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Residence and work permit

Why you need a temporary residence and work permit in Montenegro

The Law on Foreigners regulates the conditions for the entry, movement and stay of foreigners on the territory of Montenegro. Entry into Montenegro means crossing the state border, i.e. the border crossing at which border control is carried out. The retention of a foreigner in the transit area of an airport and in the anchorage or docking area of a port, within the meaning of this law, is not considered entry into Montenegro. The Law on Foreigners prescribes that the stay of foreigners in Montenegro can be:
  • stay of up to 90 days
  • temporary residence
  • permanent settlement
  A temporary residence and work permit is proof of the legal movement, stay and work of a foreign national on the territory of Montenegro, and holding it is mandatory if the foreigner is employed and resides in Montenegro. The temporary residence and work permit is issued in the form of a plastic card that you present for inspection to persons authorised to request this document from you, e.g. at border crossings or, if you have committed a traffic offence, at the request of an authorised official. To drive a car in Montenegro with local licence plates you must have a registered temporary residence.   The residence and work permit in Montenegro is used for:
  • employment of a foreigner;
  • seasonal employment of a foreigner;
  • work of a posted worker;
  • provision of contracted services;
  • intra-company transfer within a foreign business entity.

The duration of the residence and work permit is limited

Depending on the type of permit, each has a different period of validity. For example, a temporary residence and work permit for employment is valid for up to one year, while a temporary residence and work permit for seasonal employment is valid for up to six months within a one-year period. There are also permits, i.e. postings of workers, for a maximum of 3 months within one calendar year. As one of its services, Finance Plus offers exactly the residence and work permit service, regardless of the type. The client is required to be personally present when submitting the application and collecting the permit. During the preparation of the required documentation, Finance Plus staff provide full support to the client.   Types of temporary residence and work permit:
  • First residence on the basis of employment, seasonal work or cross-border services
  • First residence on the basis of family reunification
  • First temporary residence on the basis of marriage to a Montenegrin citizen
  • Temporary residence on the basis of real estate ownership
  • Temporary residence on the basis of schooling
  One of the most common client questions is what documentation is required to obtain a work and residence permit for employment. The client must be personally present when submitting the application and collecting the permit. During the preparation of the required documentation, Finance Plus staff provide full support to the client.

Documentation required to submit an application for a permit

  • proof of means of support;
  • proof of secured accommodation;
  • proof of health insurance;
  • a photocopy of a valid travel document;
  • proof that in the country of origin the applicant has not been finally sentenced to an unconditional prison sentence longer than 6 months for a criminal offence prosecuted ex officio, or that the legal consequences of the conviction have ceased;
  • a written offer from the employer for the employment of the foreigner in a specific position, containing all the essential elements of the employment contract (not required for a sole trader or an executive director who is the sole owner or holds more than 51% of the capital);
  • proof of the level of education obtained and the qualification (recognition of diplomas is not required for diplomas issued in the Republic of Serbia before 25.01.2008, and from the former republics of the SFRY until the day they became independent states, i.e. 1992/1993);
  • proof of medical fitness (a medical certificate issued by a competent medical institution in Montenegro);
  • proof of registration of a legal entity or natural person with its seat in Montenegro (an excerpt from the CRPS).
 

Documentation required to submit an application for temporary residence on the basis of real estate ownership

A foreigner in Montenegro may obtain the right of residence on the basis of real estate ownership (apartment, house, business premises)
  • Completed registration with the Tourist Organisation
  • a photocopy of a valid travel document (passport)
  • Real estate certificate on the basis of which residence is requested, not older than 6 months
  • proof of health insurance
  • proof of means of support
  • proof that in the country of origin the applicant has not been finally sentenced to an unconditional prison sentence longer than 6 months for a criminal offence prosecuted ex officio, or that the legal consequences of the conviction have ceased;
If you are a foreign national and wish to establish a company or take up employment with one of the Montenegrin companies, we are the right partner to support you. Obtaining the required documentation demands an excellent knowledge of local legislation; we guarantee the preparation of the complete documentation in accordance with the articles of the law in order to avoid high financial and non-financial penalties.   Our associates speak English, German and Russian. The competent institution for issuing the residence and work permit is the Ministry of the Interior of Montenegro.

For more information, contact our legal department.

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