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Montenegro implements visa requirements for Turkish citizens

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2026-11-02 12:22 UTC → 2026-11-04 22:04 UTC · added ~~removed~~

As of November 1, 2026, Montenegro has officially ended visa-free travel for holders of ordinary Turkish passports. This policy change, part of a broader effort to align with European Union standards, also affects citizens from Russia, Belarus, China, and Saudi Arabia. The decision was made by the Montenegrin government in July to fulfill obligations related to Chapter 24 of the EU accession negotiations, which covers justice, freedom, and security. While holders of diplomatic, special, and service passports remain exempt, Turkish citizens must now obtain a visa to enter, unless they hold valid visas or residence permits from the Schengen Area, the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Japan, or New Zealand. For travelers from the five affected countries who entered Montenegro legally before the end of October, existing stay rules remain in effect. In response to these changes, Russia and Belarus have implemented reciprocal measures. Montenegrin citizens will now require visas to enter Belarus, while visa requirements for travel to Russia are scheduled to begin on December 30. Montenegro has also initiated procedures to terminate visa-free agreements with Russia, Belarus, and Turkey. Regarding China, the country has maintained its visa-free regime for Montenegrin citizens until December 31, 2026. ~~Prior to~~ Following the ~~deadline, Adil Ozuzun, president~~ implementation of these rules, concerns have emerged regarding the ~~Association~~ impact of ~~Montenegrin Emigrants~~ reciprocal measures from ~~Burhaniye in Turkey, called~~ Turkey on Montenegrin ~~ministries to address the concerns of the diaspora. Ozuzun requested visa-free~~ citizens. Specifically, advocates such as Rozalina Lulgjuraj from NGO Lantana have raised questions about oncology patients who travel ~~and a renewable ten-year residency status~~ to ~~allow emigrants~~ Turkish clinics for essential diagnosis and ~~their descendants to maintain historical ties~~ treatment. There are fears that administrative delays and ~~visit ancestral sites.~~ visa costs could make necessary medical travel a privilege accessible only to those with sufficient financial means.

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