Dutch entrepreneur Jan de Jong, known for spearheading the Croatia Digital Nomad Visa, has revealed on his LinkedIn that Montenegro is developing its own Digital Nomad Visa. The Montenegro Digital Nomad Visa is expected to be launched in the first quarter of 2022.
Visa category
Temporary Residence Permit for digital nomads under Foreigners’ Act*
What are the visa fees/charges?
The fee for issuing a permit for temporary residence and work is EUR67
Is there a minimum income threshold applicable for digital nomad/remote work visa?
Yes, the monthly income should amount to at least 3 minimum wages in Montenegro, threshold applicable for digital which is about EUR1,350
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to income tax?
As per the Personal Income Tax, a foreigner with temporary residence earning as a freelancer serving abroad and earning in Montenegro above three times of minimum net salary in country is exempt to pay personal income tax in Montenegro
Are digital nomad/remote work visa holders subject to social security contributions?
No
Is there Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) relief available in the country?
Yes. However, due to recent changes in Montenegrin PIT Law, the digital nomad/remote work visa holders are exempted from taxation/social security contributions
Is there an income tax requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Is there a social security requirement in the country, in general?
Yes
Are criminal checks required for this visa?
• The applicants are required to have a clean criminal record
• Submission of police clearance or non-conviction proof from native country is a requirement for applicant
For how long is the digital nomad/remote work visa valid?
The permit is valid for 2 years, renewable for another 2 years
Is the applicant bound to any work restraints/limitations?
He must reside in Montenegro in accordance with the basis for which he was granted temporary residence (digital nomad). A digital nomad cannot work on another basis (e.g. local employment)
What are the standard requirements for the digital nomad/remote work visa?
• Passport or travel document with validity 3 months more than visa’s validity
• Proof of purpose of stay
• Proof of payment of consular fee
• one colored photo 35x45mm
• Income earned in previous year by applicant is required to be equivalent to at least three minimum wages monthly (EUR1,350)
• Valid medical insurance
• Applicant is required to have a proof of accommodation, which can be any of the
following:
̛ Proof of ownership of a real estate in Montenegro for residing
̛ Notarized lease agreement
̛ Confirmation from registered accommodation provider
̛ Other corresponding documents
Which countries are eligible to apply for the digital nomad/remote work visa?
Every nationality is eligible since the temporary residence permit is not limited by country of citizenship
Is applicant required to provide proof of employment?
It is necessary to submit an employment contract or other document proving that the foreigner performs work electronically for a foreign company or his own company that is not registered in Montenegro
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