Where to register in Montenegro. Tax on tourists in Montenegro. Contacts of the travel agency in Montenegro: mail and phone number

Every new tourist is interested in whether there is a visa to Montenegro, whether the country is safe, whether a holiday here is expensive or cheap, whether prices in supermarkets differ from yours, whether English and Russian are understood here. The most important thing before any trip is to study the characteristics of the country, the mentality of the people, gastronomic preferences, climatic conditions and local traditions. If Montenegro did not live up to your expectations, then you were not information savvy 😉

Visa to Montenegro in 2018

Residents of Russia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan A visa is not required for Montenegro. That is, all you need is a valid passport! Ukrainians have the right to enter for 90 days, then they must leave the country for 90 days. They cannot be visited every month, but they can live for 3 months in a row... Russians have the right to rest for 90 days only during the tourist season. In 2018, it is introduced for the period from April 15 to October 31, that is, you can rest for no more than 3 months during this period, you do not need to go to visaran! If you want to live in Montenegro for six months to a year, then put a stamp every 30 days on any border about exit and entry, register at the tourist office and live in pleasure! This right is given only to holders of Russian passports!

Citizens of Belarus They can fly to Montenegro without a visa, but with a voucher (from a travel agency) or with an invitation from a private person, officially certified. Belarusians can also enter the territory of Montenegro with a valid Schengen visa, US or UK visa.

Citizens of Kazakhstan get visa-free entry to Montenegro only for a season, in 2018 they have already announced the abolition of visas from April 1.

Registration of tourists in Montenegro (white cardboard)

Every foreign citizen must be registered at a tourist information point or electronically (done in hotels). A tourist in Montenegro needs to pay a boravishnu tax, this is a tax for accommodation - 1 euro per day, free - children under 12 years old and disabled people, teenagers from 12 to 18 years old - 50%. Previously, they gave out white cardboard with the dates of arrival and departure, and paid at the Post Office. Now everything is done electronically; the owner of the villa or at the reception must do this within 24 hours of arrival.

If you rent an apartment without travel agencies and the owners are not going to pay tax, ask them for their full name and address, and go to the tourist office yourself on the first day. If you are the owner of your own home in Montenegro, you and your family members do not pay the tourist tax, but you are also required to register when crossing the border. Look for this on the map in your city - Turistički informativni centar


What are the consequences of non-payment of the tour? tax? At airports, it is rare that anyone checks this information on a computer, but there have been cases of a fine of 200 euros and lengthy proceedings... Most often, questions arise from border guards at the road borders, especially in front of Bosnia (Trebinje), where Russians go for visas. The border guards there, lured with money, behave like greyhounds, and will definitely check your data in the database for paying the Boravish tax. If you don’t have it, the fine is from 60 to 200 euros.

How to protect yourself from a fine when traveling in the Balkans? Be sure to check with the hotel reception whether you have been registered and tell them about your upcoming trip to Bosnia, Albania, Serbia, and Croatia. Hotels often give you a receipt for payment, or take a photo of it on your phone. If you pay the tourist tax yourself, keep the payment in your wallet. This check will also protect you if the data was entered incorrectly into the computer database (extra space, wrong letter - this has happened to me personally).

Insurance for a trip to Montenegro?

If you are not going to rent a car, try extreme species sports, if you are worried about the health of your children, I advise you to take care of insurance; you can buy it online at , tourists say that it performs well Alfa insurance— solves your insurance questions in 15 minutes, even in the Kotor hospital.

Such a widespread disease in July-August as rotavirus “mows down” almost everyone - from young to old in urban areas. crowded beaches. And simply appendicitis can happen to you, only in Budva there is no surgery, you will be sent to Kotor, where services for foreigners cost 10 times higher than in other hospitals in Montenegro. I know how ours were billed there for appendicitis surgery for 5,000 - 7,000 euros, instead of 500 as in Podgorica, or 0 euros if there was insurance. Read.

Is it safe in Montenegro

One of the few countries in Europe where you can feel at home complete safety. This applies to both women and children. You will be amazed that:

  • The lockers in the supermarket don't have locks.
  • many people on the beach leave personal belongings unattended and swim away to the buoys
  • there are no high fences near the houses, they often don’t lock the car
  • Montenegrins do not steal what is lying badly on the street
  • hitchhiking in this country is a free and fairly safe service, but if you are a girl, I recommend immediately clarifying that you are married in order to protect yourself from a long dialogue about what you are beautiful and let's go for coffee.
  • at night you can not be afraid to walk around the city, although crowds of men will get in your way, they will not offend you


Of course, there is a black sheep in a family. During the tourist season, neighbors from Balkan countries to steal small things: tourist apartments on the 1st floor, bicycles, bags on the beach, etc. Don't relax completely! I will also note that in tourism business in Montenegro, more than half of the workers are Serbs, Bosnians, Kosovars, Macedonians, and I can’t vouch for them. And don’t forget about the gypsies, they usually operate in the summer in old cities, on the embankments and on the street terraces of restaurants.

