Montenegro
Italy
Italy visa for Montenegrin citizens
Entry requirement
Italy admits Montenegrin citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambpodgorica.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Montenegro
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 156 | 135 | 21 | 13.5% | 60.0% |
| 2024 | 216 | 195 | 21 | 9.7% | 69.7% |
| 2025 | 182 | 156 | 26 | 14.3% | 70.5% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Montenegro (Podgorica) received 182 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 156. The refusal rate was 14.3%. The refusal rate rose by 4.6 points from 9.7% in 2024. Applications fell by 16% compared with 2024 (216).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 9.1% of the applications lodged in Montenegro that year, from 3.4% at the consulates of Germany to 14.1% at those of Croatia. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 8th most applied-for Schengen state in Montenegro.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Montenegro, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Montenegro
ItalyMontenegro Visa-free, 90 days Montenegro visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 Montenegro to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Montenegrin citizens can stay in Italy
Montenegrin citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Montenegrin citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Montenegrin citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Montenegrin citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Montenegro
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Montenegro: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Montenegro and Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Montenegrin citizens need a visa for Italy?
Italy admits Montenegrin citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Montenegrin citizens stay in Italy?
Montenegrin citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Montenegro?
Italian citizens do not need a visa for Montenegro: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Montenegrin citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Montenegrin citizens can enter Italy without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.