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🇲🇪 Montenegro

A 2-year Freelancer Residence Permit with a tax exemption for freelancers, plus Adriatic coastline.

Yesnomad visa
≈€1,350–1,600/mo (3× minimum wage)income needed
Budget–midcost of living
Non-EUpermit for stay

Visas & residency Digital-nomad visa

How a remote worker can legally stay in Montenegro.

RouteFreelancer Residence Permit (digital nomads)
Income required≈€1,350–1,600/mo (3× minimum wage)
Duration2 years + 2-year renewal (4 yrs total)
How it worksGet a national D visa via embassy, then convert to the Freelancer Residence Permit in-country. Income from abroad; freelancer tax exemption.
EU citizensNon-EU (EU candidate). EU citizens enter visa-free for 90 days.

Sources: Citizen Remote — Montenegro 2025 · Nomads Embassy — Montenegro DNV. Summary only — verify with an official source or licensed lawyer before applying. Verified 2026-06-20.

Cities in Montenegro

Cost of living, rent & who's hiring — by city.

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