As for me, it’s dangerous in Montenegro wild mountains and not in crowded places. There you are alone with a wolf, a bear, a wild boar and a poisonous snake 😄 Don’t go to the mountains alone!

Smoking in Montenegro

One of the most slippery topics... people smoke a lot in the Balkans! Therefore, come to terms with this fact or do not fly here on vacation. Although in summer time save the street terraces of cafes, you don’t have to sit in smoky rooms. A Montenegrin cannot imagine his morning without coffee and a cigarette. Moreover, both sexes “suffer” from this addiction, according to statistics - every third Montenegrin smokes.

Once they tried to ban state level smoke in cafes and restaurants, so Montenegrins stopped going to them. And for them this is the second home, or rather the first and main one. A couple of months later the authorities gave relief. Still, the treasury also needs to be replenished; the mercantile Montenegrin government does not want to lose cigarettes on the income from catering. Now restaurateurs pay a fine for smokers, agreeing in advance with this situation. Therefore, you, tourists, will have to endure and choose a non-smoking area.


If you look closely at an old photo of a Montenegrin family, you will notice that the old people have long smoking pipes - a mandatory attribute, as well as weapons.


You won’t believe it, but even in hospitals and maternity hospitals, doctors and nurses smoke. No, they don’t run outside to do this... they usually smoke in the kitchen or in their office. A Serbian website cited statistics - 29% of doctors and 42% of nurses smoke! I do an annual medical examination for a work visa in Montenegro, I go to the small Przno clinic, there a gray-haired man signs for all the doctors, glancing at me -Are you healthy? - Certainly“, I answer. And he makes sweeping strokes with one hand, and smokes a cigarette with the other. Two things do not change in this clinic from year to year - the Soviet interior and Balkan habits 😉

With children at sea in Montenegro

There is a cult of children in Montenegro; they are loved here and will never be offended. And since Russian children sometimes have blond hair and blue eyes, for Montenegrins this is a doll! They will squeeze you in the store while you pay at the checkout, pay attention to you on the beach and in restaurants, and let you skip the line. Montenegrin dads are very caring and often go for walks with their children.

In Montenegro there is no developed service for families with children, as in Turkey. If you are looking for hotels in Montenegro, where everything is inclusive, you will find a dozen options... Look at hotels in Becici, they have their own territory, swimming pools, animators somewhere, good food and a good small-pebble beach with a smooth entrance. In the photo - the 5-star Splendid Hotel, good because it is open all year round and has an excellent SPA. There is a 4-star Iberostar hotel nearby; mothers and children praised it to me. In Budva, I advise you to pay attention to the luxury apartments Lux Sunrior, since during the season, guests can relax by the pool and have breakfast there on the roof of the Tre Canne building overlooking the sea.

Ready-made tours to Montenegro

Ready-made tours to hotels in Budva and Becici, where all-inclusive, buy at Lavel.Travel. For example, on good hotels with its own beach, meals and swimming pool for 8 nights for 2 people in June, prices start from 85 thousand rubles.


Many cafes on the embankment of Budva, Becici, Bar have playgrounds - so that parents can relax and gossip with friends, and children can play. In the summer, attractions, a trampoline will be installed in Budva, and a children's submarine will operate for walking on the sea and exploring its inhabitants. Also, at some cafes there are game girls (playlands), check their addresses at your place of residence. There are children's clubs, kindergartens with hourly fees, there are a lot of festivals and carnivals, the main thing is to be aware


And even if the service in Montenegro does not reach the standards you are used to, it is safe here, pleasant climate, clean sea, good ecology and understandable language. A child can find holiday friends on the beach or in the sandbox in a couple of minutes.

What kind of money is in Montenegro

In Montenegro, there is exactly one currency - the euro! But the country is not part of the European Union, yes, this happens, for example, even on the territory of the Muslim part of Kosovo. Montenegro does not have its own currency, and before the euro there was the German mark (they abandoned it in 2002), and before that there was the Yugoslav dinar, which was “eaten” by inflation and the Yugoslav war.

The only period when Montenegro printed its own money was from 1906 to 1916, these were perpers and coins of the couple. The Kingdom of Montenegro gained independence at the end of the 19th century and developed as an independent state until the First World War began. World War... There is a Museum of Money in Cetinje, be sure to stop by!


