Montenegro’s new visa requirement took effect on November 1, 2026. Citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey now need a visa to enter the country, ending arrangements that had let several of them stay for up to 30 days without one.
The change rests on a government decree adopted on July 23, 2026, and published in the Official Gazette on July 24, taking legal effect the following day. Visa-free arrangements for Belarus, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey had run through October 31, and China’s tour-group and public-affairs-passport arrangements also ended that day. Seasonal waivers granted by specific government decisions ended on October 1.
There is an important exception. Holders of valid Schengen, U.S., U.K. or Irish visas or residence permits can still enter for up to 30 days, subject to the validity limits in the rules. That carve-out matters for travelers who already hold a visa for another destination.
Applications will be handled through VFS Global. Centers already operate in Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, India, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Turkey and the United Arab Emirates, with centers expected in Saudi Arabia, Belarus and China. No launch date has been announced for an e-visa, so affected travelers should apply well ahead of planned trips.
Sources: Visas News
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