Montenegro's former citizenship by investment program is closed. Review its historical terms and the current program status before making plans.
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Montenegro's Citizenship by Investment program expired on 31 December 2022 and is not accepting applications. The information below is retained only as a historical overview and must not be treated as a currently available route.
It is at the heart of discovery, beauty, and opportunity. Long considered the pearl of the Balkans, this nation represents the ideal symbiosis between a natural and modern world. As one of the fastest growing economies in the Balkans, Montenegro is quickly becoming a key destination for investors seeking mobility, security, and increased quality of life.
Montenegro's investor-citizenship scheme is closed. Speak with Global Pass about currently available alternatives.
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The questions applicants ask most often about Montenegro's Citizenship by Investment Program.
No. Montenegro's investor-citizenship scheme expired on 31 December 2022 and is closed to new applications. No replacement program is currently available.
The program operated for a limited application period and expired at the end of 2022. The figures on this page are retained solely as historical information.
Under the former program, applicants were required to make a €100,000 government-fund contribution and an approved real-estate investment of at least €250,000 in northern or central Montenegro (excluding Podgorica) or €450,000 in Podgorica or the coastal region, plus applicable fees. These are historical figures and are not an available offer.
Not yet. Montenegro is a candidate country and one of the more advanced Western Balkan states in the EU accession process, having opened negotiations on all accession chapters, but no confirmed membership date exists.
Montenegro's citizenship law does not generally permit dual citizenship except in specific circumstances recognized by bilateral agreement or ministerial discretion. Applicants should confirm their specific situation with an advisor before proceeding.
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