Ruble to euro exchange rate today:

Dollars are not accepted anywhere in Montenegro, it is better not to bring them. Or you will have to look for banks for exchange, but they are open until 16:00, and ordinary exchange offices not at the resorts of Montenegro! Cash rubles and hryvnia will not be useful to you here either.

Take only euros in cash, and smaller denomination bills are valued more. A Montenegrin will react badly to 200 or 500 euros if you want to pay 1 euro for ice cream 😜

Bank cards are accepted in hotels, restaurants, grocery supermarkets and boutiques. Card payments are NOT accepted in Montenegrin taxis, markets, remote mountain and northern regions in shops and restaurants. In Montenegro, you can cash out euros from a ruble card at any ATM! By the way, there is a network of NLB ATMs with menus in Russian.

How much does a trip to Montenegro cost?

The price of a holiday in Montenegro consists not only of air tickets and accommodation... It also includes, from the airport, groceries in the store and trips to restaurants, medical insurance, shopping and souvenirs. Believe me, you can spend a lot of money on vacation! You can save money in the off-season, when it is already warm, there is even a warm sea: April-May and September-October. All goods and services will fall in price by 10-40%, including tickets! About food in Montenegro, restaurants and some prices.

If you decide to look for apartments in Montenegro on your own, no need to bombard me with questions - Where should we live, find a hotel. I have 2 jobs, a yacht and this guide site - I physically have no time to deal with your resettlement! There have been excellent services for a long time - Arnbnb, using this link you will receive a discount of 25 euros on your first booking. And also look at housing for any budget on.

Do you need insurance for a trip to Montenegro?

If you buy ready-made tour, for example, in - then medical insurance is already included, as is . But when independent planning When traveling, I advise you not to ignore insurance. Especially on vacation with children. After all, climate change, other foods and water, and possible rotavirus during the peak season affect children first of all. More details about medicine in Montenegro and where to buy insurance in Russia -. The most popular online service for purchasing insurance is , where you can choose the time of your vacation, the country, which insurance events are covered, and most importantly, good assistance.

Which airlines fly to Montenegro

There are 2 airports in the country - Podgorica (further from the sea) and Tivat. It is better to choose the second one, it is closer to the resorts, for example, it takes half an hour to travel to Budva. From May to October the number of flights increases many times - charters appear. See in this widget which airline to fly from Moscow to Tivat

How much money to take to Montenegro

Montenegrins - mentality and their 10 commandments

Montenegrins are considered lazy, unhurried people, they live in the “polako” style - slowly, enjoying every moment and not rushing anywhere. Tourists coming from big cities are amazed at this life, criticize or envy! On magnets and souvenir mugs you will see the “10 commandments of Montenegrins”:


They don’t like to work a lot; it’s better to grab a big jackpot once a month or six months than to work every day. In the largest areas of employment - tourism and construction - foreign labor (Serbs, Bosnians, Macedonians) are allowed to work, considering that this is menial and low-paid work... Many live from season to season, and in winter they suffer from boredom, lack of money and Russian tourists

Comic announcement “Montenegro working hours”:
7:00 - start of working hours
7:30 - arrive at work
7:45 - rest with morning coffee
8:15 - reading newspapers, news
9:00 – go to a cafe for breakfast
11:00 - return to work
11:15 — coffee break
11:30 — politics: arguing with a colleague
13:00 – cup of coffee with a friend
14:00 - nerves from overwork
14:15 - leaving the office
15:00 - end of the working day

Marry a Montenegrin

I want to warn our girls, be careful with Montenegrin men. They are beautiful, tall, captivating in an instant with their fairy tales, according to them, they are rich, super-businessmen and lovers. But in fact, after marriage you find yourself in a terribly patriarchal environment, where his word is law, for example, he can sit in cafes with friends for days, but you cannot. Montenegrin traditions are above your desires and habits. You will get up at dawn and bake bread, cook only Montenegrin high-calorie dishes, endlessly host his relatives, lend money to everyone, serve them coffee from morning to night, listen to the advice of his wise mother, get used to smoking in the apartment, carry bags of groceries yourself, work like crazy and help in every possible way with his business. And the most unpleasant thing is that 90% of Montenegrins, especially those living by the sea, cheat on their wives; every summer this list is replenished with several mistresses, or even a dozen.


If you have arrived in Montenegro for the first time, be vigilant on the embankments and beaches, gigolos and summer renters catch their victims there every day. Under no circumstances admit that you have a business, your own apartment and a desire to move to this country.


I will quote a Russian traveler who found himself in Montenegro at the end of the 19th century:
Since there are no carts in the whole country and only the rich have mules, all supplies are transported and brought back on the shoulders of women, who represent a true example of tolerance. In the house, women do almost all the work; Only men help them in farming, gardening and beekeeping. The Montenegrin despises crafts, although he has a great ability for them; does not engage in trade either, but provides all this to the Turks who have settled in Montenegro.

