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Montenegro visa for citizens of Botswana

Visa required

Montenegro requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Montenegro visa?

Short-stay visa (visa C) and visa-free entry for tourism and visits

Key facts

Maximum stay
Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Visa-free nationals listed in the decree: 90 days. Holders of a qualifying Schengen, US, UK or similar visa or permit: 30 days, never beyond its expiry.
Fee
€35
Processing time
Decision within 10 days of filing; up to 30 days if the case needs further review and up to 60 days if extra documents are requested.

Apply on Government of Montenegro - Visas

All visa types for Montenegro

For the tourist visa, Montenegro’s official sources give a standard fee of €35, and applications are made on gov.me. Processing time, as Montenegro states it: Decision within 10 days of filing; up to 30 days if the case needs further review and up to 60 days if extra documents are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa C: up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Visa-free nationals listed in the decree: 90 days. Holders of a qualifying Schengen, US, UK or similar visa or permit: 30 days, never beyond its expiry.

Where citizens of Botswana apply for a visa for Montenegro

Montenegro has no embassy or consulate in Botswana on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

Measured from Gaborone, Montenegrin embassies and consulates are closest in Valletta, Malta (6,839 km), Athens, Greece (6,968 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,214 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Botswana is decided by Montenegro, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Botswana

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Travel advice for Montenegro

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Botswana to Montenegro, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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).

Good to know

How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Montenegro

How long citizens of Botswana may stay in Montenegro is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Botswana apply

Montenegro has no embassy or career consulate in Botswana. Citizens of Botswana apply through a mission of Montenegro accredited to Botswana from abroad; the official visa portal of Montenegro names the right place.

Montenegro’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana

Kosovo admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia require citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Botswana

Botswana requires a visa from Montenegrin citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Montenegro?

Montenegro requires citizens of Botswana to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Botswana?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Botswana. The nearest Montenegrin consulate is in Valletta, Malta, 6,839 km from Gaborone.

How much does the Montenegro tourist visa cost?

Montenegro’s official sources give a standard fee of €35 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Decision within 10 days of filing; up to 30 days if the case needs further review and up to 60 days if extra documents are requested.

Do Montenegrin citizens need a visa for Botswana?

Botswana requires a visa from Montenegrin citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of Botswana enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; citizens of Botswana need a visa for Montenegro obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.