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Montenegro visa for Burundian citizens

Visa required

Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Montenegro.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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

Montenegro’s tourist visa costs €35 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is 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 Burundian citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

Measured from Gitega, Montenegrin embassies and consulates are closest in Athens, Greece (4,648 km), Valletta, Malta (4,659 km) and Ankara, Turkey (4,827 km). Montenegro sets which of its missions takes applications from Burundi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Burundi

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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 Burundi 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Burundian citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How Burundian citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for Burundian citizens

Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Kosovo require Burundian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Burundi

Montenegrin citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Burundian citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

Burundian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Montenegro.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Burundi?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Burundi. The nearest Montenegrin embassy is in Athens, Greece, 4,648 km from Gitega.

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 Burundi?

Montenegrin citizens receive their visa for Burundi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Burundian citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.