But I would like to say a couple good words about Montenegrins. The farther from tourist places you meet them, the more sincerely they will express love and hospitality to you. There is only one reason - you are a Russian person (ex-USSR), and for this alone you will be shown respect, assistance in traveling, free treats, invitations home for coffee, and so on. General history, financial assistance since the time of Peter I, provided to poor Montenegro almost every year, marriages in royal families, and the common Orthodox faith have done their job.

Weather in Montenegro and water temperature

I'm tired of daily questions about the weather in Montenegro. And all because the country is mountainous, the climate in different regions changes sharply, near the sea coast there is one temperature, for example, +25 in May in Budva, meanwhile in Cetinje it is 7 degrees colder, and in Lovcen or Zabljak it can rain, snow or be +4. Look, you can see the city for 7 days, there is an hourly forecast, I believe it only for 3 days in advance. If they promise a sunny day, add +5 degrees.


I can’t call the Adriatic Sea warm, but rather invigorating. But in the heat of +35+40 it’s impossible not to take a swim! Water temperature in Montenegro by month:
— in May +20 +22
— in June and September +22 +24
— in July and August +24 +26
— in April and November +18

But there are rare days - north winds During the night they bring a cold current. And the sea will become +19 for the next three years; even in August such a phenomenon can occur. We must understand that Montenegro is influenced by many natural factors, the weather is not stable in the off-season, there are sandstorms and strong winds, rain and snow. I do not recommend going on excursions to the Prolektiye and Durmitor mountains in the off-season; do not climb mountain passes, especially on cloudy and snowy days.

From May to October the weather in Montenegro is pleasant, warm, with rare precipitation, you can swim, sunbathe and overeat. I and the Russian emigrants who have lived here for a long time love it most of all.

Video about Montenegro

In the article I will tell you in detail about the tourist tax in Montenegro 2019: what it represents, how to pay it and when it needs to be done, how to register with the tourist office, what the consequences of non-payment are. Let's figure out the amount of tourist tax in different cities Montenegro and separately with an amount for children. At the end - a step-by-step algorithm for paying tourist taxes in Budva and other major Montenegrin resorts.

Tourist tax or tourist tax in Montenegro is a fly in the ointment visa-free holiday for Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians. It is better to understand the specifics before departure, so as not to pay a fine later and not be afraid of deportation. I suggest you look into the details.

What is a tourist tax?

In short, the tourist tax in Montenegro is your contribution to the country’s treasury. This is a tax that is levied on foreigners coming to Montenegro on vacation. The exact amount is different everywhere. IN popular cities– Budva, Kotor and others – the fee is 1 euro per day per adult. At less popular resorts, the fee is less: 0.7-0.9 euros per day. Tourist tax in Montenegro is not paid by children under 12 years of age, disabled people, and property owners. Youth from 12 to 18 years old pay only 50%.

But paying tax is only half the battle. Registration of tourists in Montenegro has been introduced for all foreigners, without exception. Even if you are legally allowed not to pay the fee, you are required to register.

They check registration when leaving or departing from the country. If you leave by train, then the chance of inspection is much less, but I can’t guarantee that it won’t happen. When leaving without registration - a fine of 200 euros. Naturally, no one will register you without paying a tourist tax, so these two things are closely related.

Important point! Tourist tax in Montenegro in 2019 does not have to be paid if you are traveling along package tour. There is also no need to register. The travel agency will do everything for you, and the cost is already included in the price of the trip.

How, where and when to pay the fee?

By law, all tourists, except those exempt from the fee, must pay it and register within 24 hours of arrival in the country. Here you have three options:

  1. Do everything yourself. This means that you will pay tourist tax in Montenegro and register without the help of the property owner.
  2. Agree with the landlord. Give the Montenegrin your passport and ask him to register you. It seems that the option is less reliable compared to the first, but practice shows: the percentage of cheating and deception tends to zero.
  3. Don't pay the fee and don't register at all. The most extreme option for those who want to save money. The main risk is that on the road you can get 200 euros.

Everything is clear with the last two options, so let’s deal with the first one. In 2018, Montenegro accepts resort fees at post offices and banks, as well as directly at the offices of the tourist organization. I advise you to do this immediately after moving in. First, write down the exact address your new home and contact details of the owner or landlord.


Then, with this data, your passport and the required amount at a maximum of 1 euro per day, you must either immediately go to the travel office or find a post office or bank. The post office is the most convenient: the queues are short, and there are plenty of branches in the cities. Give the cashier your passport and money, say “tourist tax” - in Montenegro they will understand this phrase in both Russian and English. Do not forget to check the length of stay if you did not give the exact amount.

