Below are helpful information from VisaGuide.World

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Short-Stay Visa (C)

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A short-stay C visa allows a foreigner to visit Montenegro for 90 days within six months. It is issued for one or multiple entries. The C visa is issued more for tourism, business meetings, medical controls, etc. If you are given a multiple-entry short-stay visa, its validity is one year.

You can apply for a short-term visa individually or collectively. If you apply collectively, the validity of the visa is a maximum of 30 days.

 

Long-Stay Visa (D)

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A long-stay D visa allows a foreigner to visit Montenegro for six months within one year. This visa is issued for one, two, or multiple entries.

The long-stay D visa is issued to a foreigner for the following reasons:

• Work.

• Study.

• Business.

• Medical treatment.

• Seasonal work.

• Study exchange.

• Family reunion.

• Humanitarian reason.

• Scientific-research work. 

 

Montenegro Visa Requirements

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Submit these documents to apply for a Montenegro visa.

• Valid passport. To apply for a Montenegro visa, your passport must be valid for at least six months after the return date. Include a copy of your previous visas (if any).

• One passport-sized photo. The photo must be in colors, with a light background, and taken within the last six months.

• Application form. Fully complete the application form online, print a hard copy, and sign it at the end. Do not leave any blank spaces.

• Fee payment. Finish the fee payment for your visa application and attach the recipe to other requested documents.

• Proof of travel health insurance. A document that proves that you have valid health insurance for as long as you plan to stay in Montenegro.

• Bank statement. Your bank account statement is a document issued from your bank, and it must prove that you are financially stable and can finance yourself in Montenegro.

• Proof of accommodation in Montenegro. This document could be an invitation letter from a member of your family or a friend, a hotel reservation, a rental agreement, etc.

• Letter of invitation. The letter of invitation is a letter issued from your family members or a friend who is already living in Montenegro. It proves that you have a place to stay while being in Montenegro. (If applicable)

• Booked round-trip flight itinerary. The flight itinerary is a document issued from the airport airline you plan to travel to. This document must include details of your flight, such as the date and flying time, including the return ticket. Your return ticket must prove that you plan on returning to your home country when your visa expires.

 

How to Apply for a Montenegro Visa?

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To apply for a Montenegro visa, you must visit the consulate or embassy of Montenegro in your home country.  The application for a Montenegro visa is as follows:

1. Visit the nearest embassy of Montenegro in your home country. Contact the nearest Embassy of Montenegro in your home country and book an appointment for your visa application. Make sure you attend your appointment on time.

2. Fill out the application form. You can fill out the application form online, print a hard copy, and sign it at the end. Make sure you fill out the application form with your personal information. Do not leave any blank spaces because any empty spaces or false information can lead to your visa refusal.

3. Finish the fee payment. After fully completing the application form, finish the fee payment. The payment should be made in cash and euros only at the embassy/consulate when submitting the documents. Make sure you attach the recipe to other requested documents.

4. Gather and submit the visa documents to the Montenegro embassy. Make sure you gather all the requested documents and submit them to the nearest Embassy of Montenegro. Any missing document can lead to your visa refusal.

5. Wait for a response. You shall receive a response within 14 days from the embassy or consulate to which you have submitted the documents.

 

How Long Does It Take to Process a Montenegro Visa?

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The processing time of a Montenegro visa is 14 working days. However, the processing time depends on several factors, such as when you submit the application, if there are a lot of applicants applying at the same time, etc.

So depending on these conditions, the processing time can be extended to one month.

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Validity of a Montenegro Visa

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The validity of a Montenegro visa depends on your visa type. With a short-stay visa, you can stay in Montenegro for 90 days within 180 days. If you apply for a long-stay visa, you can stay in Montenegro for 365 days.

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Montenegro Visa Fees

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Depending on the type of visa you need to apply for or on your age, the Montenegro visa fees are as follows:

• €35 for a transit A visa.

• €35 for a transit B visa.

• €35 for a short-stay C visa.

• A long-stay visa fee depends on where you apply, so make sure you contact the embassy or consulate to which you plan to apply and ask them regarding the fee payment.

 

If Your Montenegro Visa Application Is Rejected

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Visas can be rejected for different reasons, such as:

• Your passport not being in good condition.

• Your passport not being valid.

• Your documents are incomplete.

• You have provided false information.

• You haven’t attended your visa appointment on time.

However, if your visa is rejected, you can:

• Re-apply one more time for the same Montenegro visa.  

• Appeal your rejection – write an appeal letter to the embassy that refused your visa.

 

Obtaining a Residence Permit for Montenegro

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A residence permit will enable you to stay longer than one year in Montenegro. However, depending on how long you plan to stay, you can apply for:

• A temporary residence permit. 

• A permanent residence permit. 

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Temporary Residence Permit

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If you plan on staying longer than six months in Montenegro, you can apply for a temporary residence permit. A temporary residence permit allows you to stay in Montenegro for a maximum of one year, and can be renewed/extended. The residence permit is issued for the same reasons as a long-stay visa (work, studies, family reunification, etc.). 

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Permanent Residence Permit

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A permanent residence permit is issued to a foreign citizen who has been living in Montenegro for five years with a temporary residence permit. The permanent residence permit is issued for five years and is extendable indefinitely. This permit is issued for the same reasons as a temporary residence permit. 

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How Can I Apply for Montenegro Citizenship?

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To apply for Montenegro citizenship by naturalization, you need to live in Montenegro for:

• Five years with a temporary residence permit.

• Five years with a permanent residence permit.

You are obligated to have a document proving that you have finished the language test of Montenegrin.

You have different other ways to apply for Montenegro citizenship, such as:

• If you have Montenegro origins (parents, grandparents).

• If you were born in Montenegro.

• By applying for a golden (investment) visa.

• By admittance.

• By international treaties and agreements.

 

Is Montenegro in Schengen?

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Montenegro is not a part of the Schengen Agreement. However, it is close to being part of the EU since it is on the waiting list. Even if it’s not a part of the Schengen Agreement, Montenegro has a similar visa policy to Schengen countries. In fact, if you have a residence permit issued by a Schenen country, you will also be allowed to enter Montenegro.