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Do Indian passport holders need a visa for Montenegro?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. Indian passport holders need a visa for Montenegro, arranged before travel.

Exception: visa-free with a valid Schengen, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, New Zealand, Irish, US or UK visa (single-entry and unused visas count); not beyond the visa's expiry; stay: 30 days, not beyond the visa's expiry. More exceptions below.

Državljani država koje nijesu navedene u čl. 1, 1a, 2 i 3 ove uredbe ili sa kojima nije zaključen međunarodni ugovor o ulasku, prelasku preko teritorije ili boravku na teritoriji Crne Gore mogu ulaziti, prelaziti preko teritorije i boraviti u Crnoj Gori na osnovu važeće strane putne isprave u koju je unesena viza.In English: Nationals of states not listed in Articles 1, 1a, 2 and 3 of this Decree, or with which no international agreement on entry, transit or stay in Montenegro has been concluded, may enter, transit and stay in Montenegro with a valid foreign travel document containing a visa.Government of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Government of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign AffairsReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do Indians need a visa?
  4. Apply from India
  5. Apply from the UAE
  6. Fee
  7. Processing time
  8. Documents
  9. If you live in the UAE
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccessVisa requiredException: visa-free with a valid Schengen, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, New Zealand, Irish, US or UK visa (single-entry and unused visas count); not beyond the visa's expiry; stay: 30 days, not beyond the visa's expiryException: visa-free with a residence permit of a Schengen state, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the US or the UK, or an APEC Business Travel Card; not beyond its expiry; stay: 30 days, not beyond the permit's or card's expiry
StayNot stated by the official source
Validity and entriesNot stated by the official source
Official feeNot stated by the official sources we read
Official processingNot stated by the official sources we read
Where to applyMontenegro has no resident embassy in India; visa applications are submitted at VFS centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Cochin.2

Do Indians need a visa for Montenegro?

India is not on the exemption lists, and the Government of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs says that all other nationals need a visa before they travel.

“Državljani država koje nijesu navedene u čl. 1, 1a, 2 i 3 ove uredbe ili sa kojima nije zaključen međunarodni ugovor o ulasku, prelasku preko teritorije ili boravku na teritoriji Crne Gore mogu ulaziti, prelaziti preko teritorije i boraviti u Crnoj Gori na osnovu važeće strane putne isprave u koju je unesena viza.”

In English: “Nationals of states not listed in Articles 1, 1a, 2 and 3 of this Decree, or with which no international agreement on entry, transit or stay in Montenegro has been concluded, may enter, transit and stay in Montenegro with a valid foreign travel document containing a visa.”

Government of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • With conditions · 30 days, not beyond the visa's expiry visa-free with a valid Schengen, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, New Zealand, Irish, US or UK visa (single-entry and unused visas count); not beyond the visa's expiry; stay: 30 days, not beyond the visa's expiry.

    Imaoci važećih stranih putnih isprava sa važećom Šengen vizom, važećom vizom Državne zajednice Australije, Japana, Kanade, Novog Zelanda, Republike Irske, Sjedinjenih Američkih Država i Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva Velike Britanije i Sjeverne Irske mogu ulaziti, prelaziti preko teritorije i boraviti u Crnoj Gori do 30 danaIn English: Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa of Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom may enter, transit and stay in Montenegro for up to 30 daysGovernment of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs · checked

  • With conditions · 30 days, not beyond the permit's or card's expiry visa-free with a residence permit of a Schengen state, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the US or the UK, or an APEC Business Travel Card; not beyond its expiry; stay: 30 days, not beyond the permit's or card's expiry.

    Imaoci važećih stranih putnih isprava koji posjeduju dozvolu boravka u državama Šengen zone, Državnoj zajednici Australiji, Japanu, Kanadi, Novom Zelandu, Republici Irskoj, Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama i Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu Velike Britanije i Sjeverne Irske ili su imaoci poslovnih putnih kartica koje izdaju države članice Azijsko-pacifičke ekonomske saradnje (APEC)In English: Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a residence permit of a Schengen state, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom, or holders of APEC Business Travel Cards (may stay up to 30 days)Government of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs · checked

  • Indians holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa, or a residence permit of those countries, can enter Montenegro without a visa for up to 30 days, but not beyond the visa's expiry.

