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As of 1 November 2026, Turkish citizens holding ordinary passports need a visa to enter Montenegro. The change ends the exemption that allowed them to stay for up to 30 days without a visa. Holders of a valid Montenegrin residence permit, or of a valid visa allowing multiple entries to the Schengen Area and several other countries, remain exempt.
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Who Needs a Visa to Enter Montenegro?
According to the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the requirement applies to all Turkish citizens travelling on an ordinary passport.
Who Is Exempt from the Montenegro Visa Requirement?
The following Turkish citizens can enter Montenegro without a visa for stays of up to 30 days:
- Holders of a valid Montenegrin residence permit, with a passport valid for at least three months.
- Holders of a valid Schengen visa or residency allowing multiple entries, or a comparable visa from countries on the ministry’s list, such as the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Japan.
Holders of diplomatic, special and service passports are also exempt from the visa requirement.
How Montenegro Visa Rules for Turkish Citizens Changed Since 2025
Montenegro first suspended the exemption for Turkish citizens in October 2025, following an incident in the capital, Podgorica. It restored the exemption on 23 December 2025 but cut the permitted stay from 90 days to 30. The new rule removes it altogether.
The decision affects one of the country’s fastest-growing visitor groups. Around 134,000 Turkish visitors travelled to Montenegro last year, and media reports indicate that tour sales fell by nearly 50% after the decision was announced.
The Montenegrin government says the decision is part of aligning its visa policy with that of the European Union, as the country advances in its EU accession process. The same rule also applies from 1 November to citizens of Russia, Belarus, China and Saudi Arabia.
Last word,
The rule applies to every holder of an ordinary Turkish passport. Anyone planning a trip to Montenegro should check whether they qualify for one of the exemptions or apply for a visa well before travelling.
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