Visa-free entry to Montenegro from April 2026

1. Visa-free entry for 90 days

(Member 1)

Citizens of a large number of countries (the EU, USA, UK, Ukraine, Israel, Turkey, UAE, etc.) may:

enter without a visa

stay for up to 90 days

use only a passport

This is the primary regime for tourists and property buyers.

2. Visa-free entry with an ID card (30 days)

(Member 2)

Citizens of a number of countries (the EU, Serbia, Bosnia, Albania, etc.) may:

enter without a visa

stay for up to 30 days

use an ID card (personal identification card) instead of a passport

3. Special countries (30 days)

(Member 3)

Citizens of:

Russia

Belarus

Peru

may stay for up to 30 days without a visa,
but subject to international agreements.

This is important: the regime may be subject to political change.

4. General Principle

(Member 4)

All those not included in the lists are required to:

obtain a visa in advance

enter with the visa in their passport

5. China (special regime)

(Member 6)

Chinese citizens may enter:

as part of tour groups

for up to 30 days

with tour confirmation

Entry is also possible with a business invitation.

6. Entry with visas from other countries

(Member 7)

You may enter Montenegro without a separate visa if you have:

a valid Schengen visa

or a visa from the USA, UK, Japan, Canada, etc.

Duration of stay: up to 30 days or until the visa expires.

7. Residence Permits of Other Countries

(Addition to Member 7)

If you have:

Residence permits of Schengen countries

Residence permits of the USA, UK, etc.

May enter without a visa for up to 30 days.

8. UN Documents

(Member 9)

Holders of UN documents (Laissez-Passer)
may stay for up to 90 days without a visa.

9. Refugees and Stateless Persons

(Member 10)

May enter without a visa if they have special documents issued by:

EU countries

USA

Canada, etc.

10. Diplomats

(Members 11-12)

Diplomatic and service passports

Special accreditations

Entry is regulated by separate agreements, usually visa-free.

What has changed/been updated by 2026

The list of visa-free countries has been confirmed

The conditions for Russia and a number of countries (30 days) have been clarified

Entry with visas/residence permits from other countries has been confirmed

International agreements have been updated

Practical implications (important for real estate)

For real estate buyers in Montenegro, this means:

✔ Visa-free entry:

to view properties

for a transaction

for a stay of up to 30 or 90 days

✔ However:

A residence permit is required for permanent residence

Exceeding the deadline will result in a fine

Conclusion

For most real estate clients, Montenegro remains a very open country with easy entry and clear rules of stay.