Personally, I don’t see the point in going back and forth and recommend immediately going to the tourist office: pay the tourist tax and register.

After payment, the cashier will give you your passport and a pink receipt. Keep this piece of paper with you and try not to lose it. It may be required upon departure. But the pink piece of paper itself only indicates that you have paid the tourist tax, and you still need to register.

How to register for tourism?


After paying at the post office, you need to find the government tourist office. Throughout Montenegro they are located either in free-standing kiosks or in a building on the ground floor. There must be a sign with the letter “i” at the entrance. The bureau employee needs to give your passport, a receipt stating that you paid the tourist tax in Montenegro in 2019, and information about your place of residence.

As in the post office, in government tourist offices employees speak English and often Russian. They will enter your data into the online database and return the documents. You can ask about holidays in Montenegro, clarify information about cities and attractions. The offices have free cards. This concludes registration in Montenegro for Russians.

In total, the entire trip will take no more than 30 minutes, including searching for a post office and travel agency, queuing - no more than 5 minutes - and paying. But this is ideal. Due to queues (at the post office or at the travel office), the procedure may take several times longer, but, alas, it is necessary to go through it.

What happens if you don't pay the fee?

The law of Montenegro directly states that the fine for non-payment and lack of registration is 200 euros. The police can check your registration right on the street, but in practice this happens extremely rarely and only if you arouse serious suspicion. When leaving the country, border guards must check whether you paid the tourist tax in Montenegro in 2019, but this is not always done.


Why? Big question. There is a version that the online database of tourists is only being tested, so whether to fine the violator or not is determined by each border guard independently. I advise you to pay resort fee. Montenegro is not like that dear country to try to save 30 euros with the risk of losing 200.

What to do if you did not register on the first day

If you are still behind on payment, there are several options to solve the problem:

Check with the property owner to see if they have already paid the tourist tax but haven't told you.

  • Check out the tourist office if you're good at communicating with people. Confession often reduces the punishment. Again, a lot depends on your ability to establish contact with the person sitting on the other side of the table.
  • Try to leave Montenegro to a neighboring country and return back. But again, we will have to negotiate, only now with the border guards. The surest, but longest option is to leave Montenegro by train. For example, take a ride to Belgrade, especially since the views along the way are wonderful. When crossing the border by train, they almost never check registration and payment of the fee, although there is no 100% guarantee here either.
  • Confess to the police and tell your situation. At this stage, the fine will not be 200 euros, but 40. There have been cases when the police inspector was cooperative and did not issue a fine at all.


I also heard about not quite legal option, which, according to my friends, works 100%, but since it is not entirely legal, I will not tell you.

Finally, you can simply do nothing and try to fly away without documents. But they are checked much more often at airports than on trains. And being nervous until the end of your vacation is a thankless task.

Tourist tax for children

The situation is special with children and adolescents. Tourists aged 12 to 18 pay half the standard tax. Children under 12 years of age are completely exempt from paying. In addition, the following may not pay tourist tax in Montenegro (2019):

  • Disabled people, people with disabilities.
  • Foreigners who own real estate in Montenegro.
  • People entering on a visa for 90 days or more.

Don't forget that even if you don't have to pay a fee, you still need to register with the tourist office!

The size of the tourist tax in different cities

The official tourist tax law sets different amounts for different cities and resorts. Tourist tax in Montenegro in 2019 will be highest at popular resorts: Budva, Bar, Kotor, Tivat – 1 euro per day per person. The less known the city, the lower the fee will be. In Herceg Novi, for example, it is 0.9 euros, and in - only 0.7 euros.

Tourist fee payment process (instructions and personal experience)

I give real experience of registering and paying tourist taxes in Montenegro: my friends registered in Budva, I personally registered in Bar, Podgorica and Kotor.

We pay the tourist tax in Budva

To pay the tourist tax in Montenegro 2019 in Budva and then register, follow the algorithm.

  1. Let's say you arrive on August 10, 2019. The first task is to get to Budva and check into a guest house or hotel.
  2. Important! At this point, immediately upon check-in, check with the owner of the property or at the reception whether you need to pay the fee and register yourself. Often, especially in hotels, the tax is already included in the price of your stay.
  3. If you need to do everything yourself, write down the address and last name of the owner of the house. With this information, go to the post office. In Budva, the main post office is located on the road to the sea and to the Old Town - not far from shopping center TQ Plaza (marked a point on the map below).
  4. At the post office, give your passport, information about your place of residence and a sufficient amount of 1 euro per day to any cashier. Just in case, tell us the duration of your stay - it’s better to tell us the whole time right away before flying home.
  5. Take the pink payment receipt from the post office and go to the tourist office. There are several of them in Budva. Those that work all year round are located in the center of the Old Town and on the Jadran Route near the municipal building (I will also mark both offices on the map). During the season, additional offices open - I will also mark them on the map.
  6. At the tourist office, give your passport and a receipt showing that you have paid the tourist tax in Montenegro.
  7. Don't forget to pick up your documents and keep them with you at all times.


