Do I need a visa

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Do I need a visa for Montenegro? Nationality: Russia

The answer depends on more than your passport. Below is what changes if you hold a residence permit or another country's visa.

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Rule valid from 1 November 2026: Visa needed. From 1 November 2026 Russian citizens need a Montenegrin visa, applied for at a consulate or a VFS centre in Russia. Exempt with a Schengen, US, UK or Irish visa or permit.

Answer · 26 October 2026

If you holdAnswerStaySource
Passport only No visa neededVisa-free for up to 30 days. Valid until 31 October 2026 inclusive.Rule valid until: 31 October 2026 up to 30 days Government of Montenegro: visa regime for Russian citizens confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
Schengen residence permit No visa neededVisa-free for up to 30 days. Valid until 31 October 2026 inclusive.Rule valid until: 31 October 2026 up to 30 days Government of Montenegro: visa regime for Russian citizens confirmed by an official sourceCheck →
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