Montenegro · Student
Montenegro Student permit
First stay: 1 yr
Temporary residence for schooling and study (Law on Foreigners, Art. 47)
First checked against official sources on Record corrected 11 Oct 2026Change log
Key facts
Student permit is a student route for Montenegro. You can work locally. Checked 2026-10-11 against the official source.
- Government fees
- €5 ≈ $6 · €2 ≈ $2
- Processing
- Up to 40 days
- First stay
- 1 yr
Cost, time and long term
To apply: government fees €7 ≈ $8 in total (2 fees); decision: up to 40 days. No lawyer or agent fee is included.
Government fees€5 ≈ $6 · €2 ≈ $2
- EUR 5 (≈ $6)Fee for the permit form.
- EUR 2 (≈ $2)Fee for the application.
Shown, not spent€20+/day ≈ $22
- EUR 20 a day (≈ $22)Minimum funds for each day of the requested stay; a scholarship, guarantee or payment of costs by a person or institution is also accepted as proof.
RenewalRenewable
The permit covers the school or study year and can be extended to complete studies. Apply to extend at least 30 days before expiry; since 2026 an extension must be on the same legal basis as the earlier permit.
Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2018Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2026
Permanent residenceAfter 5 years of residence
Only half of the time spent on a study, specialisation or training permit counts toward the 5 years needed for a permanent residence permit.
ProcessingUp to 40 days
A temporary residence application is decided within 40 days of a complete application.
Where to applyInside the country
Apply in person at the Ministry of Interior in your place of stay after entering lawfully; you may stay until the decision if you apply before your 90 days end.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Needs a place at a school or university in Montenegro
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- Applicant is enrolled in schooling or study in Montenegro and has a certificate of enrolment.
- Applicant meets the general conditions of Art. 43 of the Law.
What you must show1
- Funds of at least EUR 20 (≈ $22) for each day of the requested stay, or proof of a scholarship or a guarantee covering the costs.
Documents2
- Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and criminal record certificate.
- A minor applicant needs the consent of a parent, guardian or legal representative.
Steps1
- Apply in person at the Ministry of Internal Affairs unit in the place of residence; the decision is made within 40 days.
After you arrive2
- The permit runs for the school or study year and can be extended to finish studies, up to two years after the programme length.
- Time on a study permit counts at half toward the five years for permanent residence.
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 1 year at first, renewable
- 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
What you need to arrange
- Health insurance
Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and criminal record certificate
- Accommodation
Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and criminal record certificate
- Police certificate and civil documents
Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and criminal record certificate
- Money to show
This route asks for savings of €20+ a day ≈ $22.
Taken from this route's requirements above. The authority's own list is the one that counts.
Full official text
Residence permit for foreigners enrolled in school or higher education in Montenegro, issued for the school or study year. 1 2 3 4 5
What you must show and pay
- Savings of at least EUR 20 a day (≈ $22) · Minimum funds for each day of the requested stay; a scholarship, guarantee or payment of costs by a person or institution is also accepted as proof. 4
- A fee of EUR 5 (≈ $6) · Fee for the permit form. 5
- A fee of EUR 2 (≈ $2) · Fee for the application. 5
Requirements
- Applicant is enrolled in schooling or study in Montenegro and has a certificate of enrolment. 1 2
- Applicant meets the general conditions of Art. 43 of the Law. 1
- Funds of at least EUR 20 (≈ $22) for each day of the requested stay, or proof of a scholarship or a guarantee covering the costs. 3 4
- Certificate of enrolment, valid passport, proof of accommodation, health insurance and criminal record certificate. 1 6 4
- A minor applicant needs the consent of a parent, guardian or legal representative. 1
- Apply in person at the Ministry of Internal Affairs unit in the place of residence; the decision is made within 40 days. 1
- The permit runs for the school or study year and can be extended to finish studies, up to two years after the programme length. 1 2
- Time on a study permit counts at half toward the five years for permanent residence. 1
Stay
- Permit valid for the school or study year, extendable to complete studies for up to two years beyond the programme length.
- 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
Holders of a study permit may work in Montenegro without a separate work permit.
Family
Family members can apply for family reunification with a foreigner holding temporary residence.
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
- 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
- Rulebook on forms, detailed conditions and manner of issuing temporary residence and temporary residence and work permits · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 25/2019 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2019-04-30
- Rulebook amendment: daily means of support, minimum pay and health insurance (Official Gazette of Montenegro 12/25) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2025 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2025-02-11
- Temporary residence and work (work permit) · Government of Montenegro, Single Contact Point for services · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2024-04-26
- Rulebook amendment: proof of accommodation (Official Gazette of Montenegro 145/22) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 145/2022 · checked 2026-10-11 · published 2022-12-27
Student permit and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student permit | – | 1 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Student permit Portugal | Needs income of €920+ a month ≈ $1,030 | 3 yr, renewable | Yes |
| Internship permit Spain | – | 1 yr, renewable | – |
| D3 study visa Georgia | – | 1 yr, renewable | No |
| Student visa Italy | Needs savings of €10k+ a year ≈ $11k | – | Yes |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Student permit?
Savings of at least EUR 20 a day (≈ $22). Minimum funds for each day of the requested stay; a scholarship, guarantee or payment of costs by a person or institution is also accepted as proof. 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 Student permit?
Permit valid for the school or study year, extendable to complete studies for up to two years beyond the programme length.
How long does the Student permit take to process?
A temporary residence application is decided within 40 days of a complete application.
Can I work on the Student permit?
Yes. Holders of a study permit may work in Montenegro without a separate work permit.
Can I bring my family on the Student permit?
Family members can apply for family reunification with a foreigner holding temporary residence.
Does the Student permit lead to permanent residence in Montenegro?
Time on the Student permit counts toward permanent residence in Montenegro, which the rules allow after 5 years of residence.
How are Student permit holders taxed in Montenegro?
No special regime in our records is tied to the Student permit. 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 2026-10-11 against 6 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
- Law amending the Law on Foreigners (Official Gazette of Montenegro 3/2026) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 3/2026 · checked 2026-10-11
- Rulebook on forms, detailed conditions and manner of issuing temporary residence and temporary residence and work permits · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 25/2019 · checked 2026-10-11
- Rulebook amendment: daily means of support, minimum pay and health insurance (Official Gazette of Montenegro 12/25) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 12/2025 · checked 2026-10-11
- Temporary residence and work (work permit) · Government of Montenegro, Single Contact Point for services · checked 2026-10-11
- Rulebook amendment: proof of accommodation (Official Gazette of Montenegro 145/22) · Official Gazette of Montenegro No. 145/2022 · checked 2026-10-11
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