Useful Travel Information
Montenegro is a small Balkan country offering diverse landscapes, from a sunny Adriatic coast to rugged mountains, with useful travel information including visa policies, currency details, and key facts to help plan your visit.
Essential Facts and Figures
Montenegro covers 13,812 km² with a population of 650,000. Its capital, Podgorica, has 150,000 inhabitants, while the old royal capital, Cetinje, has 14,000. The coastline stretches 294 km with 117 beaches. The time zone is CET/CEST, electric current is 230V/50Hz, the calling code is +382, and the currency is EUR.
| Surface | 13.812 km2 |
|---|---|
| Population | 650,000 inhabitants |
| Capital | Podgorica – 150,000 inhabitants |
| Old Royal Capital | Cetinje – 14,000 inhabitants |
| Coastline | 294km with 117 beaches |
| Time Zone | CET/CEST (Central European Time) |
| Electric current | 230V/50Hz |
| Calling Code | +382 |
| Currency | EUR |
| Phone Numbers | 112 – Emergency 122 – Police 123 – Fire Brigade 124 – Ambulance 134 – Trafic Info |
| Mobile Operators | m:tel One T-Mobile |
Notable Geographic Features
Montenegro boasts impressive natural landmarks. The Tara River Canyon is Europe’s deepest at 1,333m. Moreover, it has Europe’s largest vineyard at 23 km² with 11.5 million grapevines. Long Beach Ulcinj is the Adriatic’s longest sand beach at 13 km. Lake Skadar is the Balkans’ largest lake at 530 km². Zla Kolata in Prokletije is the highest peak at 2,534m.
| Deepest Canyon | 1,333m – Tara River Canyon (deepest in Europe) |
|---|---|
| Largest Vineyard | 23km2 with 11.5 million grapevines (largest in Europe) |
| Longest Sand Beach | 13km – Long Beach Ulcinj (longest in Adriatic) |
| Largest Lake | 530km2 – Lake Skadar (largest in Balkans) |
| Highest Peak | 2,534m – Zla Kolata, Prokletije |
Climate and Travel Logistics
Montenegrin Climate
Montenegro has two climates. The coast enjoys a Mediterranean climate with 240 sunny days yearly. Summers are hot and dry, temperatures range 30-35°C. Winters are mild and wet. Podgorica is one of Europe’s hottest cities in summer, sometimes above 40°C. In addition, above 1,200m in summer, fresh mountain air cools temperatures to around 25°C.
Montenegro Visa Regime
No visa is needed for stays under 30 days if you have a valid passport from EU Member-States, USA, Norway, Iceland, Switzerland, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or Japan. Specifically, Montenegro has a reciprocal visa regime. Check the link for details.
Montenegro has a reciprocal visa regime and the best way to find out if you need visa is to check the following link: Montenegro Visa Regime
Currency and ATMs
Montenegro uses the EURO as its official currency, though not an EU member. Consequently, ATMs are widespread. Most accept Visa, Maestro, and MasterCard. American Express and Diners have limited acceptance.