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Montenegro visa for Iranian citizens

Visa required

Montenegro requires Iranian 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

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 Iranian citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

Measured from Tehran, Montenegrin embassies and consulates are closest in Tbilisi, Georgia (884 km), Ankara, Turkey (1,692 km) and Kyiv, Ukraine (2,346 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Iran is decided by Montenegro, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Iran

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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.

For a trip from Iran to Montenegro, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Iranian citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How Iranian citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for Iranian citizens

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

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Iran

Iran issues Montenegrin citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Iranian citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

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

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Iran?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Iran. The nearest Montenegrin consulate general is in Tbilisi, Georgia, 884 km from Tehran.

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 Iran?

Iran issues Montenegrin citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Iranian citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; Iranian 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.