Montenegro requires visas for Turkish citizens with ordinary passports from November 1

Montenegro ended visa-free entry for Turkish citizens on November 1 as part of its alignment with the EU visa policy. Those holding a valid Schengen, US or UK visa or residence permit may enter the country.

Montenegro ended visa-free entry for Turkish citizens carrying ordinary passports on November 1, 2026. The Montenegrin Ministry of Foreign Affairs attributed the decision to the country’s obligation, as part of its EU accession process, to align its visa policy with the European Union’s common visa policy. The new measure also covers citizens of Russia and Belarus.

Previously, Turkish citizens could enter Montenegro without a visa and stay for up to 30 days. Montenegro suspended its visa exemption for Türkiye after an incident in Podgorica in October 2025, then lifted the suspension on December 23, 2025, while reducing the visa-free stay from 90 days to 30.

Under the new rule, holders of valid Schengen visas may enter the country subject to the applicable stay limits. Those holding a valid visa or residence permit issued by the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Canada, Australia, Japan, New Zealand or a Schengen country may also benefit from the exemption. If these documents expire before 30 days, the permitted stay ends on that date. Visa-free entry for up to 90 days remains in effect for holders of green, grey and black passports.

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Visa applications are submitted through Montenegro’s diplomatic missions or VFS Global centres in Ankara and Istanbul. The consular fee is 35 euros, in addition to the VFS service fee. Applications are generally processed within 10 days, although this period may extend to between 30 and 60 days. Applicants are advised to apply at least 15 days before travel for a short-stay visa (type C) and at least 60 days before travel for a long-stay visa (type D).

Turkish citizens who legally entered Montenegro by 11:59 p.m. on October 31, 2026, may stay for up to 30 days under the previous rules. Turkish Airlines also published information for passengers travelling to Montenegro.

Montenegro requires visas for Turkish citizens with ordinary passports from November 1