Montenegro Citizenship by Investment

Program Overview 

Montenegro
Citizenship by Investment

Secure Citizenship by Investment in Montenegro through La Vida 

Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Programme Overview

***Important Update: The Montenegro Citizenship by Investment programme officially closed in December 2022.***

The Montenegro citizenship by investment programme was launched in 2019. Applicants are able to apply by investing in one of several government approved real estate development projects. The investment element ranges from €250,000 in the northern and central region to €450,000 in the coastal region. An additional government donation of €200,000 is required, plus application and due diligence fees.

Contact Advisor

Don’t Leave Your Future to Chance

La Vida’s experienced advisors understand the landscape. Contact us today to begin your journey toward EU residency.

Montenegro Citizenship by investment Requirements

When applying for citizenship by investment in Montenegro the main applicant can include their spouse and dependent children up to the age of 18 years old under one family application. Applicants must have a clean criminal record, hold a valid passport or travel document and provide proof of the source of their funds. There is no minimum stay requirement and the application only takes an average of 6-12 months to be processed. Please contact us for further details on the programme.

Investment Amount

Investors need to purchase qualifying real estate at the minimum amount of €250,000 in the northern and central region or €450,000 in the coastal region. An additional government donation of €200,000 is required, plus application and due diligence fees.

Family and Applicant

Montenegro’s citizenship investment programme allows the main applicant to include their spouse and dependent children up to the age of 18 years old.

Due Diligence

All applicants will need to be of good character and undergo the Montenegrin government’s due diligence formalities: Investors must provide:

  • Police Reports – evidence of a clean criminal record
  • Have no outstanding visa refusals
  • Various documentation, including financial documents, employment/ business documents, ID, proof of address

Minimum Stay

There is no minimum stay requirement to renew and retain citizenship in Montenegro.

Euro

Total Investment from €450,000

Full family residency

Real Estate Option

Flexible. No requirement to reside.

Citizenship

Montenegro Resources

Benefits of Montenegro Citizenship by Investment

Montenegrin citizenship by investment and a second passport from a European nation is an attractive option for many of our clients. However, it must be noted that although geographically in Europe, Montenegro is not part of the EU. Although it is striving to meet the EU requirements for accession it is not expected until at least 2025. Citizenship of an EU country carries a large premium in the market because of the settlement rights allowing citizens of any EU country to live anywhere within the EU. Obtaining citizenship in Montenegro at this stage for such a purpose would be speculative as to timescale and far from certain.

Montenegro Passport and Visa Free Travel

Acquiring a passport through citizenship by investment in Montenegro is a key benefit to the programme. A Montenegrin passport grants visa-free access to 137 countries and territories worldwide.

Benefits

  • Full family qualification including dependent children up to the age of 18 years.
  • Live, Work and study within Montenegro
  • Passport offering visa-free travel to 137 destinations
  • Ease of obtaining Schengen visa for European travel
  • No minimum stay requirement

Good Character

Clean Criminal Record

No Visa Refusals

Include Full Family

Spouse

Dependent Children

No Minimum Stay

No Interview

No Language Test

Applicants Passports

Birth / Marriage Certificates

Investor’s Residence Certificate

FAQ’s

How much does it cost to invest for Montenegro Citizenship?

Montenegro’s Citizenship by Investment programme officially closed in December 2022. Prior to this it was possible to make an investment from €450,000, plus fees.

How long does it take to obtain citizenship through investment in Montenegro?

Prior to the closure of Montenegro’s Citizenship by Investment programme, application processing was taking between six – twelve months on average.

Is there a minimum stay requirement to retain Montenegro citizenship?

There is no annual minimum stay requirement to retain Montenegro citizenship. Applicants are free to come and go as the please and to live wherever they choose.

Is there a language requirement to gain Montenegro Citizenship by Investment?

There is no language requirement to apply for citizenship by investment in Montenegro.

Do I need to visit Montenegro to apply for Citizenship by Investment?

The Montenegro passport can be applied for remotely. Applicants must visit once their application has been approved, to submit their Biometric data.

Compare Citizenship and Residency Programmes

A selection of residency and citizenship investment programmes.

Spain Golden Visa Program

Spain

From €500,000 + costs
Real Estate Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel

Explore
Greece Golden Visa

Greece

Greece Golden Visa
€250,000 + costs
Real Estate Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel

Explore
Portugal Golden Visa

Portugal

From €500,000 + costs
Private Equity Investment
European Residency
EU Schengen Zone Travel
Apply Citizenship 5 years

Explore

Testimonials

Montenegro Programme Related News and Articles

Financial Times Top 1000 Companies 2023

Four Years Running – Financial Times Top 1000 Companies 2023

View Post
FT Europes Fastest Growing Company 2022

La Vida Financial Times Top 1000 Three Years Running

View Post
Montenegro extend and amend citizenship programme

Montenegro Extends Citizenship Investment Programme

View Post

Time is of the Essence – Programme Changes

View Post