✓Verified against live embassy source · 7 May 2026
Document Checklist
6 required · 2 recommended✓
Valid Passport
Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the visa validity period.
REQ.
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Passport-Size Photo
One color photo, 35x45mm, white background, taken within last 1 month.
REQ.
✓
Proof of Purpose of Stay
Letter of guarantee from a contact in Montenegro, or letter of invitation from a legal entity/state authority/conference organiser.
REQ.
✓
Proof of Financial Means
Minimum €50 per day of stay. Bank statement, cash, traveller's cheques, or credit card evidence.
REQ.
✓
Travel/Health Insurance
Valid health insurance for the full duration of stay in Montenegro.
REQ.
✓
VFS Fee Receipt (ICR)
Proof of consular fee payment issued by VFS at the time of submission.
REQ.
Recommended
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Proof of Accommodation
Hotel booking or paid tourist arrangement confirmation.
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Return Ticket
Return or onward ticket showing intention to leave Montenegro before visa expiry.
Important Notes
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India is not on Montenegro's visa-free list. Apply in person at VFS India — third-party submission not allowed.
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Montenegro visa is processed at the Consulate General in Istanbul (Turkey), not in India. Allow minimum 2–3 weeks.
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Visa fee: €35 EUR. VFS service charge ₹2,821 + mandatory two-way courier fee ₹8,680 additional.
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Financial means requirement: minimum €50 per day of stay.
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Kotor Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — one of the most underrated Adriatic destinations for Indian travellers.
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VFS Global — Montenegro Visa (India) · Verified 2026-05-07