Exchange Student Visa Montenegro
Montenegro’s exchange visitor visa category is aimed at individuals approved to participate in study- and culture-based exchange programs in Montenegro. It enables civically engaged young people from abroad to participate in various school-to-school mobility schemes and obtain residency through scholarship programs.
The Requirements
The information below will help you understand the requirements, timeline, and process for obtaining an exchange student visa, so you can plan ahead, prepare your documents on time, and maximize your chances of submitting a complete application.
- To apply for the student exchange visa, you will first need to be accepted into a government-approved student exchange scheme and confirm enrolment.
- You will also have to attach a certificate of sponsorship from your program’s sponsor, confirming that they will cover the costs of housing, schooling, health insurance, and other living expenses incurred during your stay in Montenegro.
- You must show proof of sufficient funds to support yourself in Montenegro, which means having at least €3,650 deposited in a Montenegrin bank account.
- Your spouse/partner and dependant children will also need to prove they can support themselves while they’re in Montenegro by showing proof of at least 3.650,00€ kept in a Montenegrin bank.
- Notarized parental consent is required for students under the age of 18.
- A criminal background check (for students aged 16 and above), issued within the last 6 months and apostilled.
- Proof of accommodation in Montenegro: a notarized lease agreement covering the entire exchange period.
- Travel health insurance issued by a Montenegrin insurance company
If your residency application is successful, you will be granted a temporary residence permit ID within 14 days. This also allows you to work in Montenegro, but for no more than 15 hours per week. After completing the program, the residence permit/exchange visa can be extended for another 9 months.