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Montenegro visa requirements by passport

Holders of 98 passports can enter Montenegro without applying at an embassy: 98 visa-free. The other 100 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Jun, Jul, Aug
Main airport
TGD
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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Montenegro, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that Montenegro accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Montenegro with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free · 30d

    Passports: All passports

    Up to 30 days, and never beyond the visa or permit expiry. Also accepted: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Romania.

    Source: Government of Montenegro

Recent rule changes for Montenegro

  • From 1 November 2026 · 5 passports

    Montenegro will require a visa from 1 November 2026

    Will be Visa requiredRead the detailsSource

  • 30 April 2026 · Qatar

    Montenegro now requires a visa for citizens of Qatar

    Now Visa requiredRead the detailsSource

  • 15 January 2026 · Azerbaijan

    Montenegro now requires a visa for citizens of Azerbaijan

    Now Visa requiredRead the detailsSource

Entry rules for Montenegro by passport

Visa free98 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 100 passports

Montenegro entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Montenegro without a visa?

Holders of 98 passports can enter Montenegro visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Montenegro?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa, UK visa, Schengen visa, US green card, UK residence permit or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 30 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Montenegro entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Montenegro's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.