Planning a move to Montenegro. Where to begin.

Where the visa stands

Official guidance needs review before we describe any available visa option for this destination.

Start with your work plans

Montenegro has a digital nomad temporary residence permit for people working electronically for companies not registered in Montenegro. The permit is issued for up to two years, can be renewed once for another two years, and requires proof of money to support yourself, accommodation, health insurance, and no serious criminal record. The official rulebook requires income of at least three Montenegrin minimum wages, but published euro figures conflict and sources disagree on whether the program runs through end-2025 or end-2026 — confirm both the current figure and program status before applying.

Describe who pays you, where your employer or clients are based and what you would do while living abroad. Use those details when checking the official route. Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Employer approval and immigration permission are separate questions.

Take the first application step

Use the immigration authority or embassy serving your place of residence. Use the country chat room to ask other members about their experiences; verify legal requirements with the authority.

Eligibility depends on nationality, work arrangements, length of stay, and the conditions of the specific permission. This directory also includes separately administered destinations.

Keep two money questions separate

The visa income test concerns the evidence required for an application. A living budget concerns your housing, healthcare, transport and daily spending. Compare both before committing to a move.

This destination’s visa availability has not been verified. Confirm the route with the relevant government authority.

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