How to Become a Digital Nomad in Montenegro: A Guide for Foreigners

Digital nomads are becoming increasingly numerous worldwide, and Montenegro has been recognized as an attractive destination for living and working remotely. If you are considering working from Montenegro as a digital nomad, here is a guide to conditions, procedures, and benefits.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A DIGITAL NOMAD IN MONTENEGRO?

A digital nomad is a foreigner who performs work exclusively online for a foreign company or for their own company registered outside Montenegro.

The most common fields of digital nomads are:

• IT and programming
• Digital marketing
• E-commerce
• Artificial intelligence
• Design and creative industries
• Teaching and online education
• Cryptocurrencies and the gaming industry
• Writing and copywriting

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY?

To obtain digital nomad status in Montenegro, you need to provide the following documentation:

• Employment contract
• Proof of sufficient financial means
• Employer’s confirmation letter
• Copy of all passport pages
• Proof of health insurance
• Certificate of non-conviction from the home country
• Rental contract for accommodation in Montenegro
• Extract from the foreign company you work for

WHAT IF YOU ESTABLISH A COMPANY IN MONTENEGRO?

If you register as an entrepreneur or establish a company in Montenegro, you automatically lose digital nomad status and fall under a different legal framework for residence and work.

HOW LONG DOES THE PERMIT LAST AND CAN IT BE EXTENDED?

• The digital nomad permit is issued for up to 2 years.
• It can be extended for an additional 2 years.
• After the maximum period (4 years) expires, the digital nomad must leave Montenegro for at least 6 months before reapplying.

FAMILY LIFE OF A DIGITAL NOMAD

Immediate family members (spouse and children) may join the digital nomad through the family reunification procedure.

TAX BENEFITS FOR DIGITAL NOMADS

One of the greatest advantages of this status are significant tax exemptions:

• Exemption from contributions – income earned from an employer not registered in Montenegro is not subject to contributions.
• Exemption from income tax – income from work for foreign employers is exempt from tax in Montenegro.

Montenegro offers a unique opportunity to combine remote work with living in one of the most beautiful countries in Europe – unspoiled nature, sea, mountains, and a favorable tax regime make it an ideal destination for digital nomads.

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