Montenegro visa requirements for Mauritians

Travel and visa requirements

Montenegrin Visa is not required for Mauritians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Mauritians can visit Montenegro for a maximum period of 90 days without a visa.
  • Visitors are required to tender a passport with at least 3 months validity after the planned date of departure from Montenegro.
  • Montenegro which means "Black Mountain" is a sovereign state located in South-eastern Europe.
  • The country is home to about 600,000 inhabitants.
  • Mauritians coming with a national ID card can stay for only 30 days, but can stay up to 90 days if using a passport.
  • Visitors are expected to declare at least 10,000 EUR cash or in travelers cheque before entering or leaving the country.
  • Certification of  vaccination against Chicken pox,Hepatitis A  and B, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMP), Shingles, Influenza and Tdap is required.
  • Montenegro is predominantly an Orthodox Christian country. Montenegrins also practice Islam, Atheism and Protestantism. 
  • The country places restrictions on the quantity of groceries and food brought into the country by visitors to a total of 5 kg for fresh fruits/ vegetables and 1 kg for other products.
  • Restrictions are also placed on the quantity of tobacco and alcohol brought into the country.
  • Montenegro uses the Central European Summer Time (GMT+2) hence, Mauritius is 2 hours ahead of Montenegro.
  •  The official currency of Montenegro is the Euro.
  • Transportation is made easy in Montenegro through buses and trains. The trains are however cheaper and better.
  • There are 5 languages spoken in Montenegro with  Montenegrin being the official language.
  • Mauritians are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Montenegro and  be familiar with taxi prices to avoid being scammed.
  • Trafficking or possession of drugs could result in a lengthy jail sentence.
  • Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate characterized by three climatic zones: the Mountain zone, the continental zone  and coastal zone.
  •  The country is very beautiful with irresistible nature, exquisite towns and a quite a number of tourists centers such as The Ostrog Monastery, Lake Shadar and The Black Lake among others.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use credit cards in Montenegro?

Yes, they are used. Credit cards like Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Maestro, Visa Electron are widely accepted in Montenegro. 

Is Montenegro a safe country?

Generally, Montenegro is a safe place to visit. Just like other countries in the world, a number of criminal activities exist. Tourists should not panic as these criminal activities do not affect them.

What time of the year is best to visit Montenegro?

This varies with visitors preferences.  For visitors seeking a quiet ambiance, they may want to visit the coast during April/May or September/October. July and August are the best months for visitors who love family fun and crowd. Generally, May/June and September/October are the best times to visit because the temperatures are comfortable and not too hot.