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We’ll help you find a residence permit that gives you a pathway to temporarily or permanently living and working in Montenegro.

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Entrepreneur Visa

One of the biggest advantages of obtaining a residency based on company formation is the no-minimum physical stay requirement.

Property Visa

Investing in Montenegro’s promising real estate market comes with a compelling benefit - it allows you and your family to receive residency.

Yacht Residency

Montenegro has an interesting visa scheme for boat and yacht owners with vessels moored in a Montenegrin marina.

  • Residency by Company Formation

Program Overview

  • Set up a limited company or sole proprietorship and receive a temporary residence permit in Montenegro.

Benefits

  • Right to work and live in Montenegro
  • Valid for one year; can be renewed indefinitely
  • Eligibility to apply for permanent residency after 5 years
  • No physical presence requirement
  • No minimum investment requirement
  • Family reunification possible: bring your spouse and underage children to Montenegro as dependants

How it works

  • The first step in obtaining residency based on company formation in Montenegro is to give us power of attorney to register the company in your name. The PoA needs to be apostilled when sending from abroad.

Company Formation

  • Choose your desired company name and we’ll draft the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and register the business with Montenegro’s Company Register
  • A limited liability company can be established by just one person with a minimum startup capital of 1,00 Euro

Residency Application

  • As the company director, you can apply for a temporary residence permit in Montenegro
  • You can employ other people in the business who will be able to receive residency based on employment
  • Sponsoring your spouse and underage children as dependants is possible as a Montenegrin resident

Requirements

  • Applying for a residence permit requires your physical presence in Montenegro. The permit can be renewed as long as the company is active and all taxes and contributions have been paid.
  • Business Registration Certificate
  • 15-months passport validity
  • Certificate of Good Conduct (police certificate) from your country of citizenship (not older than 6 months, apostilled)
  • Proof of accommodation (notarized rental agreement)
  • Evidence of Education (diploma plus transcript)
  • Marriage Certificate to sponsor your spouse (apostilled extract, not older than 6 months)
  • Birth Certificate for each child under 18 years of age (apostilled, not older than 6 months)

Timeline

  • Company Formation: 1 week
  • Residency Main Applicant: 2 weeks
  • Bank Account Opening: 2 days
  • Residency Dependants: 4 weeks
  • Residency by Investing in Real Estate

Program Overview

  • Buy any residential or commercial real estate and receive a temporary residence permit in Montenegro.

Benefits

  • Allows you and your family to reside in Montenegro
  • This is a one-year residence permit that can be renewed indefinitely
  • The purchased property can be rented out
  • Makes you eligible to apply for permanent residency after 5 years
  • Requires no minimum investment
  • Right to family reunification: you are allowed to bring your spouse and underage children to Montenegro as dependants

Potential Drawbacks

  • There is a physical stay requirement: you’ll have to apply from scratch in case you leave Montenegro for more than 30 days (90 days on request) per year
  • Does not grant the right to work in Montenegro (you can still work online for yourself or a foreign employer)

How it works

  • Montenegro’s Residency by Property Investment Program provides residential and commercial real estate owners with a quick pathway to becoming a Montenegro resident.

Real Estate Transaction

  • You can purchase as many properties in Montenegro as you desire, but choosing one, irrespective of size and value, does fulfill the residency requirement
  • You do not have to open a Montenegrin bank account for the real estate purchase and can transfer the funds directly into the notary’s escrow account
  • Usually, it takes between one and four weeks to receive the final title deed once the funds have been deposited into the account

Residency Application

  • As a property owner, you can submit your application for your temporary residence permit to Montenegro’s Immigration Office - we assist you every step of the way
  • If all requirements have been met, a temporary residence permit will be issued within two weeks
  • Your dependants (married spouse and underage children) are eligible to apply once your residency ID has been processed

Requirements

  • The main requirement for receiving a residence permit based on property ownership is having a property title of a qualifying real estate registered in your name. You and your family must be physically present during the application process.
  • Ownership of at least 50% of a residential or commercial property in Montenegro, as evidenced by an original title deed
  • Passport validity of at least 15 months
  • Proof of funds: 3,650€ deposited with a Montegrin bank
  • Apostilled police certificate from your country of citizenship (not older than 6 months)
  • Proof of accommodation (original title deed, not older than one month)
  • Apostilled Marriage Certificate to sponsor your spouse (not older than 6 months)
  • Birth Certificate for each child under 18 years of age (apostilled, not older than 6 months)

Timeline

  • Completion of the Property Purchase: 1 - 4 weeks
  • Residency Application Main Applicant: 2 weeks
  • Residency Application Dependants: 4 weeks
  • Montenegro Yacht Residency

Program Overview

  • Sign a mooring contract with one of Montenegro’s marinas and receive temporary residence permits for yourself and your crew.

Benefits

  • Allows you, your family, and boat/yacht crew to live in Montenegro
  • This 1-year yacht residency can be renewed indefinitely
  • Permits you to apply for permanent residency after 5 years
  • No minimum investment requirement

Potential Drawbacks

  • This visa program has a minimum physical stay requirement: you’ll have to reapply if you stay out of Montenegro for more than 30 days (90 days on request) per year
  • It does not grant you the right also to find employment in Montenegro (you can still work online for yourself or your foreign employer)

How it works

  • A somewhat unconventional and cost-effective way, especially for boaters who want to winter their boats in Montenegro beyond the visa-free 90 days.