After payment, you can rest easy, but the main thing is to take a pink receipt to the airport at the end of your vacation. You need to take it with you even if you travel to neighboring countries for half a day.

Payment of tourist tax and registration in the Bar

Personally, I always excluded the “Post” item and paid the tourist tax in the same place where I registered - at the tourist office. You decide for yourself what is more convenient. There is only one office of turisticka organizacija Bar and is located near the port and the beach (look for the marker on the map). Usually one person registers and accepts payment, but during peak season a second person may be involved in the process.


As in Budva, all you need for registration is a piece of paper with your address and last name. I registered in Bar several times and the last one was registered simply by the last name of the owner of the property that I rented. The girl at the tourist office simply clarified that such and such a street was located, to which she received my affirmative answer. At the end she gave us a pink receipt and wished us a good rest.

During registration, the international passport is rolled through a special device - I don’t know what they do with a passport that is issued for 5 years and does not have a chip.

I have repeatedly heard that the Bar tour office has the most loyal employees and you can easily negotiate with them if you do not meet the 24-hour deadline.

Experience of paying tourist fees in Podgorica

In Podgorica, payment of the tourist tax and registration also takes place in one place - the tour office. Turisticka organizacija Podgorice is located on Slobode Street near the main pedestrian street of the Montenegrin capital. I had to go here twice, because the first time I only had the address with me. They see the owner of the property at the address, but for some reason they refuse to register it until I give my name myself.


Registration of tourists in Kotor

The tourist office in Kotor is located in the Old Town. Here, in contrast to the pink receipt, they give you white cardboard rectangles (previously, the paper confirming registration in Montenegro was called “white cardboard”). The only tour office in Montenegro that did not understand Russian at all. We communicated in English.


I lived in the village of Dobrota and, it seems, there is also a tour office there, but it was in October and they registered me/charged me in Kotor without any problems.


In Kotor I renewed my registration and they did it without any problems. As usual, I paid the tourist tax in Bar for the entire period of my stay in Montenegro: 20 days. I lived in Bar for a week, and Budva for another week. Then I planned to live for six days near Kotor and go to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This happened in October 2017. And it started out so warm that I decided to linger by the sea. That’s why I went to the tour office in Kotor. Showed me a pink receipt with payment due on October 10 and paid for another 5 days - until October 15.



Tourist offices of major resorts in Montenegro on the map

Marked on the map tourist offices, where you can register and pay the tourist fee, and then enjoy your holiday in Montenegro. Find the resort you need and get directions from your accommodation to your office. Please note that in resort villages Tourist offices are only open during the season. For example, in October the tourist office in Rafailovichi was closed.

Tourist gathering in Montenegro in questions and answers

I have collected in a separate section questions regarding the tourist tax in Montenegro, which most often arise among people going to Montenegro for the first time.

Short-term entry into Montenegro

Payment of the tourist tax and registration in Montenegro is necessary for those who come here for at least a day. If you arrived at Tivat airport and are going to leave for Croatia the same day, or crossed the border of Montenegro to travel around the country and go to Albania, you do not need to pay a tourist tax. Register, accordingly, too.

Travel to neighboring countries

If you want to go on an excursion to neighboring countries and then return to Montenegro, there will be no problems. It is enough to pay the tourist tax for the entire duration of your stay in the country, and then you can go anywhere. The law has been complied with, the tax has been paid.

Arrival in Montenegro on a weekend/holiday

If you arrive/arrive in Montenegro on Saturday afternoon, you will not be able to physically register in the first 24 hours. Tourist offices are either closed on Saturday or open until lunch, and on Sunday they are 100% closed. In this case, the tourist is required to register on the first working day after arrival. A similar rule applies if your arrival falls on a holiday.

Registration at different resorts

The only point where I recommend deviating from the official rules is registration in each city. By law, you must pay a tourist tax (Montenegro) in each new place of stay. But in reality, it turns out that, for example, having paid immediately upon arrival in Podgorica, and then arriving in Budva and wanting to pay again, you may be faced with questions - why are you paying the tax much later than the 24-hour period? It's strange, but that's the system. So, in order to avoid unnecessary questions, it is best to immediately pay the tourist tax in Montenegro for the entire duration of your stay in the first city.

All tourists entering Montenegro must pay a tourist tax and register with the local tourist office within 24 hours after arrival.

What is a tourist tax?

