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Foreign travel advice

Montenegro

Warnings and insurance

Still current at:: 1931 December 2025
Updated:: 1931 December 2025
Latest update:: Updated with information about ~~the~~protests and risks ~~from~~of ~~terrorism~~travel ~~(‘Safety~~disruption ('Warnings and ~~security’~~insurance' ~~page’).~~ page).

Protests and potential travel disruption

There are reports of protests in the municipality of Zeta which can disrupt access to Podgorica Airport.

You should:

monitor local media and official announcements

plan your journey in advance

allow extra time for travel

follow the advice of local authorities

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

see general advice for women travellers
read our guide on disability and travel abroad
see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
read about safety for solo and independent travel
see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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Update history

2025-12-31 10:53
Updated with information about protests and risks of travel disruption (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-12-19 10:13
Updated with information about the risks from terrorism (‘Safety and security’ page’).

2025-12-10 13:31
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

2025-10-08 12:49
Removal of information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-08-14 16:24
Addition of information about wildfires (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).

2025-06-12 14:54
New information on taxis and pedestrian safety (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 17:10
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-08-14 09:47
Information on wildfire risks (‘Safety and security’ page).

2024-07-19 11:38
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.

2024-04-11 16:23
Updated information on passport validity requirements, visa requirements, registering with the local authorities and health insurance cards (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Health’ pages).

2023-09-07 16:55
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.

2023-08-29 16:36
Update on planned protests across Montenegro on 30 August which may cause delays to road travel (‘Summary’ page).

2023-07-27 10:42
Removal of information on COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ page) and minor updates on ‘Driving regulations’ and ‘Extreme and adventure sports’ (‘Safety and security’ page).

2023-06-22 10:29
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.

2023-03-15 15:22
Update ahead of Presidential elections in Montenegro on Sunday 19 March (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2023-03-03 15:24
Update following an explosion in Podgorica on Friday 3 March (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).

2023-02-24 11:15
Various updates in ‘Summary’, ‘Coronavirus’, ‘Safety and security’, ‘Entry requirements’, and ‘Health’ pages.

2022-12-13 16:17
Removal of out of date information about protests taking place in Podgorica on 12 December (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-12-12 11:46
Updated information about protests taking place in Podgorica on 12 December (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-12-02 12:25
Updated information about protests taking place in Montenegro (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-11-16 17:09
Information about protest taking place on 17 November in Podgorica and update on Covid measures in Montenegro (‘Safety and security’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages).

2022-11-11 15:37
Removal of information about protest taking place on 8 November in Podgorica (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-11-08 14:05
New information on a protest taking place on 8 November in Podgorica (‘Safety and security’ page).

2022-10-19 10:36
New information on local elections taking place on 23 October in 14 municipalities (‘Safety and Security’ page).

2022-09-03 12:04
Addition of information and advice on protests announced for the morning of Sunday 4 September near Podgorica Airport (‘Safety and Security’ page)

2022-08-26 15:57
Addition of information that a number of Montenegrin government websites and online services are currently not working (‘Summary’ page).

2022-08-18 16:59
Removal of advice relating to a shooting in Cetinje on 12 August (‘Summary’ page)

2022-08-12 21:19
Latest update: On 12 August a shooting took place in Cetinje. (‘Summary’ page)

2022-07-29 16:34
New information on new public health requirements on facemasks to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and update on toll roads in Montenegro (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).

2022-07-08 16:53
Removal of information on protests planned for 7 July

2022-07-07 16:08
Addition of information on protests planned for the evening of 7 July that may cause disruption in Montenegrin towns and on main roads (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages)

2022-04-12 15:56
Update to information on use of face masks and other COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)

2022-03-23 16:25
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions within Montenegro (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)

2022-03-14 11:13
Addition of information on the removal of COVID-related entry requirements for Montenegro. Updated information on COVID restrictions within Montenegro (‘Entry requirements’ and ‘Coronavirus’ pages)

2022-03-08 17:53
Update to information on entry requirements for travel to Montenegro (‘Entry requirements’ page)

2022-02-25 14:26
Removal of information on a political protest that took place on 24 February (‘Safety and security’ page)

2022-02-24 10:24
Information on a political protest that has been announced for the evening of 24 February across 15 municipalities (‘Safety and security’ page)

2022-02-18 16:44
Update on recent political protests (‘Safety and security’ page) and changes to domestic COVID measures (‘Coronavirus’ page)