Published: 29.05.2026
According to the source, people arriving in Montenegro must register their place of residence within 24 hours; hotels generally handle this for guests, while property owners register themselves. Naturalization requires at least 8–10 years of residence, and citizenship applications are reviewed within approximately 6–12 months.
This matters from the first day of relocation: missing the residence-registration procedure could complicate evidence of lawful stay. For people planning to obtain a Montenegrin passport, naturalization is a long-term route requiring at least 8–10 years of residence before applying, followed by a review period of roughly 6–12 months. It primarily affects new arrivals, property owners and people planning long-term legalization. Short-term visitors are less affected, but anyone pursuing residence or citizenship should take this requirement seriously.