Montenegro Visa-free entry (90 days): Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
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+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
Visa-free: EUR 0 · Short-stay visa: €62
See official fee detailsMontenegro Visa-free entry (90 days) at a glance
- Government visa fee
- EUR 0
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- Immediate at border
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Visa required?
- Indians holding a VALID multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa, or a residence permit of a Schengen state, US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Japan or New Zealand
- Arrival card
- None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Do you need a visa to Montenegro?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians visa-free 30 days with valid US/UK/Schengen visa. can generally enter Montenegro without a visa. Indians holding a VALID multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa, or a residence permit of a Schengen state, US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Japan or New Zealand
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians visa-free 30 days with valid US/UK/Schengen visa. do not require a visa for Montenegro for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Montenegro) · Last verified 20 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Montenegro visa options
Verified from government sources · 20 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (90 days)
Official fee: EUR 0- Validity
- Duration of the qualifying visa/permit
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Time to verify
- At border
- Time to approval
- Immediate at border
- Processing time
- Immediate at border
- Where to apply
- Airport / border on arrival
Who needs it: Indians holding a VALID multiple-entry Schengen, US, UK or Ireland visa, or a residence permit of a Schengen state, US, UK, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Japan or New Zealand
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians visa-free 30 days with valid US/UK/Schengen visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay
- Valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK/Ireland visa OR qualifying residence permit
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation and funds
Arrival card: None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Extra charges: None for entry (must register with police/accommodation within 24h)
Not in Schengen — days here do not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Montenegro · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short-stay visa (Type C) / qualifying-visa entry
Official fee: €62 (approx.)- Validity
- Single/multiple, up to 1 yr
- Max stay
- 90 days in 180
- Processing time
- 10–15 working days
- Where to apply
- Montenegrin embassy/consulate covering your residence (no mission in Singapore — via Beijing/Jakarta or representing state)
Who needs it: India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria and other non-exempt nationals — BUT visa-free up to 90 days (some 30) if holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa/residence (used at least once); otherwise consular/e-visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Visa application form
- Travel insurance
- Employment / income proof
- Qualifying Schengen/US/UK visa (if using that route)
Arrival card: None
A used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa usually replaces the need for a national visa.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Montenegro · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Montenegro Short-Stay (Type C) Tourist Visa
- Validity
- Up to 90 days; single or multiple entry as issued
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- 10-30 working days reported
- Processing time
- 10-30 working days reported
- Where to apply
- VFS Global / Montenegrin embassy (offline)
Who needs it: Indian passport holders without a qualifying Schengen/US/UK visa
Required documents
- Passport valid at least 3 months beyond intended stay
- Completed visa application form
- Passport photographs
- Confirmed return/onward tickets
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking/invitation)
- Travel medical insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Cover letter / employment proof
Extra charges: VFS Global service fee; courier; travel insurance (approx INR 3,700-4,000 all-in reported)
Source: Official government source · verified 20 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Who can apply
Montenegro visa requirements by nationality
Top 30 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇮🇳India | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇺Australia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇺🇸United States | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇫🇷France | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇦🇪UAE | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | Visa-free (up to 90 days) | 90 days | No visa needed |
| 🇷🇺Russia | Visa-free (up to 30 days) | 30 days | No visa needed |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇬Nigeria | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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