Published: 07.09.2026
According to the sources, citizens of Türkiye, Russia, China, Belarus and Saudi Arabia may need visas to enter Montenegro from 1 November 2026. The change is linked to aligning Montenegro’s visa policy with that of the EU.
If implemented, the rule would replace visa-free entry for citizens of the listed countries with a visa process, making short trips and repeated border crossings more difficult. The sources specifically highlight risks for Russian and Belarusian citizens who may need a visa to return after their residence permit expires or after leaving Montenegro. This primarily affects citizens of those countries without valid Montenegrin status, as well as people relying on visa-free entry and exit. Anyone considering relocation from an affected country should monitor the change, although the sources describe it as planned rather than already in force.