
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Digital Nomad Residence Permit

Residence permit for remote workers employed by foreign companies or self-employed freelancers. Valid up to 2 years, renewable for additional 2 years. Minimum monthly income €1,600.

DurationUp to 2 years
Time40 days
Estimated CostFree
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Long Stay Visa (Type D)
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Long Stay Visa (Type D)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Long-stay visa for employment, business, study or residence. Allows stays over 90 days up to 180 days per year. Gateway to temporary residence permits.

DurationUp to 180 days
Time15-30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Permanent Residence Permit
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Permanent Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Permanent residency after 5 years of legal temporary residence. No time limit on stay. Renewal every 5 years. Gateway to citizenship after 10 years.

DurationIndefinite
Time30-60 days
Estimated CostFree
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Short Stay Visa (Type C)
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Short Stay Visa (Type C)

Short-stay visa for tourism, business, personal visits or other purposes. Maximum 90 days in 180-day period. Valid up to 5 years for multiple entries.

DurationUp to 90 days
Time10 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence and Work Permit (Employment)
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Temporary Residence and Work Permit (Employment)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work permit and temporary residence combined for foreign employment. Allows working for specific Montenegrin employer. Valid 1 year, renewable annually. Leads to permanent residency after 5 years.

Duration1 year
Time30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence and Work Permit (Seasonal)
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Temporary Residence and Work Permit (Seasonal)

Seasonal work permit for temporary employment during high-demand seasons. Valid up to 6 months within 1-year period. Can be extended to full 6-month validity.

DurationUp to 6 months
Time30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit (Business/Entrepreneur)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Business/Entrepreneur)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for business owners and entrepreneurs. Obtain by registering a company and becoming director. Valid 1 year, renewable. Path to permanent residency after 5 years.

Duration1 year
Time30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit (Family Reunification)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Family Reunification)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for family members (spouse, dependent children) of permit holders. Valid for same duration as sponsor. Can lead to permanent residency after 5 years.

DurationSame as sponsor
Time14-30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit (Property Investment)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Property Investment)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for property owners. Any value of property acquisition qualifies. Valid 1 year, renewable. Path to permanent residency after 5 years of renewals.

Duration1 year
Time40 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit (Student)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Student)

Student residence permit for full-time study at accredited Montenegrin institutions. Valid for duration of study program. Can lead to work permit after graduation.

DurationDuration of study
Time7-30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Temporary Residence Permit (Yacht Mooring)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Yacht Mooring)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for yacht owners via marina mooring contract. Valid 1 year, renewable indefinitely. Family members and crew can be included.

Duration1 year
Time30 days
Estimated CostFree
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Transit Visa (Type B)
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Transit Visa (Type B)

Transit visa for single, double or multiple passes through Montenegro territory. Allows up to 5 days stay. Valid up to 6 months.

DurationTransit
Time10 days
Estimated CostFree
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Visa-Free Entry (90-day)
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Visa-Free Entry (90-day)

Visa-free entry for 90 days within 180-day period. Available to citizens of Schengen countries, plus citizens of USA, UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and 78+ other countries.

DurationUp to 90 days
Time0 days
Estimated CostFree
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