🇲🇪 Montenegro · Naturalisation
Citizenship — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Work experience | 2+ years |
| Age range | 18–None |
Duration & renewal
Citizenship possible after 10 years.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://data.globalcit.eu/NationalDB/docs/Law%20on%20Montenegrin%20Citizenship%20(consolidated%202016)%20EN.pdf.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Work experience
Years to citizenship
“Article 8 ... 3. that he or she has lawful and uninterrupted residence in Montenegro over a period of 10 years, prior to applying for Montenegrin citizenship”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-09.