Montenegro travellers to Belarus face €35 visa from 1 November 2026

Citizens of Montenegro will need visas to travel to Belarus, Russia and Turkey from 1 November 2026, Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MVP) confirmed. The three countries are introducing reciprocal measures after Montenegro decided to require visas from citizens of Russia, Turkey, China, Belarus and Saudi Arabia.

Key facts

• From 1 November 2026, Montenegrin citizens need visas for Belarus, Russia and Turkey
• The visa will cost 35 euros
• Issuance could take up to three months
• The change was confirmed by Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• China: Montenegrin citizens are to remain visa-free until the end of the year
• Saudi Arabia: Montenegrin citizens already needed a visa before this change

What is changing?

From 1 November, holders of a Montenegrin passport can no longer enter Belarus, Russia or Turkey without a visa. The MVP said a note has already been received confirming the reciprocal measures, and that a note from Turkey is also expected.

How much does it cost and how long does it take?

The visa will cost 35 euros, and the wait for it to be issued could be up to three months. No further details on the application process, required documents or visa validity were given.

Why is this happening?

The measures follow Montenegro's own decision to introduce visas for citizens of Russia, Turkey, China, Belarus and Saudi Arabia. The visa requirement for Montenegrin citizens is being presented as a reciprocal response to that decision.

What about China and Saudi Arabia?

Ivana Đukanović of the MVP said the Chinese embassy has informed her side that "Montenegrin citizens will be visa-free until the end of the year," but added that an announcement would only be made once everything is official. For Saudi Arabia, Montenegrin citizens already required a visa before the new measures.

Who is likely to feel this most?

Bojan Bugarin, an expert in international law, said the change could hit hardest those Montenegrin citizens who travel to Turkey for health reasons — for treatment, diagnostics and various therapies — rather than for tourism.

What this means for travellers

Montenegrin citizens planning trips to Belarus, Russia or Turkey should check the visa requirements for each country before booking and factor in that a visa could take up to three months to be issued. Those travelling to Turkey for medical care should plan well ahead given that processing window.

Montenegro's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it expects a note from Turkey, and that further information on the arrangement with China will be announced once it is official.