    Holders of travel documents with a valid Schengen visa, a valid visa from the United States, the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland, as well as residence permits from those countries, may enter and stay in, or transit through, the territory of Montenegro for up to 30 days, but no longer than the expiration of their visa if the validity period is shorter than 30 days.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro · checked

  • The Decree on Visa Regime also accepts valid visas and residence permits of Australia, Japan, Canada and New Zealand, and APEC Business Travel Cards, on the same 30-day terms.

    Imaoci važećih stranih putnih isprava sa važećom Šengen vizom, važećom vizom Državne zajednice Australije, Japana, Kanade, Novog Zelanda, Republike Irske, Sjedinjenih Američkih Država i Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva Velike Britanije i Sjeverne Irske mogu ulaziti, prelaziti preko teritorije i boraviti u Crnoj Gori do 30 dana, a najduže do isteka vize, ako je vrijeme važenja te vize kraće od 30 dana. Imaoci važećih stranih putnih isprava koji posjeduju dozvolu boravka u državama Šengen zone, Državnoj zajednici Australiji, Japanu, Kanadi, Novom Zelandu, Republici Irskoj, Sjedinjenim Američkim Državama i Ujedinjenom Kraljevstvu Velike Britanije i Sjeverne Irske ili su imaoci poslovnih putnih kartica koje izdaju države članice Azijsko-pacifičke ekonomske saradnje (APEC) mogu ulaziti, prelaziti preko teritorije i boraviti u Crnoj Gori do 30 danaIn English: Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a valid Schengen visa or a valid visa of Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom may enter, transit through and stay in Montenegro for up to 30 days, at most until the visa expires if it is valid for less than 30 days. Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a residence permit of a Schengen state, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom, or holders of APEC Business Travel Cards, may enter, transit through and stay in Montenegro for up to 30 daysGovernment of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs · checked

How to apply from India

  1. Montenegro has no resident embassy in India; visa applications are submitted at VFS centres in New Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Cochin.

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro · checked

How to apply from the UAE

Indian citizens who live in the UAE:

  • Indians living in the UAE can apply at the Embassy of Montenegro in Abu Dhabi or at the VFS Global centres in Abu Dhabi (The Mall World Trade Centre) and Dubai (Wafi Mall).

    Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro · checked

  • Montenegrin visa applications can be filed through VFS Global centres, including in the UAE (MFA, 27 July 2026).

    Government of Montenegro · checked

Fee

Not stated by the official sources we read.

Processing time

The official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

If you live in the UAE

UAE residence does not change the rule. Conditional Visa required unless holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit (the Decree on the Visa Regime also lists Australian, Japanese, Canadian and New Zealand visas and permits, and APEC cards): then up to 30 days, not beyond the visa or permit's expiry. UAE residence does not count. Visas: Embassy in Abu Dhabi or VFS Global in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. See Montenegro visa for UAE residents.

If you need a visa, see How to apply from the UAE.

What changed

  1. Since July 2026 Montenegrin visa applications no longer have to be filed only at Montenegro's embassies and consulates: VFS centres in India and the UAE, among others, now accept them, and an e-Visa system is planned (no date given). Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro · checked
  2. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Montenegro visa-free for Indians now?

No. Indians need a visa before they travel. The exception: visa-free with a valid Schengen, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, New Zealand, Irish, US or UK visa (single-entry and unused visas count); not beyond the visa's expiry; stay: 30 days, not beyond the visa's expiry.

How much does a Montenegro visa cost in India?

The official sources we read state no fee.

Can I get a Montenegro visa in 7 days?

The official sources we read state no processing time.

Can I enter Montenegro with a UAE residence visa?

UAE residence does not change the rule. Conditional for Indian passport holders who live in the UAE: Visa required unless holding a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or residence permit (the Decree on the Visa Regime also lists Australian, Japanese, Canadian and New Zealand visas and permits, and APEC cards): then up to 30 days, not beyond the visa or permit's expiry. UAE residence does not count. Visas: Embassy in Abu Dhabi or VFS Global in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Government of Montenegro (Decree on Visa Regime), published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: entry rule and entry conditionsgov.me · checked
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro: entry conditions and how to applygov.me · checked
  3. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro: applying from the UAEgov.me · checked
  4. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro: changes and applying from the UAEgov.me · checked
  5. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro: documentsgov.me · checked
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