Student Visa Montenegro
If you’re an international student enrolled in a college, university, or higher vocational school in Montenegro (for longer than 90 days), you can apply for a student visa (officially called a temporary residence permit for higher education) at the MUP immigration office in the area where you reside.
This residence permit is typically issued within 14 days. If your country of citizenship requires a visa to enter, you’ll first need to get a Type D business visa before you can submit your application. If your family members are accompanying you, you must first obtain your own residence permit before they can be granted theirs.
Document Requirements
You may apply for a student visa as soon as you have been admitted to a college or university in Montenegro. As part of your application, you must submit the following documents:
- Passport – must be valid for at least 15 months when applying for a 1-year student visa
- College acceptance letter – issued by the higher education institution, confirming admission to full-time studies in a multi-year program that requires physical presence in Montenegro
- Proof of funds – at least 3,650€ maintained in a Montenegrin bank account
- Proof of accommodation – notarized rental agreement or property title
- Health insurance policy – issued by a Montenegro-based insurance provider
- Police certificate – issued within the last 6 months, apostilled; required for all applicants aged 16 and above
- Parental consent – written and notarized, required for students aged 17 and under
Your student visa can be renewed annually until you complete your studies – for the standard duration of the study program, plus up to two extra years.
Family Reunification
Your immediate family members (spouse and underage children) may apply for a temporary residence permit based under family reunification after your student visa has been approved. See below for the list of required documents:
- Marriage certificate – extract not older than 6 months, apostilled
- Birth certificate for each child – extract issued within the last 6 months, apostilled
- Passports – must be valid for at least 15 months if applying for a 1-year permit
- Bank statements – confirming that at least 3,650€ has been deposited in a Montenegrin bank and that you can financially support your family
- Medical insurance – valid for the duration of the education program
- Proof of accommodation – notarized lease agreement
- Visa requirements for dependants – if your dependants do not have visa-free access to Montenegro, they must obtain a visa before entering the country
Working as a Student
If you’re an international student in Montenegro, you are allowed to work no more than 15 hours per week while studying. This includes both paid jobs and volunteer work. Fortunately, holding a valid student visa removes the need for a separate work permit, allowing you to earn extra income to support your studies.
In addition to your residency ID, you must have a Montenegrin bank account to receive your monthly salary. If you are renewing your student visa while it is still valid, you are permitted to continue working until you receive your new ID.
Undergraduate Programs in English
English-language undergraduate programs are offered at several Montenegrin colleges and universities, including the following:
- University of Montenegro: The Faculty of Economics offers a 3-year Bachelor’s program in Business and Economics (MONTEB), taught entirely in English.
- Vatel Montenegro: Earn a Bachelor’s degree in International Hotel Management from the globally acclaimed Vatel Hospitality School, located in Donja Gorica, a suburb of Podgorica.
- Mediterranean University Montenegro: Founded in 2006 as the country’s first private university, it offers a Bachelor’s degree in English Language and American Literature, offered fully in English.
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