Montenegro visa requirements for Rwandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting Montenegro

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Montenegrin Visa.

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  • A  Rwandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, both the parents have to sign a consent letter.
  • Three identical passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel document must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability.
  • A proof of confirmed accommodation (receipt from a tourist arrangement, hotel or other type of accommodation reservation that has been paid for.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Applicants are to provide a proof of the paid visa application fee.
  • A proof of health insurance
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Montenegro Visa for Rwandans

Facts about Montenegro

Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe on the Adriatic Sea. It borders Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest; Serbia and Kosovo[b] to the east, Albania to the south and Croatia to the west. Montenegro has an area of 13,812 square kilometres and a population of 620,079 (2011 census). Its capital Podgorica is one of the twenty-three municipalities in the country. Cetinje is designated as the Old Royal Capital.


Types of Montenegro Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 15 days 90 days
Transit visa 15 days 5 days

General Requirements for Montenegro Visa

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  • A  Rwandan passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, both the parents have to sign a consent letter.
  • Three identical passport-size photographs (4.5 x 3.5 cm) taken on a white background.
  • Travel document must be completely provided.
  • Proof of financial capability.
  • A proof of confirmed accommodation (receipt from a tourist arrangement, hotel or other type of accommodation reservation that has been paid for.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical insurance that covers the duration of stay.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
  • Applicants are to provide a proof of the paid visa application fee.
  • A proof of health insurance
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Montenegro Tourist visa Montenegro Transit visa

Montenegro Short-stay Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The citizens of Rwanda are to obtain a tourist short-stay visa to  gain entry to Montenegro for tourist, business, personal and other purposes.  
  • Holders of this tourist short-stay visa  are eligible to visit relatives, family and friends for a short period. 
  • The short-stay visa is also issued on both individual and collective bases. 
  • If you have granted a collective short-stay visa, you are allowed for only a maximum of 30 days. After 30 days, its validity expires.  
  • The short-stay visa is divided into; single and multiple entry.  This means that the short stay visa has two categories which applicants can choose from. 
  • The single-entry visa allows Rwandans to enter Montenegro once. With a single -entry visa, you can’t gain entry again  into Montenegro when you leave. 
  • The multiple entry short stay visa permits Rwandans to gain entry into Rwanda more than once. 
  • The validity of the multiple -entry visa for Rwandans intending to apply for it is up to a year. 
  • The visa is for short stays in Montenegro.  Rwandans can’t reside in Montenegro with a tourist short stay visa. 
  • Rwandans can stay in Montenegro for a maximum of 90 days in a six month period which starts from the first date of entry. 
  • In special circumstances, this type of visa is issued for a maximum of five years. 

Montenegro Long-stay Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The long -stay visa is issued to Rwandans intending to stay in Montenegro for business or other activities. 
  • Holders of this type of visa have the intention to visit Montenegro to provide advisory expert activities as agreed on business and technical cooperation contract. 
  • The  visa offers its holders the opportunity to work with  long-term production cooperation, and  transfer technologies and foreign investments.
  •  Rwandans who intend to visit Montenegro to serve as a member of a foreign diplomatic and consular representative office to Montenegro or an international organization accredited to Montenegro are eligible for this type of visa. 
  • Holders of this long  stay visa should be  members of an economic and cultural representative office, as well as to the members of his/her family, i.e. members of his/her household holding diplomatic or official passports.
  • Rwandans can apply for a long-stay visa for the sole purpose of taking up employment in Montenegro. 
  •  The applicants of this long- stay visa can participate in student exchange training and acquisition of practical skills. 
  • Rwandans who intend to travel to Montenegro on this type of visa are allowed to take part in scientific-research work.
  • The long-stay visa permits applicants to gain entry into Montenegro to take up medical treatment of any ailment. 
  • Applicants  of this visa can decide to  enroll in any recognized Montenegro  secondary  school to study. 
  • Rwandans who are granted entry into Montenegro with this type of visa can engage in  any humanitarian  activities.
  • For any other justified reasons specified by law or international agreement, Rwandans can gain entry to Montenegro. 
  • The long-stay visa is valid for more than  90 days. 
  • The visa is sub-divided into single and multiple entry. 
  • You are allowed to gain multiple-entry into Montenegro  between 90 days  and six months in a one year period. 
  • If you’re visiting for private or business reasons, you’ll also need to provide a letter of invitation or guarantee from your contacts in Montenegro.
  • If you’re coming on business, you’ll need a letter of invitation issued by legal entity, state authority or the organizer of an international conference or event. The letter should detail the purpose and duration of stay. 

Montenegro Transit Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • This visa is issued to Rwandans who want to make short stops to Montenegro 
  • The transit visa is issued for one or more transits through Montenegro.
  • Holders of this visa are required to provide a copy of their return flight to their destination country. 
  • Applicants are expected to present a visa to the destination country at the embassy. 
  • The transit is valid for six months. 
  • With  the transit visa you can stay in Montenegro for up to 5 days each time they gain entry. 
  • You can only be granted this visa if there is a proof  that you can legally enter your destination country. 
  • This transit can be issued on the basis on both individual and collective groups. 

Montenegro Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

Short-stay visa

Long-stay visa

160.00 (USD)

160.00 (USD)

Transit visa

160.00 (USD)

Montenegro Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Rwanda

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Montenegro currently does not maintain an embassy in Rwanda. Citizens of Rwanda are advised to use the nearest Montenegro Embassy for their applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which currency is used in Montenegro?

The currency widely accepted  in Montenegro is the Euro. No other currency is accepted. Payment at most shops, supermarkets, and restaurants can also be made by card, but smaller mini-markets don't  offer card payment options. You’ll also find banks and ATMs in all towns.



Which language is spoken in Montenegro?

The language spoken in Montenegro is Serbo-Croatian. Although the larger part of the population also speak English. People who regularly work with tourists, such as restaurant staff and tour guides usually speak English as well as other languages such as Russian and Italian.

How much does it cost to eat and drink in Montenegro?
Travelers can budget between €10 - €15 for every meal they would be buying per day.  Pizza and pasta  in Montenegro coast about €5 - €10 each.


What time do shops and restaurants open in Montenegro?
During the summer, shops open from about 8 am to 10 pm throughout the day. Supermarkets in the towns are always opened from 8 am to 10 pm.  While restaurants and cafes  open from 7 am to  late in the night. 
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