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Montenegro passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Montenegro passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

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80Visa-free
40eVisa
34Visa on arrival
44Visa required

Montenegro passport at a glance

With a Montenegro passport you can enter 80 destinations visa-free and 34 with a visa on arrival, so 114 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 40 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 44 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Montenegro

Do Montenegro passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

DestinationEntry rule for Montenegro passports
United States of AmericaVisa required
United KingdomVisa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)Visa-free (90 days)
CanadaVisa required
AustraliaeVisa
JapanVisa required
ChinaVisa-free (30 days)
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free (90 days)
TurkeyVisa-free (90 days)
ThailandeVisa
IndiaeVisa
South AfricaVisa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Montenegro passport holders.

RegionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa5152014
Asia1513149
Europe42002
North America10247
Oceania1328
South America7104

Longest visa-free stays

Where Montenegro passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 80
eVisa 40
Visa on arrival 34
Visa required 44

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Montenegro passport holders visit without a visa?

Montenegro passport holders can visit 80 destinations visa-free, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Georgia and others. Adding the 34 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 114 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Montenegro passport holders?

34 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Montenegro passport holders, including Egypt, Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Tanzania and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Montenegro passport holders travel with an eVisa?

40 destinations let Montenegro passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Vietnam, Taiwan, Australia and others.

Do Montenegro passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Montenegro passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Montenegro passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Montenegro passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Montenegro passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Montenegro passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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