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From 1 November 2026 citizens of Russia, Belarus, Turkiye, China and Saudi Arabia need a visa for Montenegro. Here is what actually changes: it is five countries not two, a Schengen visa still grants entry, and residence permit holders are unaffected.

Since 17 January 2026, a Montenegro residence permit based on property requires a tax-assessed value of at least €150,000. Here is what actually changed: which properties qualify, the documents you need, real costs and timelines, renewal rules, and what this status does not give you.

Montenegro has no dedicated tenancy law, rents are unregulated, and over 80% of tenants live without a contract. Here is why a notarised lease matters, how it ties into your residence permit, what owners pay in tax, and why you should enter the market in autumn rather than spring.

Do you dream of your own home on the Adriatic coast, where the sun caresses your skin and the sea breeze keeps you cool? In this article we explain whether a foreigner can buy a plot of land in Montenegro in 2026, what restrictions actually apply, how much it costs, and what to budget for building a house.