Before traveling to Montenegro, it is important to familiarize yourself with customs regulations to avoid unpleasant situations at the border. This article provides a detailed overview of the current rules and restrictions for 2025.

1. Duty-Free Import of Goods

Cash

• Allowed to bring up to €10,000 or equivalent in other currencies without declaration.
• Amounts exceeding €10,000 must be declared.

Tobacco and Alcohol (for persons over 18 years old)

• Cigarettes: no more than 200 pieces (1 carton)
• Strong alcoholic beverages: up to 1 liter
• Wine: up to 2 liters
• Beer: up to 5 liters

Food Products

• Up to 1 kg of meat and dairy products in factory packaging allowed
• Coffee, tea, confectionery in reasonable quantities for personal use

Personal Items

• Clothing, footwear, personal hygiene items
• Electronics for personal use (laptop, camera, phone)

2. Prohibited Items for Import

Strictly forbidden to bring:

• Narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances
• Weapons and ammunition without special permits
• Explosives and fireworks
• Plants and animals without proper veterinary certificates
• Counterfeit products and fake branded goods
• Pornographic materials

3. Export Restrictions

When leaving Montenegro, keep in mind:

• Antiques and cultural heritage items can only be exported with permission from the Ministry of Culture
• Precious metals and stones valued over €5,000 must be declared
• Sturgeon caviar – no more than 125 grams per person

4. Special Transportation Rules

Medicines

• Only medicines for personal use are allowed
• Psychotropic and strong medications require a doctor’s prescription

Equipment

• Drones and quadcopters must be registered with local aviation authorities

Pets

• Veterinary passport with rabies vaccination required
• Identification chip must be present

Useful Tips for Tourists

• Keep receipts for expensive items (electronics, jewelry)
• Do not exceed allowed limits for alcohol and tobacco import
• Declare expensive gifts and souvenirs
• Be prepared for possible inspections of electronic devices (phones, laptops) for prohibited content

Following these simple rules will help you avoid problems at customs control and make your stay in Montenegro pleasant and worry-free.