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Montenegro visa for South African citizens

Visa required

South African citizens need a visa for Montenegro, obtained before travel.

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 South African citizens apply for a visa for Montenegro

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

The nearest Montenegrin missions to Pretoria are in Valletta, Malta (7,004 km from Pretoria), Athens, Greece (7,101 km) and Ankara, Turkey (7,315 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of South Africa is decided by Montenegro, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Montenegrin citizens travelling to South Africa

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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.

South African 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long South African citizens can stay in Montenegro

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

How South African citizens apply

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

Montenegro’s neighbours for South African citizens

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

Montenegrin citizens travelling to South Africa

Montenegrin citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Montenegro.

Frequently asked questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

South African citizens need a visa for Montenegro, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Montenegro in South Africa?

No. Montenegro has no embassy in South Africa. The nearest Montenegrin consulate is in Valletta, Malta, 7,004 km from Pretoria.

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 South Africa?

Montenegrin citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Can South African citizens enter Montenegro visa-free?

No; South African 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.