UAE residents · Country guide
Montenegro visa for UAE residents
In brief
No, UAE residence does not change the rule for Montenegro: your passport decides.
Indian passportConditionalVisa 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.
Pakistani passportConditionalVisa 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.
Filipino passportConditionalVisa 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.
Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Government of MontenegroReport a change
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ContentsIn brief
Montenegro rules for UAE residents, by passport
| Passport | With UAE residence | Conditions | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian | ConditionalUp to 30 days2 | 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. | Government of MontenegroGovernment of Montenegro |
| Pakistani | ConditionalUp to 30 days2 | 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. | Government of MontenegroGovernment of Montenegro |
| Filipino | ConditionalUp to 30 days2 | 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. | Government of MontenegroGovernment of Montenegro |
Who qualifies through UAE residence
UAE residence alone doesn't open a route into Montenegro: the rules below depend on your passport, or on a visa or residence permit of another country.
Holders of a valid Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa, or a residence permit of those countries, can stay up to 30 days, 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.
Government of Montenegro · checkedThe Decree on the Visa Regime also accepts valid visas and residence permits of Australia, Japan, Canada and New Zealand, and APEC Business Travel Cards.
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)
In English: Holders of valid foreign travel documents with a valid Schengen visa, 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 days, but no longer than the visa's expiry if it is valid for less than 30 days. … Holders of valid foreign travel documents who hold a residence permit of a Schengen state, Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, the United States or the United Kingdom, or an APEC business travel cardGovernment of Montenegro · checked
How to apply from the UAE
UAE residents who need a visa can apply at the Embassy of Montenegro in Abu Dhabi or at the VFS Global centres in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
Government of Montenegro · checkedMontenegrin visa applications can be filed through VFS Global centres, including in the UAE (MFA, 27 July 2026).
Government of Montenegro · checked
Fees
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Processing time
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Documents for UAE residents
Not stated by the official sources we read, beyond a valid passport and your UAE residence visa.
Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports
Indian passport
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.
Without UAE residence: Indian passport → Montenegro.
Pakistani passport
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.
Every destination for this passport: Pakistan passport.
Filipino passport
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.
Every destination for this passport: Philippines passport.
FAQ
Can I go to Montenegro with an UAE residence visa?
Not on residence alone: UAE residence does not change the rule. Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports: conditional; the table above gives the conditions.
Can UAE residents get a visa on arrival?
Not on the official pages we read. Indian, Pakistani and Filipino passports: conditional.
How much is the Montenegro visa fee for UAE residents?
Not stated by the official sources we read.
How long is the waiting time from Dubai?
Not stated by the official sources we read.
Sources
Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.
- Government of Montenegro (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): rules for UAE residents and applying from the UAE
- Government of Montenegro (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): rules for UAE residents and length of stay
- Government of Montenegro (Ministry of Foreign Affairs): applying from the UAE
More destinations: visa-free countries for UAE residents · Montenegro entry rules by nationality · all guides for UAE residents.