About the Montenegro citizenship by investment program

The Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program was established in 2018 and launched in 2019. Although initially planned to last for about three years, the program has been extended to allow foreign investors to enjoy the privileges of Montenegrin citizenship.

Montenegro is a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), its citizens enjoy visa-free access to 123 countries. Additionally, Montenegro is part of the E-2 treaty program, allowing Montenegrin citizens to reside and work in the United States.

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Time to Citizenship

6 months

Minimum Investment

€450.000

Type of Investment

Real Estate Investment

Visa-free Countries

123 Including Schengen

About Montenegro

Montenegro is a small Balkan country that shares borders with Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, and Albania. Located on the Adriatic coast, Montenegro boasts many paradise beaches, charming coastal towns, and magnificent mountains. This makes its tourism industry vibrant year-round.

The official language spoken here is Montenegrin. However, English is widely used in tourist areas. The capital of Montenegro is Podgorica, which accounts for more than 30% of the country's total population of over 620,000 people. The main currency used in the country is the Euro. Currently, Montenegro is not a part of the European Union, but it is expected to join by 2025.

Language

Montenegrin

Currency

Euro

Total Area

13,812 km2

Capital

Podgorica

Government

Parliamentary Republic

Population

622,359

Benefits of Montenegro citizenship and citizenship

  • The process of obtaining Montenegrin citizenship through the investment program typically takes up to 6 months. You will be granted residency within 1 month, but it is not mandatory to be in Montenegro to receive or maintain the citizenship.
  • You do not have to renounce your previous citizenship to obtain Montenegrin citizenship through the investment program.
  • With a Montenegrin citizenship obtained through the investment program, you can enjoy flexible international travel with visa-free access to 123 destinations, including the Schengen area.
  • Schengen citizenship rights apply with a minimum income tax rate.

Montenegro citizenshipranking

  • The Montenegrin citizenship ranks 46th according to the Guide citizenship Ranking Index. Although Montenegro is not yet a member of the European Union, its citizenship allows travel to EU countries as well as Turkey, Russia, Israel, South Korea, Colombia, Peru, and more.
  • In total, Montenegrin citizenship holders have visa-free access to 89 countries.
  • There are 32 countries that require a visa on arrival, including Nicaragua, Bolivia, Saudi Arabia, Jamaica, Egypt, Bangladesh, Cape Verde, and others.
  • South Korea and Sri Lanka require an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) for Montenegrin citizens to enter.
 
 
 

Requirements for applying for Montenegrin citizenship

To be eligible for the Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Be at least 18 years old and have no criminal record and no entry bans in any country.
  • Be in good health.
  • Have a good credit history and legal sources of funds for the investment, with supporting documentation.
  • Hold previous citizenship from a non-EU/EEA country (this Montenegrin citizenship program is only available to third-country nationals)

Details about Montenegro's citizenship by investment program

You can contribute to the government fund and invest in real estate under Montenegro's Citizenship by Investment program to obtain Montenegrin citizenship.

The minimum contribution to the government fund is 200,000 Euros. After that, you must invest in real estate to meet the eligibility criteria for Montenegrin citizenship.
Depending on the location, the value of the real estate varies. In the northern region of Montenegro, real estate is cheaper, and you need to invest at least 250,000 Euros. If investing in real estate in the southern or coastal areas, you need to spend a minimum of 450,000 Euros.

Note: The real estate must be approved by the government for the investment to be valid for Montenegro's Citizenship by Investment program.

Applying for Montenegrin citizenship

How to apply for a Montenegrin citizenship

We are a licensed agency that facilitates the application process for Montenegrin citizenship through the investment program.

Our team of experts will provide you with the necessary documents and precise guidance on presenting them to the authorities for your application to be approved. Once you obtain Montenegrin citizenship, we will assist you in getting your citizenshippromptly.

With plans to become an official member of the European Union by 2025, Montenegro is an attractive destination for investors participating in the citizenship program.

If you are interested in the Montenegrin Citizenship by Investment program, please contact us or leave your information below, and our team will reach out to provide consultation as soon as possible.

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