FranceMontenegro: Visa-free

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Do France passport holders need a visa for Montenegro?

Visa-free

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Montenegro for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: visasnews.com (checked September 11, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Distance1,490 km, straight line (~2h 15m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Montenegro141 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Montenegro?

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit Montenegro for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can France citizens stay in Montenegro without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Montenegro from France?

About 1,490 km in a straight line, roughly ~2h 15m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Montenegro?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Montenegro?

112 / 122 / 123 / 124.

What time zone is Montenegro in?

Podgorica (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Podgorica?

Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD), about 11 km away.

How many countries can enter Montenegro without a visa?

141 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Montenegro visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About France

France, officially the French Republic, is a country primarily located in Western Europe. Its overseas regions and territories include French Guiana in South America, Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the North Atlantic, the French West Indies, and many islands in Oceania and the Indian Ocean. Metropolitan France shares borders with Belgium and Luxembourg to the north; Germany to the northeast; Switzerland to the east; Italy and Monaco to the southeast; Andorra and Spain to the south; and a maritime border with the United Kingdom to the northwest. Its metropolitan area extends from the Rhine to the Atlantic Ocean and from the Mediterranean Sea to the English Channel and the North Sea. Its 18 integral regions, five of which are overseas, span a combined area of 632,702 km2 (244,288 sq mi), with a total population estimated at over 69.1 million in 2026. Its capital, largest city and main cultural and economic centre is Paris, with a metropolitan population of over 13 million.

CapitalParis

RegionWestern Europe

Population68.7M

Area551,695 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+33

Drives on theright

TimezoneParis (UTC+2)

Nearest airportParis-Orly Airport (ORY), 14 km

Emergency number112 / 114 / 15 / 17 / 18

UNESCO sites71

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$48,986 (2025)

Tourist arrivals117.1M (2020)

Climate in Paris

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August, September.

Monthly climate normals for Paris, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	8.9°C	3°C	32mm	138h
February	11.4°C	5.5°C	112mm	148h
March	12°C	4°C	70mm	236h
April	19.6°C	7.8°C	27mm	352h
May	20.6°C	9.4°C	30mm	357h
June	22.7°C	13.3°C	48mm	348h
July	25.4°C	14.4°C	12mm	362h
August	26.9°C	16.8°C	34mm	346h
September	23.3°C	13.4°C	33mm	293h
October	15.1°C	9.4°C	97mm	171h
November	12.9°C	5.9°C	20mm	175h
December	8.6°C	3.9°C	136mm	114h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

France is a country with which almost every traveller has a relationship. Many dream of its joie de vivre shown by the countless cafés, picturesque villages, and world-famous gastronomy. Some come to follow the trail of France's great philosophers, writers and artists, or to immerse in the beautiful language it gave to the world. Others still are drawn to the country's geographical diversity, with its long coastlines, massive mountain ranges and breathtaking farmland vistas. France is famously home to Paris, the enchanting City of Love, where romance dances in the air and every corner whispers sweet nothings.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abbey Church of Saint-Savin-sur-Gartempe
Abbey of Fontenay
Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Arles, Roman and Romanesque Monuments
Beaches of the D-Day Landings, Normandy, 1944
Belfries of Belgium and France
Bertrimoutier Franco-German war cemetery
Canal du Midi
Cathedral of Notre-Dame, Former Abbey of Saint-Rémi and Palace of Tau, Reims
Champagne hillsides, houses and cellars

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

Full source list on About.

About Montenegro

Montenegro is a country in Southeast Europe, on the Balkan Peninsula. Its 25 municipalities have a total population of 633,158 people in an area of 13,883 km2. It is bordered by Serbia to the northeast, Bosnia and Herzegovina to the northwest, Kosovo to the east, Albania to the southeast, and Croatia to the west, and has a coastline along the Adriatic Sea to the southwest. The capital and largest city is Podgorica, while Cetinje is the Old Royal Capital and cultural centre.

CapitalPodgorica

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population623.1K

Area13,812 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesMontenegrin

Calling code+382

Drives on theright

TimezonePodgorica (UTC+2)

Nearest airportPodgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci Airbase (TGD), 11 km

Emergency number112 / 122 / 123 / 124

UNESCO sites4

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$14,817 (2025)

Tourist arrivals351K (2020)

Climate in Podgorica

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Podgorica, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	10.3°C	0.7°C	63mm	235h
February	12.4°C	3.1°C	139mm	218h
March	15.3°C	5.7°C	180mm	261h
April	19°C	8.4°C	78mm	300h
May	23.4°C	12.7°C	72mm	336h
June	26.1°C	16.1°C	58mm	376h
July	32.7°C	19.9°C	21mm	435h
August	33.1°C	21°C	22mm	390h
September	28.5°C	18.1°C	309mm	311h
October	19.6°C	11.5°C	356mm	233h
November	16.2°C	6.6°C	1mm	249h
December	12.4°C	6.1°C	401mm	155h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Montenegro is a country in the Balkans, on the Adriatic Sea.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Durmitor National Park
Natural and Culturo-Historical Region of Kotor
Q29000652
The Venetian Works of defence between 15th and 17th centuries

Upcoming public holidays

January 1, 2027Nova godina

January 2, 2027Nova godina

May 1, 2027Praznik rada

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