- No visa required for U.S. citizens with U.S. passports for stays up to 90 days.
- “90 days” means a total of 90 days within a 180-day period from the date of entry.
- Register your stay with local municipalities:
- Hotels automatically register your stay.
- If not staying at a hotel, visit the local tourism office to register and pay tourist taxes.
- Register in each municipality if staying for more than 24 hours.
- Failure to register may result in fines, imprisonment, deportation, and travel difficulties.
- For longer stays:
- Apply for a temporary residence permit at least one month before the 90-day period ends.
- U.S. documents for the application process require an Apostille.
- U.S. Embassy in Montenegro cannot provide Apostille services.
- Currency and customs restrictions:
- Declare currency over 10,000 euros upon entry or exit.
- Declare luxury goods, jewelry, paintings, and computer equipment to avoid customs charges.
- Currency declaration forms are available at entry ports.
- Non-compliance may lead to fund/goods confiscation and legal consequences.
- No known HIV/AIDS entry restrictions for visitors or foreign residents.
For more information, visit the Montenegrin Ministry of Interior’s website and contact the Embassy of Montenegro in Washington, D.C.
Updated: 15 June 2023