Montenegro · Work
Montenegro Intra-company transfer
First stay: 1 yr
Temporary residence and work permit for movement within a foreign company (Law on Foreigners, Arts. 74-75)
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Key facts
Intra-company transfer is a work route for Montenegro. Checked 2026-10-12 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €60 ≈ $67 · +2 more
- Processing
- Up to 15 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fees €67 ≈ $75 in total (3 fees); decision: up to 15 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€60 ≈ $67 · +2 more
- EUR 60 (≈ $67)Administrative fee for issuing a temporary residence and work permit (Tariff No. 13 of the Law on Administrative Fees).
- EUR 5 (≈ $6)Fee for the permit form.
- EUR 2 (≈ $2)Fee for the application.
RenewalRenewable, 2 years max
Managers and specialists get up to one year, extendable to two years in total; trainees get up to one year plus one year.
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
You can apply for a permanent residence permit after 5 years of continuous lawful temporary residence, with basic Montenegrin, sufficient income, health insurance and housing. Absences must total no more than 10 months, or one absence of up to 6 months.
Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2018Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2026
ProcessingUp to 15 days
A temporary residence and work permit application is decided within 15 days of a complete application (Art. 80(3) of the Law on Foreigners as amended in 2019, which shortened the period from 20 days).
Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2018Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2019Government of Montenegro, Single Contact Point for services
Where to applyAbroad or in-country
Apply in person at the Ministry in your place of stay, or your employer applies; if you hold a long-stay D visa for work you must apply within 10 days of the visa being issued.
Presence rulesAbsence limits
Continuous residence for permanent residence allows several absences totalling up to 10 months, or one absence of up to 6 months, within the 5 years.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 2 years in total
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Montenegro
What you'll need
Who can apply3
- Applicant is a manager or specialist who has worked for the foreign company for at least one year.
- Alternatively, applicant is a graduate trainee employed by the foreign company for at least three months.
- The foreign company is founder of the Montenegrin company or of the part of the company where the foreigner is posted.
What you must show and pay3
- A fee of EUR 60 (≈ $67) · Administrative fee for issuing a temporary residence and work permit (Tariff No. 13 of the Law on Administrative Fees).
- A fee of EUR 5 (≈ $6) · Fee for the permit form.
- A fee of EUR 2 (≈ $2) · Fee for the application.
Documents2
- Proof of the posting and of the length of service, proof of social insurance and proof that the foreigner will return to the foreign company.
- Evidence must be translated into Montenegrin by a certified translator.
Steps1
- The permit is granted outside the annual quota.
After you arrive2
- Managers and specialists receive up to one year, extendable to the end of the work and at most two years.
- Trainees receive up to one year, extendable by at most one more year.
What happens at day 183
How Montenegro decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 2 years in total
- Tax residence
- More than 183 days in a tax yearStay on Montenegrin territory of more than 183 days in the tax year makes a person resident.
- Foreign-source income
Residents of Montenegro are taxed on income earned in Montenegro and abroad.
All tax rules for Montenegro Tax records checked
Full official text
Residence and work permit for a manager or specialist with at least one year at a foreign company, or a graduate trainee with three months, posted to its Montenegrin affiliate. 1 2 3
What you must show and pay
- A fee of EUR 60 (≈ $67) · Administrative fee for issuing a temporary residence and work permit (Tariff No. 13 of the Law on Administrative Fees). 4 2
- A fee of EUR 5 (≈ $6) · Fee for the permit form. 2
- A fee of EUR 2 (≈ $2) · Fee for the application. 2
Requirements
- Applicant is a manager or specialist who has worked for the foreign company for at least one year. 1
- Alternatively, applicant is a graduate trainee employed by the foreign company for at least three months. 1
- The foreign company is founder of the Montenegrin company or of the part of the company where the foreigner is posted. 1
- Proof of the posting and of the length of service, proof of social insurance and proof that the foreigner will return to the foreign company. 1
- Evidence must be translated into Montenegrin by a certified translator. 1
- The permit is granted outside the annual quota. 1
- Managers and specialists receive up to one year, extendable to the end of the work and at most two years. 1
- Trainees receive up to one year, extendable by at most one more year. 1
Stay
- Managers and specialists up to one year, extendable to two years in total; trainees up to one year plus one year.
- First stay: up to 12 months, decided case by case.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Nationality
Open to foreigners generally.
Work
Work for the foreign company's Montenegrin affiliate during the posting.
Family
Family members can apply for family reunification.
Official sources
- Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 12/18) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2018 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2018-02-23
- Temporary residence and work (work permit) · Government of Montenegro, Single Contact Point for services · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2024-04-26
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 3/19) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2019 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2019-01-15
- Law on Administrative Fees, Tariff No. 13: fees for permits for foreigners (adopted 6 March 2019) · Official Gazette of Montenegro (Law proclaimed 11 March 2019) · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2019-03-11
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 3/2026) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2026 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2026-01-09
Intra-company transfer and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intra-company transfer | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Domestic work permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| Work permit | Needs income of €600+ a month ≈ $670 | 1 yr, renewable | Limited |
| Healthcare work permit | Needs income of €600+ a month ≈ $670 | 3 yr, renewable | – |
| IT work permit | Needs income of €600+ a month ≈ $670 | 3 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Intra-company transfer?
A fee of EUR 60 (≈ $67). Administrative fee for issuing a temporary residence and work permit (Tariff No. A fee of EUR 5 (≈ $6). Fee for the permit form. A fee of EUR 2 (≈ $2). Fee for the application.
How long can I stay on the Intra-company transfer?
Managers and specialists up to one year, extendable to two years in total; trainees up to one year plus one year.
How long does the Intra-company transfer take to process?
A temporary residence and work permit application is decided within 15 days of a complete application (Art.
Can I work on the Intra-company transfer?
Work for the foreign company's Montenegrin affiliate during the posting.
Can I bring my family on the Intra-company transfer?
Family members can apply for family reunification.
Does the Intra-company transfer lead to permanent residence in Montenegro?
Time on the Intra-company transfer counts toward permanent residence in Montenegro, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Intra-company transfer holders taxed in Montenegro?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Intra-company transfer. The standard rules apply: Residents of Montenegro are taxed on income earned in Montenegro and abroad. From 1 January 2026 taxable employment income is taxed at 0% up to EUR 700 (≈ $780) a month, 9% from EUR 700.01 (≈ $780) to EUR 1,000 (≈ $1,120) and 15% above; employee social contributions are 10.5% (10% pension, 0.5% unemployment) and a municipal surtax of up to 13% of the tax (up to 15% in the Capital City and the Old Royal Capital) is added.
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-12 against 5 official sources. Status: verified against the official sources.
Every figure on this page comes from the official source it links to. The record was researched against these sources, then reviewed separately, with special attention to effective dates and amendments. Where a source does not state something, the page leaves it out.
- Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 12/18) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2018 · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence and work (work permit) · Government of Montenegro, Single Contact Point for services · checked 2026-10-11
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 3/19) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2019 · checked 2026-10-11
- Law on Administrative Fees, Tariff No. 13: fees for permits for foreigners (adopted 6 March 2019) · Official Gazette of Montenegro (Law proclaimed 11 March 2019) · checked 2026-10-11
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 3/2026) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2026 · checked 2026-10-11
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