BreakingPublished July 27, 2026 at 07:40 AM

Montenegro ends visa-free travel. Three months left.

From 1 November 2026, citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye need a visa to enter Montenegro. Until 31 October the current visa-free entry still applies.

updated Aug 1, 2026
45days left

last day of the current rules: October 31, 2026

new rules from November 1, 2026

At a glance

New rule from
1 November 2026 — entries on or after this date
Who is affected
Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Türkiye
Until 31 October
The current visa-free entry still applies — 30 days for most, 90 for Saudi Arabia
How to apply
At a Montenegrin mission or a VFS Global centre. There is no e-Visa system yet.

What changes

PassportUntil Oct 31, 2026From Nov 1, 2026
Russiavisa-free · 30 daysvisa required
Belarusvisa-free · 30 daysvisa required
Türkiyevisa-free · 30 daysvisa required
Saudi Arabiavisa-free · 90 daysvisa required
Chinavisa requiredvisa required

The announcement

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🇲🇪 BREAKING: Montenegro ends visa-free travel. Three months left. From 1 November 2026, citizens of 🇷🇺 Russia, 🇧🇾 Belarus, 🇨🇳 China, 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia and 🇹🇷 Turkey will need a visa. Until 31 October, the current 30-day visa-free entry still applies.

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