New Visa Regulations in Montenegro: How Long Can Citizens of Former Yugoslav Countries Stay?

The Government of Montenegro has adopted new visa regulations, which came into effect on November 1, 2026.

The regulations set out the conditions for foreign nationals entering and staying in Montenegro, including citizens of Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Kosovo.

HOW LONG CAN THEY STAY IN MONTENEGRO WITHOUT A VISA?

Under the new regulations, citizens of these countries can enter and stay in Montenegro without a visa:

• With a valid ID card – for up to 30 days.
• With a valid passport – for up to 90 days.

These rules allow short-term stays in Montenegro without the need to obtain a visa in advance.

WHAT IF YOU PLAN TO STAY LONGER IN MONTENEGRO?

If you plan to stay in Montenegro longer than the permitted visa-free period, you need to obtain the appropriate residence permit before your authorized stay expires.