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U.S. passport holders can travel to Montenegro for tourism purposes without a visa for stays up to 90 days. It's crucial to register your stay upon arrival, especially if not staying in a hotel.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

You may need a visa if…

• You must register your stay with local municipalities. Hotels typically handle this automatically.
• If not staying in a hotel, you must register at the local tourism office and pay tourist taxes.
• Failure to register can result in fines, incarceration, deportation, or difficulty departing.
• The 90-day limit is cumulative within any 180-day period.
• For stays longer than 90 days, a temporary residence permit is required and should be applied for at least one month before the 90-day period ends.

Before you travel

• ✓Ensure your passport is valid at the time of entry.
• ✓Have at least one blank passport page for an entry stamp.
• ✓Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP).
• ✓Familiarize yourself with registration requirements upon arrival.
• ✓Consider purchasing travel insurance.
• ✓Be aware of currency declaration rules: amounts exceeding 10,000 Euros (or equivalent) must be declared.

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