Residence permit through property in Montenegro — Buying property
A Montenegrin residence permit on the basis of property bought. For those buying a home who want to live in the country lawfully.
- Ownership of residential property (with an occupancy permit), registered in the cadastre to the applicant
No property picked yet? Tell us what you need and we will come back with options that fit the programme.
Who it suits
- Ownership of residential property (with an occupancy permit), registered in the cadastre to the applicant
- Relocators
- Families
- Remote professionals
Residence permit in Montenegro: comparing the options
The difference is not the price — it is who each option suits. The “Best for” column is the business profile the option is built around.
| Option | Best for | Timeline | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Residence permit through a sole proprietorship in Montenegro | Relocators, families, remote professionals | ~2 months | from $3,590 |
| Residence permit through property in Montenegro — Buying propertyyou are here | Relocators, families, remote professionals | 1–4 months | Upon consultation |
What the service includes
| Choosing the ground that fits your case | |
| Preparing and filing the documents | |
| Support until the status is granted | |
| State duties and visa fees— billed separately | |
| Flights and accommodation— billed separately |
Official terms
Financial requirement
Property from EUR 150,000 — the amount in the local tax office's decision on real estate transfer tax (from 17 January 2026; permits issued earlier are renewed under the previous rules, without proof of value); income of about EUR 3,650–5,400 per person a year
Timelines and rights
Review time
On average 1–3 months
Right to work
No; a separate status is required in order to work
Residence conditions
The right to live in the country for the whole term of the permit
Documents and programme requirements
- 1A passport
- 2Proof of income or of the ground
What comes next: permanent residence and citizenship
Route to permanent residence
Temporary status only; permanent residence follows from long-term residence
Route to citizenship
Through general naturalisation; there is no “citizenship for property” programme
