Ways of obtaining a residence permit in Montenegro

The process of obtaining a residence permit in Montenegro is quite simple. Right now this is due to the fact that the country is not yet a member of the European Union. Therefore, a large number of foreigners choose this particular country for seasonal residence or immigration.

A residence permit in Montenegro is an official document in the form of a plastic card. It allows you to live in the country for the period of 5 years. In addition, the owner of this document can work and conduct business in Montenegro, as well as apply for free medical insurance. Children of citizens with a residence permit are allowed to enroll in local schools.

How can one obtain a residence permit?

There are several options for obtaining the document, and the main ones include the following:

• purchase of residential or commercial properties;
• employment in local companies;
• opening your own business;
• marriage with a resident of the country;
• family reunification;
• entering a university in Montenegro.

The law that ownership of real estate in Montenegro provides the right to obtain a residence permit was adopted in 2015. In this case, the document is issued for 1 year, but its owner can extend his stay for an unlimited number of times. However, it is important that during this time the property remains in the possession of the investor. One of the advantages of this way of obtaining a residence permit is that close relatives of the owner of the property can also apply for it.

When obtaining a residence permit, if the investor has an official job in the country, it is necessary to attach a contract signed with the employer to the application. It must indicate the wage and the place of temporary residence. If a foreigner opens his own business then it must be registered in his name. In addition to that, the owner must pay all required taxes on time. Otherwise the applicant will be refused a residence permit.

If a foreigner wishes to obtain a residence permit by marrying a citizen of Montenegro several conditions must be met:

• minimum age of the person submitting the documents must be 18 years old;
• marriage must take place on the territory of Montenegro;
• applicant must have a valid passport;
• it is mandatory to provide evidence that the applicant has a steady income, as well as a place to live.

If a foreigner receives a residence permit, then he can relocate his family members to the country - children, wife or husband.

It is also important to note that all foreign students can apply for a residence permit. The fact that a student got accepted to a university gives them the right to apply.

The investor can apply for a residence permit in any location in Montenegro. To do this he needs to contact the police department of Montenegro. The documents that must be submitted include a passport, medical insurance, a criminal record, as well as a number of papers confirming employment, ownership of real estate, etc.