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Montenegro visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Visa required

Montenegro requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

The nearest Montenegrin missions to São Tomé are in Valletta, Malta (4,033 km from São Tomé), Athens, Greece (4,533 km) and Madrid, Spain (4,580 km). Montenegro sets which of its missions takes applications from São Tomé and Príncipe; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

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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 São Tomé and Príncipe 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Montenegro

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

How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply

Montenegro has no embassy or career consulate in São Tomé and Príncipe. Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply through a mission of Montenegro accredited to São Tomé and Príncipe from abroad; the official visa portal of Montenegro names the right place.

Montenegro’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe

Kosovo admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia require citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Montenegrin citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Montenegro?

Montenegro requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in São Tomé and Príncipe?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe. The nearest Montenegrin consulate is in Valletta, Malta, 4,033 km from São Tomé.

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 São Tomé and Príncipe?

São Tomé and Príncipe requires a visa from Montenegrin citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.