Surrounded by transparent sea, surrounded by white stone and illuminated by the Mediterranean sun, Montenegro is one of the last oases of the Old Continent, where you can still escape from the hectic pace of civilization and take a break with the sound of waves and intoxicating scents of nature. Whichever way you come to Montenegro, you will be greeted by magnificent, untouched nature and hospitable people. Imposing mountain peaks, spectacular canyons, fascinating bays, countless sandy beaches and the endless blue of the sea will take your breath away! Montenegro is undoubtedly the last secret of Europe.

Area: 13,812 m²

Population: 620,000

Length of the border: 614 km

Capital city: Podgorica (173,000 inhabitants - administrative and economic center)

Capital: Cetinje - historical and cultural center

Currency: Euro

Length of the sea coast: 293 km

Number of beaches: 117

Length of beaches: 73 km

The longest beach: Velika plaža Ulcinj - 13 km

The highest peak: Bobotov kuk, Mount Durmitor - 2,522 m

The largest lake: Skadarsko - 391 km²

Deepest canyon: Tara River - 1,300 m

National parks: Durmitor 39,000 ha; Biogradska gora 5,400 ha; Lovćen 6,400 ha; Lake Skadar 40,000 ha

The largest bay: Boka Kotorska

Time zone: GTM+1

Electrical system: 220V/50Hz

Climate: Mediterranean, continental and mountain

Average temp.: 27.4ºC in summer

Max. temp. sea: 27.1ºC

Average number of sunny days per year: 240 days

Bathing season: 180 days

Sea color: dark blue

Sea transparency: from 38 to 56 m

Area code for Montenegro: +382

If you are calling from Montenegro, it is necessary to dial 00 before the country code of the selected country!

HOW TO GET TO MONTENEGRO

1) LAND TRANSPORT

Montenegro borders 4 countries. Road border crossing with Serbia (Rance, Cemerno, Dobrakovo, Kula, Drazenovac, Vuce), with Albania (Bozaj, Sukobin, Grncar), with BiH (Sitnica, Ilino brdo, Vracenovici, Krstac, Nudo, Scepan Polje, Metaljka, Sula), with Croatia (Debeli brijeg, Kobila). Railway border crossing with Serbia and Albania (Tuzi).

For help on the road and all additional information related to traveling through Montenegro, you can contact AMSCG - Auto Moto Savez Crne Gore, info tel: 19807.

You can also find help if necessary (24 hours a day):

Tourist info: 9797

Police: 122

Emergency: 124

Firemen: 123

Roadside assistance: +382 20 234 467; 19807

Traffic information: +382 20 234 467 (AMSCG info center)

2) AIR TRAFFIC

In addition to land, Montenegro can also be reached by plane. The national airline is Air Montenegro  (www.airmontenegro.com). Airports in Montenegro are located in Tivat and Podgorica (www.montenegroairports.com). Air traffic on regular lines is also maintained by the companies AirSerbia, Adria, Austrian. During the summer season, numerous charter flights are introduced, and several foreign airlines operate, the number of which is increasing every year. Montenegro can be reached in less than an hour from Belgrade, Rome, Budapest...

3) MARITIME TRAFFIC

For sailing enthusiasts, Montenegro can be reached by regular shipping lines, the ships Sveti Stefan and Sveti Stefan II, which operate between Italy and Montenegro (Bar-Bari and Bar-Ancona). All information can be obtained from the company Barska plovidba a.d. (info phone: + 382 30 303 469/ 312 366 / 311 465) or on the website www.montenegrolines.net. In addition to the mentioned, ports are also located in the following cities: Budva, Kotor, Zelenika, Risan, Tivat, where you can always anchor your own yacht.

VISA REGIME

Citizens of the Republic of Serbia can enter and stay in Montenegro under the same conditions as citizens of Montenegro (with an identity card). Citizens of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia and Croatia can enter Montenegro and stay there for up to 90 days. They can travel in Montenegro with valid travel documents.

Citizens of Austria, Belgium, Greece, Denmark, Estonia, Italy, Republic of Ireland, Cyprus, Lithuania, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, Hungary, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Finland, France, Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland can enter and stay in Montenegro for up to 90 days. They can travel with valid travel documents and an issued tourist pass.

For purposes of tourist visits lasting up to 30 days (individual or group arrangements), citizens of Albania, the Russian Federation and the Republic of Ukraine can enter and stay in Montenegro based on valid travel documents without a visa and with a tourist pass. The tourist pass is issued by the administrative body responsible for controlling the crossing of the state border, without compensation. The tourist pass is valid for 30 days.

Citizens of other countries not mentioned here must have a valid visa to enter Montenegro.

USEFUL INFORMATION

Montenegro does not require documents such as a green card, an international driver's license and a license to drive someone else's car abroad. If the owner of the vehicle is not in it, the person driving the vehicle should have an authorization certified by the court or in the municipality, but a license to drive the vehicle abroad issued by the AMS of Serbia, valid for one year, is also accepted.

To enter the Republic of Montenegro, citizens of the Republic of Serbia need:

• For adults and older minors over the age of 16 - passport or valid ID card
• For younger minors up to 16 years old – passport
• In order to cross the state border, a minor, a citizen of the Republic of Serbia up to the age of 16, when traveling alone or accompanied by another person who is not his parent or legal representative, must have the certified consent of both parents, if they jointly exercise parental rights, or a legal representative.

According to the Law of Montenegro on Foreigners, a foreign travel document that was issued within the last ten years and whose validity will not expire at least three months (90 days) after the planned date of departure from the territory of Montenegro is considered a valid travel document.

According to the Law of Montenegro on Food Safety, the following quantities of food are allowed per vehicle: a total of 1 kg of dried fruit, vegetables, mushrooms, cheese, coffee, tea, spices, 1 liter of alcoholic beverage, 2 liters of juice and 5 liters of bottled water, in the original packaging.

Control of residence registration at border crossings when leaving Montenegro

Control of residence registration is carried out at all border crossings, which means that it includes passengers traveling by all types of transport (by plane, car, train, ship...).

Foreigners who stay in Montenegro for more than 24 hours are obliged to, upon arrival in Montenegro, report their stay to the police, and if they are tourists, then the accommodation providers, where the tourists stay, are obliged to report them. The residence tax is a lump sum paid by a guest who uses accommodation services in an accommodation facility where tourism or catering activities are carried out.

NOTICE ON CROSSING THE BORDER WITH MONTENEGRO DUE TO THE PANDEMIC CAUSED BY THE COVID-19 VIRUS

Montenegrin citizens and foreigners can enter Montenegro through all border crossings without having a COVID certificate.

Stay healthy and travel safe!