Mooring Contract

  • The first step in securing a yacht residency is to sign and certify a mooring contract with any of the official marinas in Montenegro
  • Your visa period will be limited by the length of the mooring contract
  • Usually, it takes between one and four weeks to receive the final title deed once the funds have been deposited into the account

Residency Application

  • Once your mooring agreement has been sealed, you can go on to the next step and submit the residency applications for yourself and your crew to the local Immigration Office - we’ll assist you throughout the entire process
  • If all residency requirements are met, your temporary residence permits will be issued within two weeks

Requirements

  • A mooring contract from the harbormaster is required to support each residency application. All crew members must be physically present on the day of application.
  • Notarized mooring agreement between you and the marina
  • Passport validity of at least 15 months for 1-year residency applications
  • Official crew list
  • Proof of funds: 3,650€ deposited with a Montegrin bank
  • Apostilled criminal background check from your country of citizenship (not older than 6 months) for each crew member aged 16 and over

Timeline

  • Sign and notarize the mooring contract: 1 day
  • Residency Application: 2 weeks

LLC

Starting a business on your own or with other partners? A limited company (D.O.O.) is the most popular business type in Montenegro, offering personal liability protection and flexibility

  • Limited Liability Company (LLC)

Advantages

  • You can start a limited company with just one person, acting as the sole shareholder and director
  • It is relatively inexpensive and easy to form, with a minimum startup capital of just 1€
  • Recognized globally and preferred by investors

Local experts you can trust

  • One of the biggest draws of establishing an LLC is the personal asset protection this business type provides you as the owner
  • Limited companies are taxed favorably in Montenegro, with tax rates ranging from 9% to 15%

Disadvantages to consider

  • Double taxation: a D.O.O. is taxed at the corporate and again at the shareholder level
  • Can involve more complex administration, recordkeeping, and reporting

Nonprofit

One of the biggest draws of establishing an LLC is the personal asset protection this business type provides you as the owner

  • Nonprofit

Advantages

  • You can start a limited company with just one person, acting as the sole shareholder and director
  • It is relatively inexpensive and easy to form, with a minimum startup capital of just 1€
  • Recognized globally and preferred by investors

Local experts you can trust

  • One of the biggest draws of establishing an LLC is the personal asset protection this business type provides you as the owner
  • Limited companies are taxed favorably in Montenegro, with tax rates ranging from 9% to 15%

Disadvantages to consider

  • Double taxation: a D.O.O. is taxed at the corporate and again at the shareholder level
  • Can involve more complex administration, recordkeeping, and reporting

Sole Proprietorship

Start doing business quickly as a solopreneur without establishing a separate egal entity but with no liability protection

  • Sole Proprietorship

Advantages

  • You can start a limited company with just one person, acting as the sole shareholder and director
  • It is relatively inexpensive and easy to form, with a minimum startup capital of just 1€
  • Recognized globally and preferred by investors

Local experts you can trust

  • One of the biggest draws of establishing an LLC is the personal asset protection this business type provides you as the owner
  • Limited companies are taxed favorably in Montenegro, with tax rates ranging from 9% to 15%

Disadvantages to consider

  • Double taxation: a D.O.O. is taxed at the corporate and again at the shareholder level
  • Can involve more complex administration, recordkeeping, and reporting

Residency Visas that allow you to live in Montenegro

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Property Visa

For those owning property and wanting to acquire temporary residence in Montenegro

€417 EUR
one-time payment

+ VAT

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Property Visa includes:

Certified translations of required documents
Personally accompanying you to the immigration office
Notary and residency fees
Assistance with obtaining the property title
Assistance with obtaining local health insurance coverage

Additional Services:

Family reunification visa (352€ per person)
Tax Residency Certificate (302€ per person)
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Yacht Residency

For sailboat or yacht owners seeking to spend more than three months in Montenegro

€502 EUR
one-time payment

+ VAT

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Yacht Residency includes:

Assistance with notarizing your mooring contract
Notary and residency fees
Certified translations
Assistance with obtaining local health insurance coverage
Personally accompanying you to the immigration office

Additional Services:

Family reunification visa (352€ per person)
Tax Residency Certificate (302€ per person)
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Entrepreneur Visa

Set up as a sole proprietorship or limited company to receive a residency visa

€1,088 EUR
one-time payment

+ VAT

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Entrepreneur Visa includes:

Drafting of the Memorandum and Articles of Association
Assistance with residency application for 1 company director
Notary, residency, and translation fees
Registered business address for 1 year
Bank account opening assistance (business & individual)
Registration with Montenegro’s social security system

Additional Services:

Family reunification visa (352€ per person)
Tax Residency Certificate (302€ per person)
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Digital Nomad Visa

For digital entrepreneurs earning their income from sources outside of Montenegro

€417 EUR
one-time payment

+ VAT

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Digital Nomad Visa includes:

Notary, residency, and translation fees
Personally accompanying you to the immigration office
Assistance with obtaining local health insurance coverage

Additional Services:

Family reunification visa (352€ per person)
Tax Residency Certificate (302€ per person)
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