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Montenegro visa for Rwandan citizens

Visa required

Rwandan citizens need a visa for Montenegro, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 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 Rwandan citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

Measured from Kigali, Montenegrin embassies and consulates are closest in Athens, Greece (4,487 km), Valletta, Malta (4,509 km) and Ankara, Turkey (4,662 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Rwanda is decided by Montenegro, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Rwanda

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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.

Rwandan 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Rwandan citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How Rwandan citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens

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

Montenegrin citizens travelling to Rwanda

Montenegrin citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

Rwandan citizens need a visa for Montenegro, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in Rwanda?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in Rwanda. The nearest Montenegrin embassy is in Athens, Greece, 4,487 km from Kigali.

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 Rwanda?

Montenegrin citizens can get a visa on arrival in Rwanda, valid for stays of up to 30 days.

Can Rwandan citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; Rwandan citizens need a visa for Montenegro obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.