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Montenegro visa for Ethiopian citizens

Visa required

Ethiopian 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

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 Ethiopian citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

The nearest Montenegrin missions to Addis Ababa are in Ankara, Turkey (3,482 km from Addis Ababa), Athens, Greece (3,553 km) and Tbilisi, Georgia (3,682 km). Montenegro sets which of its missions takes applications from Ethiopia; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Ethiopia

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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.

Ethiopian 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 Ethiopian citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How Ethiopian citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens

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

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Ethiopia

Montenegrin citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

Ethiopian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Montenegro.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Ethiopia?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Ethiopia. The nearest Montenegrin embassy is in Ankara, Turkey, 3,482 km from Addis Ababa.

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 Ethiopia?

Montenegrin citizens receive their visa for Ethiopia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Can Ethiopian citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; Ethiopian 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.