Politics · Turkey · 15 hrs ago
Montenegro introduces visa requirement for most Turkish visitors
Montenegro began requiring visas for Turkish citizens on 1 November 2026.
The rule applies to holders of ordinary burgundy passports, but valid Schengen, US or UK visa holders remain exempt.
Applicants can submit their applications through VFS Global without visiting a diplomatic mission.
Montenegro is a popular destination in the Balkans, and VFS Global advises travellers to plan early because demand is expected to rise.
Applicants should book appointments only through VFS Global’s official channels and avoid intermediaries promising guaranteed appointments.
Travellers who need a visa should arrange their plans and applications early.
Montenegro began requiring visas for Turkish citizens on 1 November 2026.
Turkish visitors with valid Schengen, US or UK visas remain exempt.
Other visitors holding ordinary Turkish passports will need a visa.
VFS Global has been authorized to handle applications without applicants visiting diplomatic missions.
VFS Global advised applicants to use its official channels to book appointments.
- Who
- Turkish citizens holding ordinary passports, except those with valid Schengen, US or UK visas.
- What
- Montenegro introduced a visa requirement for most Turkish visitors.
- When
- The requirement began on 1 November 2026.
- Where
- Montenegro; applications can be made through VFS Global in Turkey.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Montenegro began applying the visa requirement to Turkish citizens.
Habertürk published its report on the requirement.
- Start date
- 1 November 2026
- Visa-exempt visitors
- Turkish citizens with valid Schengen, US or UK visas
- Application provider
- VFS Global
- Appointment guidance
- Book only through VFS Global’s official channels
What people are saying
Other visitors holding ordinary passports will need a visa.