Published: 29.05.2026
The source states that foreigners may apply for residence in Montenegro on the basis of property ownership, without a specified minimum property value. Such residence allows the holder to live in the country, but does not by itself authorize employment unless work is covered by the residence basis.
For relocating investors, this preserves a relatively direct route to temporary residence through property ownership. However, a property-based residence permit should not automatically be treated as a work authorization: employment requires a residence basis that covers work. This distinction is especially important for people who want to both live and work in Montenegro, as well as families viewing property purchase as a legalization route. Property buyers should compare the residence basis with their planned source of income before relying on it.