Business & investor visas
Montenegrin Temporary Residence for Business Activity
Temporary residence for foreigners carrying out economic or business activity, letting them base themselves in the country to run it.
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The existence of a distinct 'business activity' temporary-residence ground is supported by official references to residence 'for the purpose of performing economic or business activity', but the exact conditions and any capital/company requirements were not verified from a full official page.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Montenegro government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Temporary residence for the purpose of economic/business activity
- Route type
- Business / self-employment residence permit
- Purpose
- Performing economic or business activity in Montenegro
- Decided by
- Ministry of Interior
- For
- Intended stays of more than 90 days to conduct business or entrepreneurial activity
- Where to apply
- Ministry of Interior (police) in Montenegro
- Processing time
- Up to 30 days from submission
- Statutory period under the Law on Foreigners — confirm current figure.
- Validity
- Issued for up to 1 year, renewable
- Validity/renewal specifics to be confirmed against gov.me.
- Note
- Directors/owners may need a combined work-and-residence permit
- A foreigner running the business as director typically needs a work permit alongside residence.
Who it is for
- Foreigners establishing or running a business in Montenegro
- Self-employed people performing economic activity in the country
Requirements
- A valid travel document
- Evidence justifying the economic/business activity ground
- Evidence of secured accommodation and sufficient means of subsistence
How to apply
- Submit the application in person to the Ministry of Interior at your place of residence
- Enclose the evidence for the business ground
Documents you may need
- Company registration extract / evidence of your entrepreneurial activity
- Valid passport (plus a copy)
- Passport-size photograph
- Proof of sufficient financial means
- Health insurance valid in Montenegro
- Proof of accommodation in Montenegro
- Criminal record / police clearance certificate
- Work permit documentation where you act as director
Frequently asked questions
Yes — the residence is based on conducting business in Montenegro, so the business or entrepreneurial activity must be registered before the residence application is submitted.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.