Montenegro digital nomad visa (2026)

Who can apply

• Work done electronically for an employer or your own company registered outside Montenegro
• General residence conditions: means of support, accommodation, health insurance, valid passport
• No criminal record or security concerns
• Lawful entry to Montenegro before applying (or a long-stay D visa where required)

Income requirement

You need to show at least No fixed amount; must show means of support. The law applies the general temporary-residence test of sufficient means of support; no official fixed monthly figure was found, and the EUR 1,350 figure seen on private sites could not be confirmed.

Documents you need

• Valid passport
• Employment contract or other proof of electronic work for a foreign company
• Proof that the company is registered abroad
• Proof of means of support
• Proof of accommodation and health insurance
• Criminal record certificate from the country of origin

How to apply, step by step

1. Enter Montenegro lawfully (visa-free or with a visa)
2. Gather and certify documents; translate them if needed
3. Apply to the Ministry of Interior office for your place of residence before your permitted stay ends
4. Give biometrics and collect the residence card after approval

Cost and processing time

The fee is not confirmed. Processing takes not confirmed. Budget extra for translations, certified copies and health insurance.

Tax

No official tax rule for digital nomads was confirmed in the sources checked. Tax residency usually starts after 183 days of presence; check with the Montenegrin tax administration.

Good to know

• Staying outside Montenegro for over 30 days can end temporary residence under the general rules
• After a maximum of 4 years you must wait 6 months before a new digital nomad permit

Visiting first?

100 passports can enter Montenegro visa-free for a short stay, a common way to try the country before applying. Check Montenegro visa requirements for your passport.

Official source

Government of Montenegro – Digital Nomads portal

Not yet confirmed on an official source: income requirement, fee, processing time, documents, tax, goodToKnow. Check these with the consulate before you apply.