🇲🇪 Is Montenegro safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Montenegro: 21 diplomatic missions from 19 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Montenegro
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Airports get very busy in summer; arrive well ahead of your scheduled departure to avoid delays at check-in and security
- The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is now active in the Schengen area; allow extra time at borders when entering or leaving
- For road travel, monitor local media, plan your route in advance and follow instructions from local authorities
- Spanish citizens can enter Montenegro with just their national ID (DNI) for stays up to 90 days in a 6-month period
- Carrying both DNI and passport is strongly advised: losing one valid document means automatic deportation at your own cost
- If a reported lost/stolen document is later recovered, notify Spanish police or it will appear on international blacklists and be confiscated at the border
- When entering with a passport, verify the entry stamp has been placed in it to avoid issues at departure
Emergency numbers in Montenegro
Embassies and consulates in Montenegro
21 diplomatic missions from 19 countries, across 3 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Podgorica |
| 🇭🇷 Croatia | 2 | Kotor, Podgorica |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇭🇺 Hungary | 1 | Podgorica |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Podgorica |
…and 7 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Montenegro is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Montenegro safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Montenegro is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Montenegro?
The general emergency number in Montenegro is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Montenegro?
Telcomia tracks 21 diplomatic missions from 19 countries in Montenegro, across 3 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.