Moving
How to get there
From Russia
Aircraft
There are no direct flights from Russia to Montenegro. You need to fly with a transfer. Almost all Russian airlines have not been flying outside the Russian Federation since March 9.
The most suitable routes:
- Via Istanbul (Turkey). Russian Federation → Istanbul (Turkey) → Podgorica (Montenegro). Airline Turkish Airlines. From Istanbul there are still flights to Tivat operated by other airlines.
- Through Belgrade (Serbia). Russian Federation → Belgrade (Serbia) → Podgorica (Montenegro). Airline AirSerbia. You can also get from Belgrade to Montenegro by train and bus.
From Belgrade to Podgorica:
- Bus. Every day, leaves at 23:00. The ticket costs 25 €. Departs from Belgrade from the main bus station in the center.
- Train. Every day, departs at 20:20, arrives at 7 am. The ticket costs about 25 €. Dispatched from Beograd Centar
Machine
From 2020, leaving the Russian Federation by land is possible only if a reason other than rest is confirmed: treatment, study, work, relocation. All these reasons must be supported by documents, and for all those leaving. That is, they can release the wife, but leave the husband.
It seems impossible to get to Montenegro without visas at all. At a minimum, you will need a transit visa to Bulgaria (if you travel through Georgia→Turkey). More details are not yet known.
See also: Driving.
Transport accessibility of the city of Bar
Visa
Citizens of Ukraine and Russia do not need a visa.
Citizens of the Russian Federation after staying in Montenegro for 1 month can go to a neighboring country and immediately return back. It is important to get a stamp in your passport. This can be done every month. This way of staying in the country is called "visaran" (visa run). Neighboring countries that do not require a visa to enter: Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania (visa-free with Albania only part of the year, during the tourist season).
There is a transfer service to the border and back. You can find a car with a driver in telegram chat. Or see the article transport accessibility. Approximate prices: Bar-Albania-Bar 10-15 euros; Bar-Bosnia-Bar 30 euros.
For permanent residence in Montenegro, you need to make a residence permit - Permit.
From March 11, 2022, no tests or vaccination certificates are required to enter Montenegro.
Importing cash
Montenegro sets limits not per person, but per family:
- Up to 10,000 € (or equivalent) - without declaration (green corridor)
- Up to 100,000 € - with declaration and explanation of origin (red corridor)
See also Cryptocurrencies and How to withdraw money abroad
Upon arrival
Upon arrival, it is obligatory to register and immediately pay the tourist tax, 1 € per day per adult.[1] (see Turisticka organizacija on the map) the cities where you live. If this is not done, then there may be large fines and problems with legalization. Detailed instructions for paying the tourist tax.
Map
There is a useful application for android Offline map of Montenegro.
Housing
Mobile communication
You can buy a m: tel or One sim card. 15€ for 500GB LTE internet per month (Turist package). You can just buy at a gas station or in a stall, you will need a passport, it will be photographed during the sale, the photo will be sent to the operator.
In some cases, you may need to manually set the access point (APN). For android: Settings> Network and Internet> m: tel> Access points. Create a new one with parameters name: mtelinternet, apn: mtelinternet, username: internet, password: 068.
Pets
You can bring pets. The rules of carriage are standard for international travel. More precisely, they correspond to the common European rules. In fact, when crossing the land border, they can easily not even look at the veterinary book. At airports, probably stricter.
Connecting with the community
Any questions please write to Montelibero Chats.