How many embassies has Montenegro opened in the world since the proclamation of independence and how many foreign embassies have been opened in Montenegro?

To date, Montenegro has opened 17 Embassies, two General Consulates and 6 missions to International Organizations. In turn 20 Embassies, 1 General Consulate (Croatia) and 1 Trade-Economic Office (Czech Republic) have been opened in Montenegro. Thus far 42 non-resident Ambassadors have been accredited to Montenegro.

Who represents the interests of Montenegro in the countries where Montenegro does not have diplomatic representation?

Apart from Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia, where the interests of Montenegro are represented by Bulgaria, the Republic of Serbia represents interests of Montenegro in the countries where Montenegro does not have diplomatic representation.

When and where can information on international agreements to which Montenegro is party be obtained?

Information on international agreements to which Montenegro is a party to the contract can be obtained at the official website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (see the Foreign Policy section).

How can Montenegrin citizenship be acquired ?

According to the law Montenegrin citizenship can be obtained by descent, birth in Montenegro, by acceptance of foreigners and by virtue of international agreements.

How to register a child born abroad?

For registration of a child born abroad it is necessary to submit a request for registration of the child in the register of births and in the register of citizens of Montenegro. The request should be supported by the following documents:

1. Original birth certificate from abroad
2. Evidence of marriage
3. Certificate on citizenship for both parents
4. Copies of passports of both parents.

I am a citizen of Montenegro born in Skopje and live in Podgorica. Do I have to go to Skopje to take my birth certificate or is there some other way to do this?

You can address in writing the Department for Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro and ask for mediation of our diplomatic mission in Macedonia in order to obtain the certificate. For these and similar services an administrative fee of 10 € is payable to the Budget of Montenegro.

I am a citizen of Montenegro. I am married to a national of Mexico. We intend to move to Montenegro. How can my wife regulate her stay?

The stay can be regulated by reporting the stay with the responsible service of the Police Directorate with adequate documentation (marriage certificate, evidence on resolved housing issue).

Under which conditions can citizens of former Yugoslavia work in Montenegro?

According to Article 3 of the Law on Employment and Work of Foreigners which is to come into force in 1 January 2009 foreigner can become employed, i.e. work in Montenegro, on condition that he has: a work permit, a permanent residence permit or permit for temporary stay, concluded contract on work, or civil-legal contract that the person obliged to report work has reported the foreign person for work in compliance with the provisions of this law.

What is the procedure for transfer of mortal remains of a Montenegrin citizen deceased abroad?

In order to transport the remains of a Montenegrin citizen to be buried in Montenegro, it is necessary to obtain a posthumous passport/laissez passer issued by the diplomatic and consular posts of Montenegro.
Documents required for the issuance of a posthumous passpot/laissez passer:

1. Request of the family or of the agency for funeral services in which the transport itinerary, date and place of departure and the date and place of arrival to Montenegro are quoted
2. Passport of the deceased person or another identification document
3. Death Certificate with cause of death.

My husband is a foreigner. Can our child obtain dual citizenship?

Yes, subject to formal request for registration of the child into the Birth register and the Register of Montenegrin citizens before the child turns 18. The request is to be filed by the parent who is a Montenegrin citizen.

I am living in Sweden where I have permanent residence. Where can I obtain the new Montenegrin passport?

Providing our diplomatic representations with the pertinent technical equipment is underway in our General Consulate in Frankfurt whilst other missions will be equipped in the forthcoming period to enable the Montenegrin citizens with temporary or permanent residence abroad to obtain passports. Other interested parties can submit a request in their place of birth.