Montenegro Digital Nomad Visa
Montenegro's digital nomad residence permit lets remote workers earning roughly €1,800–2,400/month (3× the minimum wage) live there for up to four years, with no Montenegrin tax on their foreign earnings.
Open to non-Montenegrin remote workers for foreign companies or clients, granted for two years and renewable to four. The income figure tracks 3× the minimum wage and rose after Montenegro's 2024 wage reform, so older €1,350 numbers are stale. The big draw is tax: foreign-source income isn't taxed by Montenegro. Note the program is currently authorized only through the end of 2026 with no announced extension. [Source: Government of Montenegro (Ministry of Interior) ↗]
Updated: Income now tracks the higher 2024 minimum wage (~€1,800–2,400/month, up from €1,350); the program is authorized through 31 December 2026 with no extension yet announced.
Key requirements
- Income ~3× the Montenegrin minimum wage (roughly €1,800–2,400/month after the 2024 wage rise)
- Remote work for a company or clients registered outside Montenegro
- Health insurance covering Montenegro and proof of accommodation
- Clean criminal record; the program is authorized only through 31 December 2026
Before you apply
Montenegro requires private health insurance for the application. A nomad policy (like SafetyWing or Genki) meets the requirement and covers you abroad.
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How much income do you need for the Montenegro digital nomad visa?
You need about ≈€1,800–2,400/month (3× the minimum wage), shown from income earned outside Montenegro.
Who can apply for the Montenegro nomad visa?
Non-Montenegrin nationals (EU/EEA should confirm eligibility). It's for people working remotely (employed, freelance, business) for clients or employers outside Montenegro. Family can be included (Spouse and children under 18 can join via family reunification).
How long is the Montenegro nomad visa valid?
It's granted for 24 months, renewable up to 4 years total. Processing typically takes ~40 days.
Do you pay tax in Montenegro as a digital nomad?
Digital nomad holders are tax-free in Montenegro on foreign-source income, even past 183 days; this doesn't remove your home-country tax.
Do you need health insurance for the Montenegro nomad visa?
Yes. Montenegro requires private health insurance covering your stay. Nomad policies like SafetyWing or Genki are built for this.
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Visa rules and income thresholds change and can vary by consulate. Confirm the current requirements with Government of Montenegro (Ministry of Interior) before applying. This page is general information, not legal advice.