From Montenegro to Germany

Entry & visa rule

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Legal basis (Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806, Last verified 21 July 2026)

As a Western Balkans state, you also benefit from the Western Balkans Regulation — any job without a qualification requirement. Read more →

Nationals of Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia can take ANY job in G…

Work permit for people with a recognised vocational qualification (at least 2 years of training) — nurses, ele…

Come to Germany for paid dual vocational training (Ausbildung) — you earn a salary from day one (typically €90…

Do Montenegrin citizens need a visa for Germany?

Visa-free for short stays, but a national (D) visa is required to live and work in Germany.

Does my degree need to be recognised in Germany?

Check your university in the anabin database; a ZAB Statement of Comparability may be needed for skilled-worker permits.

Last verified: 21 July 2026