Tourist tax in Montenegro (turistička taksa) is a tax that a foreign citizen must pay while in the country. The tax amount depends on the resort and region. At the most popular resorts it is usually 1 euro per day per adult and 0.5 euro per child 3-12 years old. Prices at different resorts may vary by ±50 cents.

If you plan to stay in a hotel, they will usually take on the responsibility for paying the fee. During the stay, this fee is already included in the price of your stay. If you are planning to live in a private sector, be sure to check with the owner in advance whether he is responsible for registration or whether this will be your responsibility.

Where and how to pay the tourist tax in Montenegro yourself?

You can pay the tourist tax yourself at the post office or at the bank.

To pay the fee, show the cashier your passport and tell them that you are going to pay a “tourist tax.” State the number of days you will stay in the country.

After payment you will receive a receipt with which you will need to proceed to the tourist office for registration. Keep the receipt throughout your entire stay in Montenegro!

Registration for the tour. the Bureau

Proceed to the tourist office with your tax receipt and passport. Present these documents to the operator and provide your residential address in Montenegro. The registration procedure takes a few minutes.

Responsibility for non-payment of tourist tax

Tax payment is checked at the borders when leaving Montenegro. For non-payment of tax, according to the law, you can be fined 200 euros.

On the pages of our website we share the impressions and experiences of families who have decided to come to Montenegro for permanent residence: what issues they have to face at each stage, and what expectation/reality ratio they get in practical matters of moving. Registration at the place of stay and tourist tax.

We flew to Montenegro (read about our preparations for the move in the article Permanent residence in Montenegro - STEP1)! The plane landed at the airport Tivat. Despite the fact that it was February on the calendar, the bright warm sun was shining and the grass was green. By Russian standards, it’s not a warm, sunny day in February at all. We were invited to go to the airport building passport control. We presented our international passports, they looked at us carefully, stamped us to enter the country, and we left the airport building, satisfied and slightly excited.

Since our final destination appointment was city ​​of Bar, we pre-ordered a transfer and they already met us on the street. It was a nice little road trip along the coast road Adriatic Sea, running through the city Budva, past the island of Sveti Stefan, the town of Petrovac. The road is 59 km long with the most picturesque landscapes, mountain views, Adriatic Sea, fancy villas with terraces and balconies took about an hour. It is worth noting that car traffic in Montenegro, in a city with confusing narrow streets, this phenomenon is unpredictable and stressful. You always need to be on your guard, cross the road very carefully, local drivers are reluctant to let pedestrians pass even at pedestrian crossings... Probably, you just need to get used to it. So, after meandering around the city a little, we got out of the car near a nice four-story villa, the first floor of which we had rented in advance. My sister and niece and the villa manager were already waiting for us and came out to meet us in the courtyard.

I really want to describe our new home, a courtyard with tangerine trees, apartments with cozy bedrooms and a spacious equipped kitchen, but I will do this in my own separate post. So, check-in and the first acquaintance took place, the traditions of Maslenitsa were observed - a fun snack of pancakes with sage tea was organized. Since the weather forecast for tomorrow promises heavy rains, it was decided to conduct a walking sightseeing tour of the city today, despite 2 sleepless nights and epochal fatigue.

Let me briefly say that we walked 10 km around the city, walking along the entire embankment, visiting sea ​​port, lighthouses, city center, shops. Having become familiar with food prices in Montenegro and having purchased groceries for the first couple of days, we returned home happy, full of impressions and, with no less pleasure, unpacked our purchases, took a shower and went to bed!

This is how my first day, filled with sun and the smell of “kafa” (coffee), passed in the land of the black mountains, and only one thought did not go away in my head: every foreigner arriving in Montenegro must, within 24 hours after entry, register, pay a tourist tax and receive so-called “white cardboard”. And since we arrived on Saturday, we had time until Monday! And I fell asleep calmly and peacefully.

Registration at the place of stay and tourist tax

Registration of tourists in Montenegro, the so-called "white cardboard" can be issued at any post office or travel agency. In the case of renting an apartment or hotel room, the owners of the property must register it for you, and you only pay a tax amount of 1 euro per day per person, you can do this yourself, you just need to know the information about the place of your stay. In our case, the manager of our villa and I came to the nearest post office, because... The nearest travel agency is closed until the start of the season, they said that we need registration for 30 days (this is the maximum period) for me and two children. I gave the post office employee our passports and 7 minutes later receipts were issued on thin pink self-copying paper, which indicated the owner’s name, my name, length of stay, city, fee amount, technical information of the payment transaction and my signature. That's all the “white cardboard”!

