Residence Permit in Montenegro

Residence permit in Montenegro is one of the fastest and most convenient solutions for those wishing to move to live in Montenegro or conduct any financial activity in the country. There are several options for obtaining a Montenegrin residence permit, both investment options, such as buying a property, and there are several solutions that do not require any financial investment.

fast process

Fast submission and review process

no investments

There are options without the need to invest

EU candidate

Montenegro is planned to join the EU in 2026-2027

A Brief Introduction to Montenegro

Following the division of the Roman Empire some 1600 years ago, Montenegro has been a cultural and geographical gateway between East and West. Long considered the pearl of the Balkans, Montenegro’s coastline crams in some of Europe’s most spectacular seaside scenery. Mountains rise into the azure sky from clear waters that sparkle like diamonds in the dazzling sunlight. Ancient stone-wrought towns dot the mountainous landscape slope down, dipping gently into the water. In the summer, the air is suffused with the scent of fragrant herbs, conifers and flowers.

Montenegro’s natural beauty and rich culture are not the only reasons why the nation is attracting a growing interest for investment and development. The country’s move towards political independence, strategic geographical position, as well as its pending accession to the European Union have also influenced Montenegro to become central to some of the most important industries in the world. These combination of factors has resulted in one of the fastest growing economies in the Balkans, with Montenegro quickly becoming a key destination for investors seeking mobility and an increased quality of life.

Advantages of residency

Return on investment

Investments in real estate or business can be returned

No language requirements

No Language requirements and tests to pass

Residency for 1 year

Residence in Montenegro is issued for 1 year and can be extended an unlimited number of times. After 5 years, it is possible to apply for permanent residence and after 5 years of receiving permanent residence, apply for Montenegrin citizenship

Family members

Possibility to include spouse and children under 18 in the application

Fast process

Fast process of submission and review of documents

Convenient and easy air links to the whole world

Short route to the USA

Business opportunities

Opportunity to conduct financial and business activity in Montenegro

Leads to citizenship

Leads to obtaining citizenship upon meeting a certain number of requirements

Residency options

Establishment of a company

A residence permit is issued on the basis of company registration, with the opening of a company bank account and obtaining all necessary permits and licenses. If this option is chosen, there are no minimum requirements for staying in the country.

Acquisition of property

Purchase of real estate in Montenegro worth at least EUR 150,000. When choosing this option to maintain and extend your residence permit, you can be absent from the country for no more than 30 days per year.

The procedure for obtaining residency

Select your preferred investment

From the available options

Our expert team is available to consult with you regarding your goals and risk appetite to suggest the optimum investment option for your situation.

Submit application

Our experts prepare and submit your documents

Our expert processing team completes immigration forms for the main applicant and any dependent family members, and will submit these along with all supporting documents.

Make your selected investment

Upon approval

Once your application has been approved you will be required to pay all government fees and make the relevant investment under your chosen option.

All done!

Receive your residency card.

Our clients' stories

Real Estate Investment in Europe

We would like to express our deepest gratitude on behalf of our entire family. When applying for Montenegrin citizenship through your service, we could hardly believe we would manage to complete everything correctly and on time. Your professionalism and organization helped us gather a huge set of documents in just a few days, even though our paperwork was scattered across three different countries.

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EU residency based on property ownership

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Ability to Travel Freely to EU Countries for Russian Citizens

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Second Citizenship

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Citizenship for travel

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Freedom of movement

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Immigration with Citizenship Acquisition

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Residence permit for retirees

Obtaining a European residence permit as a retiree in Bulgaria was an unexpected suggestion from Beyond—I didn’t even know it was possible. I decided to take the risk, and I have no regrets.

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Free travel across Europe

Very beautiful passports, and as my mom said: blue suits us very well!

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124 countries visa-free for Montenegro citizens

Montenegro citizens enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival travel to more than 120 countries, including the Schengen Area, Russia, and Turkey, facilitating smooth global movement.
*Visa on arrival
**eTA

A
  • Albania
  • Andorra
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Aruba
  • Austria
B
  • Bangladesh *
  • Belarus
  • Belgium
  • Bolivia *
  • Bonaire; St. Eustatius and Saba
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina
  • Brazil
  • Bulgaria
C
  • Cambodia *
  • Cape Verde Islands *
  • Chile
  • Colombia
  • Comores Islands *
  • Cook Islands
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cuba
  • Curacao
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
D
  • Denmark
  • Dominica
E
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt *
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini (Swaziland)
F
  • Faroe Islands
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana
  • French Polynesia
  • French West Indies
G
  • Gambia
  • Georgia
  • Germany
  • Greece
  • Guinea-Bissau *
  • Greenland
H
  • Haiti
  • Hungary
  • Hong Kong (SAR China)
I
  • Iceland
  • Iran *
  • Israel
  • Italy
J
  • Jamaica *
  • Jordan *
K
  • Kenya *
  • Kosovo
  • Kyrgyzstan *
L
  • Laos *
  • Latvia
  • Lebanon *
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
M
  • Madagascar *
  • Malawi *
  • Maldives *
  • Malta
  • Mauritania *
  • Mauritius *
  • Micronesia
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mozambique *
  • Macao (SAR China)
  • Mayotte
N
  • Nepal *
  • Netherlands
  • Nicaragua *
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • New Caledonia
  • Niue
P
  • Panama
  • Peru
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Palau Islands *
  • Palestinian Territory
Q
  • Qatar *
R
  • Romania
  • Rwanda *
  • Reunion
  • Russian Federation
S
  • Samoa *
  • San Marino
  • Saudi Arabia *
  • Senegal *
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles *
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Somalia *
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka **
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • South Korea
  • St. Lucia
  • St. Maarten
  • St. Vincent and the Grenadines
T
  • Tanzania *
  • Timor-Leste *
  • Togo *
  • Trinidad and Tobago
  • Tunisia
  • Turkey
  • Tuvalu *
U
  • Uganda *
  • Ukraine
  • United Arab Emirates
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan
V
  • Vatican City
Z
  • Zambia

Frequently Asked Questions

The target year for Montenegro’s accession to the European Union is set for 2026-2027, making this an ideal time to invest in the program.

No, but maintaining your investment is a condition for maintaining your residence permit. If you sell real estate, for example, your residence permit will not be extended.

Most applications are processed within 6 months.

You will be required to travel to Montenegro once your application has been approved in order to attend a biometrics scan and to get your residency card

Yes, family members including your spouse and children can apply together with you as dependents.

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