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Montenegro visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

Montenegro requires Malawian 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 Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

The nearest Montenegrin missions to Lilongwe are in Athens, Greece (5,870 km from Lilongwe), Valletta, Malta (5,906 km) and Ankara, Turkey (5,990 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Malawi is decided by Montenegro, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Malawi

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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.

Malawian 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 Malawian citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How Malawian citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

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

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Malawi

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

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

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Malawi?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest Montenegrin embassy is in Athens, Greece, 5,870 km from Lilongwe.

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 Malawi?

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

Can Malawian citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; Malawian 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.