🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇲🇪 Montenegro
Program
Montenegro Residence by Investment
Local Name
Boravišna dozvola za investitore
Type
Golden visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
12 months
Renewable
Yes
(12 mo)
Temporary residence permit obtained through property purchase (no minimum value) or business formation. Citizenship by investment program closed Dec 2022.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real estate | EUR 0 | $0 | -- | Yes | Optional |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Not allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
No
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Tax Rate
9.0%
Regime Name
9% corporate tax, no worldwide income tax for non-residents
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Years to PR
5 years
Dual Citizenship
Not allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
10 years
Language Required
B1
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
No access
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
45–90 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
CBI programme closed Dec 31, 2022 under EU pressure. Residency via property purchase has NO minimum investment amount. EU membership anticipated 2026-2028. Generally prohibits dual citizenship.
📋 ALSO IN MONTENEGRO
Montenegro also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Digital Nomad Residence Permit (digital nomad visa)
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING MONTENEGRO RESIDENCE BY INVESTMENT