Jonathan Howe is a property and relocation specialist, helping digital nomads, remote workers, ex-pats and dream seekers to find their perfect home and begin a new life in Montenegro!
He specializes in Montenegro real estate, property rentals, Montenegro company formation and residency services. Montenegro is a young country with a bright future. Since declaring independence from Serbia, in , the government has set the country on a course for growth and prosperity.
There are a few slightly complicated situations, but generally, it is a straight path to citizenship. The most important factor in understanding entry, visa, residence and citizenship requirements is having access to correct, reliable and up-to-date information. As one of the most stable and prosperous countries in the Balkans, Montenegrin citizenship offers several noteworthy benefits. Montenegro offers a safe way-of-life served by a European-style infrastructure.
Montenegro is on track for EU membership and clearly, that is part of the calculation for many expats. The Montenegrin passport is ranked 42nd in the world and comes as one of the primary benefits of citizenship. Those with a temporary residence permit qualify for tax residency after spending days in a particular tax year in Montenegro. But progressing to full citizenship will give you more certainty about your tax status and clear up complicated double taxation situations, especially for US citizens.
The program was originally launched by the Montenegrin government in January The idea was to jumpstart foreign direct investment FDI , especially in the undeveloped north, by offering citizenship to those who met a few criteria. Obviously, the country wanted to retain its integrity. In order to successfully submit your application, you would need to provide the following personal documents for yourself and your family members:. Additionally, you had to invest either:.
