Wild Beauty
Montenegro
Montenegro translates to “Black Mountain” and is a small country along the Adriatic Sea, featuring the UNESCO-listed Bay of Kotor, Europe’s southernmost fjord.
Capital
Podgorica
Continent
Europe
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Language
Montenegrin
Time-Zone
GST -3hrs (Winter)
GST -2hrs (Summer)
Flight Time
5-6hrs
Did you know… Montenegro is home to the Tara River Canyon, the deepest river canyon in Europe with a depth of 4,300ft.
THE ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Let the journey begin.
Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.
Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.
Montenegro has a Mediterranean climate along the coast, with hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. In the mountains, the climate is more continental, featuring colder winters with significant snowfall and cooler summers.
The currency used in Montenegro is the Euro (€), which has been the official currency since its adoption in 2002.
Despite not being a member of the Eurozone or the European Union, the country adopted the Euro to support economic stability and facilitate international trade.
Parents should ensure that their child’s documents are eligible to travel to Montenegro and match the criteria below.
If your child needs a visa to travel to Montenegro, you must apply for it using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa.
Please check all sample documents below, and relevant official checklists to ensure specific criteria are met.
Passport Validity (Minimum):
3 months after expected return to UAE
UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):
90 days after expected return to UAE
School/College NOC Required:
Yes
Parent/Guardian NOC Required:
Yes
Short Stay Tourist Visa
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Visa Classification: Type C
Visa Type: Single/Double/Multiple Entry
Visa Fee (Aged <14): EUR 20
Visa Fee (Aged >14): EUR 40
Validity: Varies depending on travel history
To apply for a visa, please email the Embassy of Montenegro directly at [email protected]. The Embassy will provide you with detailed support and guidance, including information on the required documents, the complete application process, and an estimated time for approval.
We recommend reaching out to the Embassy of Montenegro as soon as the school trip has been confirmed by both the school and trip provider and deposit payments have been made.
Parent/Guardian to provide:
- Montenegro visa application form
- 1 x studio-quality passport photograph (<6 months old)
- Photocopy of child’s passport
- Photocopy of child’s UAE residency visa
- Photocopy of child’s Emirates ID
- Photocopy of all child’s previous visas
- Photocopy of child’s birth certificate (English)
- Parental no objection certificate (NOC)
- Photocopy of parent/guardian(s) passport
- Photocopy of parent/guardian(s) UAE residency visa
- Salary certificate (From the child’s UAE sponsors employer)
- Trade licence (If child’s UAE sponsor is self-employed)
- Bank statements (Last 3 months, original, stamped by the bank, in the name of the child’s UAE sponsor). Foreign accounts will not be considered.
- Pay slips (Last 3 months, in the name of the child’s UAE sponsor)
- Divorce certificate (If applicable)
Parent/Guardian to request from school:
- School no objection certificate – the NOC should include the child’s full name as per their passport, along with the details and ID copy of the accompanying teacher(s).
Parent/Guardian to request from trip provider:
- Invitation letter
- Flight confirmation
- Proof of accommodation
- Full day-to-day itinerary
- Travel insurance (EUR 30,000 minimum coverage & repatriation)
On average, visa applications take 20 calendar days.
Yes, the Embassy/Consulate of Montenegro will keep your child’s passport whilst their application is being processed.
- Embassy of Montenegro, UAE Website
- +971 2 441 8901
- [email protected]
- Villa 1, Building 69, Rabdan Street 29, Al Mushrif, Abu Dhabi, UAE