Montenegro
United States
United States visa for Montenegrin citizens
Entry requirement
The United States requires Montenegrin citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at me.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
For the tourist visa, the United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Montenegro
- Embassy of the United States in Podgorica
Džona Džeksona 2, 81000 Podgorica
The United States has 1 mission in Montenegro, with its embassy in Podgorica.
US visas issued to citizens of Montenegro
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,656 | 3,313 |
| Student (F, M) | 143 | 130 |
| Exchange (J) | 883 | 620 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 94 | 99 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 1,828 | 1,602 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 227 | 183 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 18 | 8 |
| Total | 6,849 | 5,955 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 36.5% | 33.4% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 5,955 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Montenegro, the 105th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 56%, transit and crew visas 27% and exchange visitor visas 10%. That is 13% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (6,849).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Montenegro received 2,155, 17% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 33.4% for citizens of Montenegro in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 36.5%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Montenegro anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Montenegro.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Montenegro
United StatesMontenegro Visa-free, 90 days Montenegro visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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 the United States, it helps to know the official travel advice: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Montenegrin citizens can stay in the United States
How long Montenegrin citizens may stay in the United States is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Montenegrin citizens apply
In Montenegro, applications go to the US embassy in Podgorica, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Montenegrin citizens
Cuba admits Montenegrin citizens visa-free. Canada and Mexico require Montenegrin citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Montenegro
Montenegro admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Montenegrin citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Montenegrin citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the US embassy in Montenegro?
The US embassy in Montenegro is in Podgorica.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Montenegro?
Montenegro admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Montenegrin citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Montenegrin citizens need a visa for the United States 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.