Montenegro: Payment methods & tips

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Travel money:

Prepaid Travel credit card

in Euro (EUR)

For ATM cash withdrawals
For cashless payments in shops, restaurants, hotels, and online

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Banknotes

in euro (EUR)

For minor expenses on arrival in country of destination

Local currency / ISO Code

Euro EUR

Further Information

Import local currency
unlimited

Import foreign currency
up to EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent)

Export local currency
unlimited

Export foreign currency
up to EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent)

Credit cards

Die gängigen Kreditkarten werden in begrenztem Umfang akzeptiert. Für detaillierte Informationen wenden Sie sich bitte an den Aussteller der betreffenden Karte.

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Useful tips from our experts:

Travelers are advised not to proceed beyond major cities without sufficient cash.

Acceptance of credit cards is limited. For more detailed information, please contact the credit card issuer.

The declaration form must be kept until final departure.

Keep exchange and transaction receipts.

Travelers are advised to take cash in euro (EUR).

Practical Information:

Time difference with Switzerland

+/- 0 h

National language

Official language

Montenegrin

Language capabilities

German, English, Italian and French

Capital

Podgorica

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Travel documents for Swiss citizens

Passport still valid 3 months or more after end of stay.
Ausländer müssen sich innerhalb von 24 Stunden bei der lokalen Polizeistelle anmelden; Hotels erledigen normalerweise die Meldepflicht für ihre Gäste. Achten Sie darauf, dass Ihr Pass bei der Einreise gestempelt wird; andernfalls muss bei der Ausreise mit Schwierigkeiten gerechnet werden.

Erkundigen Sie sich frühzeitig bei der Botschaft von Montenegro in Genf über die Einreise- und Meldebestimmungen für Personen und Fahrzeuge: Ausstellung von Passierscheinen, Versicherungsnachweis für Fahrzeuge etc.

Driving

Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals.
Minimum age for car rentals: 23 (varies by rental company).
International green insurance card mandatory.
CH sticker, breakdown triangle, first-aid kit and spare headlight bulds mandatory.
Headlights must be on even during the day.
Blood alcohol limit: 0.3 ‰.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Other information

This country is in an active earthquake zone.

Security

Take customary safety precautions and avoid nighttime driving.
A risk of land mines exists in the municipality of Plav.
Avoid demonstrations and large crowds.

Special legal regulations

Photographing persons wearing an uniform, military installations and public buildings (airports, bridges etc.) is prohibited.
Very strict laws to fight illegal drugs.

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Podgorica, Bulevar Svetog Petra Cetinjskog 1a
Tel: +382 20 245 100

Travel advice for Montenegro.