Digital Nomad Visa in Montenegro
https://eporezi.me/en/vodici/digitalni-nomad
Guide to obtaining a Digital Nomad visa in Montenegro. Residence permit up to 2+2 years, no taxation on foreign income, application process.
Key facts
- Requirement: income at least 3x the Montenegrin minimum wage.
- Residence permit valid up to 2 years, renewable for 2 more.
- No income tax on earnings from foreign clients and employers.
- Apply via MUP or digitalnomads.gov.me; ~40 days processing, €100–200 fee.
Procedure
The applicant must have: income of at least 3x the minimum wage in Montenegro, health insurance covering Montenegro, a clean criminal record, and a passport valid beyond the planned stay.
Gather all required documents: valid passport, proof of employment or income (employer/client contract or bank statements), health insurance, and apostilled criminal record certificate from the home country.
The application is submitted to the Ministry of Interior (MUP) or via the digitalnomads.gov.me portal. It includes the completed form, documentation, and proof of administrative fee payment.
Online application available at https://digitalnomads.gov.me/
MUP processes the application in approximately 40 days. Upon approval, the applicant receives a Digital Nomad residence permit valid for up to 2 years, renewable for an additional 2 years.
Digital Nomad visa overview
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Duration | Up to 2 years (renewable for 2 more) |
| Income requirement | Min. 3x MNE minimum wage |
| Tax status | No MNE tax on foreign income |
| Cost | €100-200 administrative fees |
| Health insurance | Required |
Additional notes
Digital nomads with this visa do not pay income tax in Montenegro on income earned from foreign clients/employers.
The visa does not grant the right to be employed by a Montenegrin employer.
Health insurance must cover the entire period of stay in Montenegro.
From 9 Jan 2026 (Sl. list CG 3/26): digital nomad residence is now explicitly codified in the Law on Foreigners (previously based only on administrative practice) — an employment contract and proof of the foreign employer's registration are required. Extensions are only granted on the same legal basis the visa was originally approved under.
Required Documents
- Valid passport
- Employment or income proof (min. 3x minimum wage)
- Health insurance policy
- Apostilled criminal record certificate
- Completed residence permit application
Legal Basis
Competent Institutions
- Ministry of Interior (MUP)
Application reception and processing
- Police Directorate
Residence permit issuance
- Digital Nomads Portal
Online application
FAQ
What are the requirements for the Digital Nomad visa?+
Income of at least 3x the Montenegrin minimum wage, health insurance covering Montenegro, a clean criminal record and a passport valid longer than the planned stay.
How long is the residence permit valid?+
Up to 2 years, extendable for another 2. The Ministry of Interior processes applications in about 40 days.
Do digital nomads pay tax in Montenegro?+
No income tax is due on earnings from foreign clients and employers. The visa does not allow employment with a Montenegrin employer.
Where is the application filed?+
With the Ministry of Interior (MUP) or online via the digitalnomads.gov.me portal.
What changed in 2026?+
Since 9 January 2026 (Off. Gazette 3/26) digital-nomad residence is explicitly regulated by the Foreigners Act: an employment contract and proof of the foreign employer's registration are required, and extensions are only possible on the same basis.