🛂 OVERVIEW
Country
🇲🇪 Montenegro
Visa Name
Digital Nomad Residence Permit
Local Name
Dozvola za privremeni boravak digitalnih nomada
Program Type
Formal dn visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
24 months
Max Duration
48 months
Income Requirement
EUR 1,350/mo
(~$1,460 USD)
· EUR 16,200/yr
Application Fee
$70
Tax Status
Exempt
📋 REQUIREMENTS
Health Insurance
Required
Criminal Record Check
Required
Accommodation Proof
Required
Proof of Employment
Required
Degree Required
Not required
💼 WORK RULES
Local Work Allowed
No
Freelancer Eligible
Yes
Employee Eligible
Yes
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Dependent Fee
$35
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Status
Exempt
Tax Rate
0.0%
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Tax Residency Trigger
183 days
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Application Method
embassy, in country
Processing Time
14–60 days
Can Apply In-Country
Yes
Multiple Entry
Yes
Can Open Bank Account
Yes
Renewable
Yes
📝 NOTES
Program launched with end date of 2026; unclear if it will continue beyond that. Income: 3x Montenegrin minimum wage (~EUR 1,350/mo). No income tax for digital nomads; however, staying 183+ days may trigger tax residency obligations. Initial permit for up to 2 years, renewable for additional 2 years (max 4 years total). Family can join after primary permit is issued. Additional costs: state fee EUR 42-67, resident card EUR 25, tourist fee EUR 1/day. Montenegro is not EU or Schengen.
🏠 ALSO IN MONTENEGRO
Montenegro also offers these long-term residency programs:
- Montenegro Residence by Investment (golden visa)
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