Montenegro extends visa-free entry for Turks
Montenegro has extended visa-free entry for Turkish citizens until Oct. 31 while announcing that nationals of Russia and Belarus will be required to obtain visas from November as the country continues aligning its visa policy with European Union standards.
Under the new measures, visa-free access for citizens of Türkiye, China and Saudi Arabia will remain in force through the end of October, according to a government decision reported by local media.
Stay limited to 30 days
Eligible travelers from the affected countries will be allowed to stay in Montenegro without a visa for up to 30 days, provided they are travelling as part of organized tourist groups or hold diplomatic or official passports and can present onward or return travel arrangements.
Montenegro reduced the visa-free stay for Turkish citizens from 90 days to 30 days late last year following security-related incidents in the capital, Podgorica.
EU alignment continues
The latest measures form part of Montenegro's efforts to harmonize its visa regime with European Union standards under Chapter 24 of its accession negotiations, covering justice, freedom and security.
The government aims to complete full alignment of its visa policy with EU requirements by the end of next year as part of its broader reform agenda.
As Montenegro advances toward EU membership, its passport is expected to gain greater international mobility, potentially increasing interest in Montenegrin citizenship, particularly among people with family ties to Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Türkiye.
