🇲🇪Montenegro Visa for Swedish Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Long-Stay Visa – Diplomatic/Official (Type D)

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.

Long-Stay Visa – Digital Nomad (Type D)

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

Long-Stay Visa – Studies (Type D)

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.

Long-Stay Visa – Medical Treatment (Type D)

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.

Long-Stay Visa – Family Reunification (Type D)

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.

Long-Stay Visa – Scientific Research / Humanitarian (Type D)

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.

Temporary Residence and Work Permit – Employment

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.

Temporary Residence and Work Permit – Seasonal Employment

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.

Temporary Residence and Work Permit – Contracted Services Provision

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.

Temporary Residence and Work Permit – Intra-Corporate Transfer (Secondment)

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.

Work Registration Certificate (Confirmation of Work Registration)

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.