SloveniaMontenegro has announced plans to introduce visa requirements for citizens of several countries, including Russia and Turkey, starting from November 2026. The move aims to fully align Montenegro’s visa policy with that of the European Union, fulfilling one of the key conditions for advancing its membership negotiations with the EU. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the government passed a regulation last week requiring citizens of Belarus, China, Russia, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey to obtain visas to enter Montenegro. The ministry emphasized that this step demonstrates Montenegro’s commitment to European integration. To ease the transition, the country has partnered with VFS Global to allow visa applications through service centers in several Asian and Middle Eastern countries, including India, Bangladesh, Kyrgyzstan, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Similar centers are expected to open in additional countries in the future.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual update on Montenegro’s visa policy changes aligned with EU standards. It includes direct quotes from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and explains the policy shift without overtly favoring any political side. The framing remains neutral, focusing on procedural and legal