Tourist tax (stay tax) is not paid:

1) children under 12 years of age;

2) persons with severe physical disabilities;

3) persons sent for resort-climatic treatment or specialized rehabilitation;

4) persons carrying out seasonal activities with a registered stay;

5) persons who are constantly staying in the accommodation facility for more than 30 days;

6) participants school trips, i.e. pupils and students whose stay is organized

as part of regular programs of sports and cultural events;

7) foreign citizens exempted under international conventions and agreements;

8) foreign citizens who, through their official humanitarian organizations, provide humanitarian assistance.

Children aged 12 to 18 years old pay 50% of the established fee.

Those who have lived here longer than me say that no one has ever checked their registration, but when leaving the country they may ask for it, and if you do not have a document proving the payment of tourist tax, you will have to pay a fine of about 200 euros .

In the meantime, it’s not too soon for me to leave the country; with a clear conscience, I am dealing with issues of settlement and adaptation in a new society, in particular the acquisition local number cellular communications.

Namely, I will tell you about what you need to do immediately upon arrival in Montenegro.

My husband and I lived in Montenegro for 8 months, and every time we returned from neighboring countries, went through the registration procedure for the tour. bureau and paid the tourist tax.

I arrived in Montenegro. What to do next?

Before running to the nearest Franca for Vranac, olives and cheese, you will have to go through a small bureaucratic quest.

The fact is that all foreigners entering Montenegro are required to pay a tourist tax and register with the local tourist office within 24 hours of arrival.

What is tourist tax and police registration?

Tourist tax is a tax that a foreigner pays for coming to Montenegro.

The amount of the tourist tax varies from community to community, but all cities and towns of interest to travelers are subject to a tax. 1 euro/day per person. In other words, if you plan to spend 20 days in Montenegro, you will have to pay 20 euros.

How and where is the tourist tax paid in Montenegro?

The tourist tax is paid either at the post office, at the bank, or on the tour. the Bureau. Usually on tour. bureaus refuse to accept the fee; if you can pay, it is only by bank transfer.

If you decide to pay at the post office or at a bank, then you need to give the cashier your passport, say “tourist tax” and for how many days.

The cashier will give you a pink piece of paper with which you go on the tour. bureau register.

How to register for the tour. the Bureau?

To register you need take with you passport, receipt of payment of the fee and the address where you live in Montenegro.

You approach the tour worker. office with a passport and a check, and he registers you. Usually it takes no more than 5 minutes; you have to wait in line longer.

There is a tour in Budva. info in the old town. It should be avoided, because... there sits the most unpleasant female person, showing her hatred of all tourists with just her appearance. On tour. booth, which is located along the Jadran path near the paid parking, are always happy to see you.

What happens if I don't pay the tourist tax and don't register?

Payment for the tour. taxes are checked at the borders when leaving Montenegro. By law you can be fined 200 euros. Or they may not be fined.

Our friend took a risk of 200 euros - he was lucky. Saved 30 euros. But there are also opposite examples.

What should I do if I forgot/didn’t have time to register?

Depends on the mood of the tour worker. the Bureau. Sometimes they don’t pay attention to this, sometimes they issue a fine and send them to an inspector, and once our friends were even sent out of Montenegro. They had to urgently rent a car and go to Bosnia, so that they could then enter Montenegro again and immediately register.

Where to register if I want to stay 5 days in Budva, 5 days in Tivat and 5 days in Bar?

By law, you must register each time in each city for exactly the same number of days as you arrived. But this is in ideal world in an ideal case. For now, no one is checking where and how many days you will live. You can register in Budva for 15 days at once and not waste time on going on a tour. the Bureau.

What should I do if I registered for 30 days and then decided to travel to Bosnia/another country?

First of all, definitely Take with you a piece of paper confirming payment for the tour. tax. At least on tour. The bureau registers you online, and the border guards look in the database using your passport number, they can simply start extorting money from you. Like, there is no payment information in the database and that’s it. A piece of paper solves everything.

Secondly, re-register on arrival No need. I found out on the tour. bureau, because We checked out many times in the middle of check-in. If you pay for 30 days, you can sleep peacefully for 30 days.

Do I need to pay for the tour. tax and register if I live in a hotel?

Usually the hotel takes care of all the paperwork, but this point needs to be controlled. If they didn’t take your passport on the first day, be sure to check whether you were registered or not.

When booking hotels through major online services, tax is usually already included in the price of your stay. Many tourists don’t even realize that the hotel has already paid the tourist tax for them, and therefore they write on forums that it is not necessary to pay it: “We didn’t pay and didn’t ask anything at the border.”

When searching on local websites or renting housing in the private sector, you have to pay the tax separately.

Some apartment owners do not even warn their guests that they will have to register themselves, and people end up in unpleasant situations.

If I enter Montenegro with a visa and not a stamp, do I need to register and pay a tourist tax?

You need to register, but you don’t have to pay taxes.

 

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