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Russia to require visas from Montenegrin citizens from December 30
Russia will introduce a visa requirement for Montenegrin citizens on December 30, 2026, in response to Podgorica ending visa-free entry for Russians. This brings the 2008 agreement on mutual visa-free travel to an end.
From December 30, 2026, Montenegrin citizens will be able to enter Russia only with visas, regardless of their passport type. The Russian Embassy in Podgorica said the decision was a response to Montenegro ending visa-free entry for Russian citizens.
The embassy said Moscow intended to strictly adhere to the terms of the 2008 agreement on mutual travel, whose provisions will cease to apply on December 30. This will end nearly 18 years of visa-free travel between the two countries.
Montenegro introduced visas on November 1
Montenegro's visa requirements for Russian citizens took effect on November 1. Russians now need to obtain a national visa to enter the country or hold an entry document issued by a state recognized by Podgorica, including countries in the Schengen Area. The consular fee is €35 for adults and €17.50 for children under 14.
Path toward the European Union
Podgorica's decision to end visa-free entry for Russians is linked to Montenegro's aim of joining the European Union by 2028 and aligning its visa policy with EU rules. The decision is sensitive for Montenegro, where tourism plays an important role in the economy: an estimated 230,000 Russian tourists visit the country each year.
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