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Temporary Residence Based on Owned Real Estate

MontenegroInvestment

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What investment option or options qualify?

The qualifying investment is ownership of real estate in Montenegro, proven by a land-registry certificate or other cadastral proof of ownership; a co-owner of at least one half of the property also qualifies. Qualifying real estate means family houses, weekend houses, villas, apartments, hospitality establishments, residential-business buildings and business premises.

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What official minimum amount, tier or threshold applies to each relevant option?

The proof of property value is the property-transfer-tax assessment decision issued by the local tax authority, whose taxable base must be not less than EUR 150,000. This value proof is not required from nationals of EU member states or their family members (whatever their nationality), nor from nationals of Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland.

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How long must the investment be maintained and what continuing ownership, investment or physical-presence conditions are important?

To extend this permit, the holder must also attach proof that tax obligations were paid during the permit's validity. A temporary residence permit ceases when the grounds on which it was issued cease, or if the holder stays outside Montenegro for more than 30 days during the temporary residence. The official source does not state a minimum holding period for the property.

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Limits of the record
  • No minimum holding period for the property is stated.

Which family members can be included where officially stated, and what broad residence/work rights result?

Spouses and family members, including same-sex partners, are eligible for inclusion under expanded definitions introduced by the 2026 amendments to the Law on Foreigners.

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Limits of the record
  • The IMI record does not specify the exact family members beyond spouses and same-sex partners, nor does it state the residence/work rights that result from inclusion.
  • Route basis, no family-inclusion clause
    Dozvola za privremeni boravak radi korišćenja i raspolaganja pravom na nepokretnosti koju stranac posjeduje u
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    Spouses and family members, including same-sex partners, are eligible for inclusion under expanded definitions introduced by the 2026 amendments to the Law on Foreigners.

What status is obtained, how is it renewed, what longer-term residence/citizenship direction is officially stated, and what happens to the investment when relevant?

The permit is temporary, valid for one year and renewable. After five years on a temporary permit, holders may apply for permanent residency. Following a further five years on a permanent permit, they become eligible for Montenegrin citizenship, bringing the total timeline to ten years.

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Limits of the record
  • The IMI record does not state what happens to the investment when relevant, nor does it provide renewal conditions beyond the one-year validity and renewability.
  • Route basis, no distinct duration/exit clause
    Dozvola za privremeni boravak radi korišćenja i raspolaganja pravom na nepokretnosti koju stranac posjeduje u
  • program_overview
    The permit is temporary, valid for one year and renewable.
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    After five years on a temporary permit, holders may apply for permanent residency. Following a further five years on a permanent permit, they become eligible for Montenegrin citizenship, bringing the total timeline to ten years.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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