Montenegro

Montenegro Citizenship by investment

Montenegro Citizenship
in 3 months

Visa-free travel to over
122 countries

Citizenship in Europe
from € 350,000

No residency, prior to or after grant of citizenship, is required

E-2 Treaty with the USA – option to relocate and operate business in the US

Program is limited to a maximum quota of 2,000 applications only Program will close once this quota has been reached.

The Montenegro Citizenship by Investment Program

Launched on 3rd October 2019 and limited to only 2,000 applications, offers one of the simplest and fastest routes to acquiring an alternative citizenship for investors and their family, in exchange for minimum real estate investment from €250,000 as well as €100,000 government contribution, which makes €350,000 the total capital amount required. Coupled with fast application processing time, it is the most affordable route to obtaining a European passport, providing its holder with visa-free access to over 122 countries in just 3 months. With one of the fastest growing economies in the Balkans, Montenegro has established itself not only as a world renown holiday destination, with some of the finest beaches and super yacht marinas, but also as a strategic destination for some of the world’s most important industries. Montenegro is a member of NATO and is also an official candidate for future expansion of the EU.

Fast processed European Citizenship

Fast application processing within 3 months

Entire family is eligible

Citizenship granted to the main applicant, spouse, children and dependent children over 18

Affordable Citizenship in Europe

The lowest capital entry requirement among alternative citizenship programs in Europe

Visa-free travel

Over 121 countries worldwide Free movement in Europe’s Schengen Area, (26 EU states), Hong Kong, Singapore and Russia

No Residency requirements

No physical requirements, prior to or after citizenship, are necessary

Favourable tax regime

Montenegro has one of the lowest personal income tax rates in the world, fixed at just 9-11%

Real estate investment

Only government approved selection of properties

Short route to the USA

The Montenegro-USA, E-2 Treaty, enables citizens to both set up a business in the USA and to reside therein

Safe and secure environment

“Insurance policy” with family security guaranteed in case of economic or political instability

Simple and straightforward process

No language requirements No previous education or management experience requirements No military service requirement

Dual Citizenship is permitted

No obligation to relinquish current nationality

Firm presence in European arena

Montenegro is a member state of the European Monetary Union, the NATO Alliance, OSCE and an official EU candidate

Investment Requirements

To qualify for the Montenegrin Citizenship, investors are required to make a government contribution of €100,000 to a special fund for the advancement of underdeveloped areas, and to invest in government approved real estate projects in the country to the minimum value of €250,000-€450,000. The minimum property investment threshold depends on the location of the property. Total capital requirements must equate to €350,000 when buying property in an undeveloped region, and to €550,000 in a developed region of Montenegro.

OPTION 1

From € 350,000

€100,000 – non-refundable contribution in the form of a government fund donation
€250,000 – real estate investment in an undeveloped region (northern and central regions of the country, excluding Podgorica)

OPTION 2

From € 550,000

€100,000 – non-refundable contribution in the form of a government fund donation
€450,000 – real estate investment in a developed region (South of the country, capital of Podgorica and the coastal regions)