Europe
Montenegro
- Capital
- Podgorica
- Population
- 623,129
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Calling code
- +382
- Languages
- Serbian, Hungarian, Bosnian
- 27missions
- 24embassies
- 2consulates
- 1honorary consulate
Montenegro
Embassies and consulates in Montenegro
embassies in Podgorica
Montenegro hosts 27 foreign missions from 25 countries: 24 embassies, 2 consulates and 1 honorary consulate. All 24 embassies are in the capital, Podgorica. Consulates are also found in Herceg Novi, Budva and Bar.
Map
All missions in Montenegro
Other cities in Montenegro
- 24
- 1
- 1
- 1
Outside Podgorica, missions are found in Herceg Novi (1), Budva (1) and Bar (1); most of them are consulates general, consulates and honorary consulates.
By country
-
Albania 1 embassy1 -
Azerbaijan 1 embassy1 -
Bosnia and Herzegovina 1 embassy1 -
Bulgaria 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Croatia 1 embassy1 -
Czech Republic 1 embassy1 -
Finland 1 honorary consulate1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Greece 1 embassy1 -
Hungary 1 embassy1 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Kosovo 1 embassy1 -
North Macedonia 1 embassy1 -
Poland 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Serbia 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Slovakia 1 embassy1 -
Slovenia 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
Ukraine 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1
Show all 25
-
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Montenegro
Montenegro visa guide · 10 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 101 can enter visa-free and 97 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Montenegro.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Montenegro
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,142 | 3,705 | 311 | 7.7% | 48.3% |
| 2024 (part of the year) | 4,790 | 4,280 | 444 | 9.4% | 56.5% |
| 2025 | 4,674 | 4,220 | 427 | 9.1% | 57.4% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | 1,667 | 1,480 | 12.2% |
| Croatia | 868 | 728 | 14.1% |
| Germany | 554 | 526 | 3.4% |
| Greece | 495 | 487 | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | 337 | 310 | 3.1% |
| Romania | 310 | 282 | 9.0% |
| Poland | 261 | 251 | 3.8% |
| Italy | 182 | 156 | 14.3% |
Schengen consulates in Montenegro received 4,674 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 4,220 visas. 9.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). In 2024 the rate was much the same, 9.4%. The number of applications was almost unchanged (4,790 in 2024).
Most applications went to Slovenia (1,667), Croatia (868), Germany (554) and Greece (495).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Germany’s (3.4%) and the highest Croatia’s (14.1%).
Bulgaria and Romania began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so their 2024 figures cover part of the year. The numbers include every nationality applying in Montenegro.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Montenegro
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,656 | 3,313 |
| Student (F, M) | 143 | 130 |
| Exchange (J) | 883 | 620 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 94 | 99 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,828 | 1,602 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 227 | 183 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 18 | 8 |
| Total | 6,849 | 5,955 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 36.5% | 33.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 5,955 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Montenegro, the 105th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 56%, transit and crew visas 27% and exchange visitor visas 10%. That is 13% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (6,849).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Montenegro received 2,155, 17% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 33.4% for citizens of Montenegro in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 36.5%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Montenegro’s own missions abroad
Montenegro’s embassies abroad (39)
In the other direction, Montenegro runs 39 missions in 26 countries. Its largest networks are in Turkey (5), Germany (4), Italy (3), Belgium (2) and Poland (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Montenegro
-
New Year's Day
-
New Year's Day
-
Labour Day
-
Labour Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 24 embassies are in the capital, Podgorica. The largest foreign networks in Montenegro are those of Serbia (2) and Ukraine (2).
Travel advice for Montenegro
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Montenegro: the US State Department rates Montenegro at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 26 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Montenegro (updated 13 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Montenegro (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Montenegro?
Serbia, with 2 missions, followed by Ukraine (2).
Do I need a visa for Montenegro?
Of 198 passports, 101 can enter visa-free and 97 need a visa from an embassy or consulate for Montenegro; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Montenegro closed?
On Montenegro’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is New Year's Day (Nova godina) on Friday 1 January 2027.