🇲🇻→🇲🇪Maldives→Montenegro

90 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows entry and stay in Montenegro for tourism, business, personal, or other short-term purposes not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period. Also covers family visits, cultural, scientific, and other short-term activities.

Issued for single, double, or multiple entries. Validity up to 1 year for multiple-entry; exceptionally up to 5 years for frequent travellers with demonstrated need and no misuse history. A collective (group) visa may be issued for organised groups with maximum 30-day validity. Financial proof required: minimum €50 per day of stay. Passport must be valid at least 3 months beyond visa. Processing 10 days, extendable to 30-60 days.

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows stays exceeding 90 days but not longer than 180 days in a 12-month period for business activities or employment. Issued to foreign nationals with employment contracts or business engagements in Montenegro.

One of several subcategories of the Type D long-stay visa. Requires employment contract or other proof of business activity, and financial documentation. Processing time 10 days from submission, extendable to 30-60 days. Issued for single, double, or multiple entries. Intended as a precursor to a temporary residence permit for longer-term stays.

multiple entry10-60d processingvalid 90d

Allows transit through the international transit area of a Montenegrin airport without entering Montenegrin territory. Required for certain nationalities changing flights at Podgorica airport.

Issued for one or several entries. Validity up to 3 months. Holder does not enter Montenegrin territory; stays within airport international transit zone. Processing time is 10 days from submission, extendable to 30-60 days in complex cases.

5 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 180d

Allows transit through Montenegrin territory when travelling to a third destination country. Intended for travellers passing through Montenegro en route to another country.

Issued for one, two, or exceptionally multiple entries. Validity up to 6 months. Stay per journey up to 5 days. Applicant must hold confirmed entry authorisation to destination country. Can be issued as a collective (group) visa. Processing time 10 days, extendable to 30-60 days.

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows foreign nationals requiring medical treatment in Montenegro to stay beyond 90 days, up to a maximum of 180 days within a 12-month period.

Subcategory of Type D long-stay visa. Requires documentation confirming the medical treatment to be received in Montenegro, from a recognised Montenegrin medical facility.

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows close family members of Montenegrin citizens or foreign nationals holding a valid Montenegrin temporary or permanent residence permit to stay beyond 90 days for family reunification purposes.

Subcategory of Type D long-stay visa. Eligible family members include spouses and minor children (under 18). Documentation proving family relationship and sponsor's status required.

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows foreign nationals admitted to an educational institution in Montenegro to reside for the duration of their studies, up to 180 days initially before transitioning to a temporary residence permit.

Subcategory of Type D long-stay visa. Issued for purposes of studies at accredited Montenegrin educational institutions. Proof of enrolment required. Longer-term students apply for a temporary residence permit for studies after entry.

365 daysmultiple entry20d processingvalid 365d

Work authorisation for an employee of a foreign company providing services in Montenegro under a service contract concluded with a Montenegrin entity.

Issued for one year and may be extended until the end of the service or up to two years. Requires the service contract, proof of employment with the foreign company, and confirmation of social insurance coverage. Submitted in person at the responsible ministry. Official source confirms a processing time of 20 days from submission of a complete application.

365 daysmultiple entry20d processingvalid 365d

Main work authorisation for a foreign national employed by a Montenegrin employer; a single (unified) permit combining the right of temporary residence and the right to work.

Issued for a validity period of one year and may be extended up to two years. Requirements include a written offer of employment, proof of education and professional qualifications, and a health certificate. Application submitted in person to the ministry responsible in the foreigner's area of residence. After entry a Type D long-stay visa or visa-free entry precedes application; the permit itself is issued by the Ministry of Interior / labour authority. Official source (gov.me/en/article/labour-and-employment) confirms a processing time of 20 days from submission of a complete application; applicants who apply before their 90-day stay expires may remain lawfully pending a decision.

365 daysmultiple entry20d processingvalid 365d

Work authorisation for a manager or specialist seconded from a foreign company to a related entity in Montenegro (intra-corporate transfer).

Issued for one year and may be extended until completion of the works or up to two years. Applicant must have been employed by the foreign company for at least one year and hold manager or specialist status; confirmation of social insurance is required. Submitted in person at the responsible ministry. Official source confirms a processing time of 20 days from submission of a complete application.

180 daysmultiple entry20d processingvalid 180d

Work authorisation for foreign nationals performing seasonal work (e.g. tourism, hospitality, agriculture) for a Montenegrin employer.

Issued for a validity period of up to six months within a period of one year. Requirements mirror the standard employment permit (written job offer, proof of qualifications, health certificate). Submitted in person at the responsible ministry. Official source confirms a processing time of 20 days from submission of a complete application.

90 daysmultiple entryvalid 365d

Short-term work authorisation, without a full temporary residence and work permit, for enumerated categories such as business visitors, consultants, researchers, athletes, and artists/cultural workers.

Allows work for up to 90 days within a period of one year for specific categories of foreigners (e.g. persons performing business activities, researchers, athletes, cultural and artistic workers). Registered in person at the responsible ministry before work begins; it is a work registration rather than a residence permit.

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows remote workers employed by or owning a company not registered in Montenegro to reside in Montenegro for up to 180 days as a bridging status before obtaining a digital nomad temporary residence permit.

Subcategory of Type D long-stay visa specifically for digital nomads. Requires proof of remote employment or ownership of a foreign-registered company, financial means, accommodation, and health insurance. For stays beyond 180 days, applicants must apply for the Digital Nomad Temporary Residence Permit (up to 2 years, renewable once for 2 more years) at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. See also: https://digitalnomads.gov.me/article/legal-status-for-nomads

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows stays exceeding 90 days for diplomatic or consular staff and representatives of international organisations accredited to or operating in Montenegro.

Subcategory of Type D long-stay visa. Requires a verbal note from the applicant's foreign ministry or an international organisation. Exempt from standard consular fees. Processing time 10 days, extendable to 30-60 days.

180 daysmultiple entry10-60d processingvalid 365d

Allows foreign nationals engaged in scientific research projects or humanitarian activities in Montenegro to reside for more than 90 days, up to 180 days.

Subcategory of Type D long-stay visa. Covers both scientific research conducted in collaboration with Montenegrin institutions and humanitarian missions. Proof of research/humanitarian engagement required. Processing time 10 days, extendable to 30-60 days.