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Montenegro visa for Eritrean citizens

Visa required

Montenegro requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

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 Eritrean citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

The nearest Montenegrin missions to Asmara are in Ankara, Turkey (2,793 km from Asmara), Athens, Greece (2,926 km) and Tbilisi, Georgia (2,985 km). Montenegro sets which of its missions takes applications from Eritrea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Eritrea

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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.

Eritrean citizens planning a trip to Montenegro can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Eritrean citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How Eritrean citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for Eritrean citizens

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

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Eritrea

Eritrea requires Montenegrin citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Eritrea and Montenegro.

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

Montenegro requires Eritrean citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Eritrea?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Eritrea. The nearest Montenegrin embassy is in Ankara, Turkey, 2,793 km from Asmara.

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 Eritrea?

Eritrea requires Montenegrin citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Eritrean citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; Eritrean 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.