🇲🇪 Montenegro · Permanent Settlement
Permanent Residence Permit — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
| Age range | 4–100 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 60 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://www.gov.me/en/article/permanent-residence.
- Typical processing: ~180 days.
Frequently asked
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“A foreigner may be granted a permanent residence permit if... has a health insurance.”
“...the Ministry, followed by the prior opinion of the Agency and the police about the existence of obstacles due to reasons of national security or public order.”
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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.