Montenegro digital nomad visa: requirements
Montenegro's Temporary residence permit for a digital nomad has no income amount stated on the official pages we read. It is granted for 24 months, and it can be renewed.
The official pages we read do not state the fee. We show these as "Not stated" rather than estimate them.
What the official pages state
| Fact | What the official page states | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum income | Not stated Page says only 'financial means of support', no amount. | — |
| Who can apply | Employee of a company abroad; Self-employed, own business serving clients abroad employed/works electronically for foreign company or own company not registered in Montenegro Official wordingAfter a foreigner, employed or works electronically for a foreign company or his own company not registered in Montenegro, enters Montenegro following the law, they may apply for a temporary residence permit for a digital nomad. | digitalnomads.gov.me read 2026-10-02 |
| Stay granted | 24 months up to two years Official wordingA digital nomad's residence permit is issued with a validity period of up to two years and can be extended for a maximum of two more years. | digitalnomads.gov.me read 2026-10-02 |
| Renewable | Yes extendable for max two more years; new permit possible 6 months after expiry Official wordingcan be extended for a maximum of two more years. A new one can be issued six months after its temporary residence permit expires. | digitalnomads.gov.me read 2026-10-02 |
| Official fee | Not stated | — |
| Processing time | up to 40 days Stated as 'within 40 days' of the application's submission; no minimum stated. Official wordingwithin 40 days from the proper application 's submission date. | digitalnomads.gov.me read 2026-10-02 |
| Family can join | Yes spouses, minor children, children of a spouse and adopted children up to 18 via family reunification Official wordingA digital nomad granted a temporary stay in Montenegro can be joined by close family members for family reunification. | digitalnomads.gov.me read 2026-10-02 |
| Where to apply | In the country, after arrival submitted personally at Ministry of Internal Affairs after lawful entry Official wordingThe request is submitted personally to the Ministry in the place of residence on the prescribed form | digitalnomads.gov.me read 2026-10-02 |
| Documents | Full document checklist and step-by-step plan are in the printable guide. See the guide | — |