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Montenegro citizenship by investment, cost and current status

Montenegro closed its citizenship by investment programme on 31 December 2022. No new applications are accepted. This page sets out the status and the former cost structure so the position is clear.

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Reference
Official authorityGovernment of Montenegro
ProgrammeMontenegro Citizenship
Information current as ofJune 2026
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Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

Reviewed by the Passports for Kings editorial team. Last reviewed 16 June 2026.
This route is reported closed, paused or not currently available: The Montenegro citizenship by investment programme ended on 31 December 2022 and was not renewed. No new applications are accepted.. We publish this page so the position is clear. Do not rely on older figures.

The qualifying investment

This route is closed. While it operated, citizenship required a qualifying investment in an approved development project plus a separate contribution to a state fund. Investment minimums differed by region, with a lower threshold for projects in the less developed north and a higher threshold for coastal areas and the capital.

Because the programme has ended, any figures from that period are historical and can no longer be used. We publish them only so the former structure is clear.

Government and processing

Under the closed programme, applicants also paid a government contribution to a state fund alongside the project investment, plus due diligence and processing fees. These applied per application and varied with family size.

Since no new applications are accepted, none of these charges are currently payable. Confirm the official position with the Government of Montenegro.

Professional fees

When the programme ran, applicants typically engaged independent professionals for due diligence support, documents and legal review, at fees separate from the government costs. We do not name or recommend firms.

If you are weighing other open programmes, use Get Matched to compare vetted advisors, and ask for a written scope and fee before engaging anyone.

Building a realistic budget

There is no current budget to build for Montenegro citizenship by investment, because the route is closed. Treat older totals you may see online as historical only.

If a comparable European outcome is your goal, confirm which programmes are open today with each official authority before acting.

Cost lineStatusNotes
Qualifying investmentRoute closedProgramme ended 31 December 2022
Government contributionRoute closedNo new applications accepted
Professional feesNot applicableNo current programme to apply to

Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Government of Montenegro publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.

Common questions

Can I still get Montenegro citizenship by investment

No. The programme closed on 31 December 2022 and was not renewed. Confirm the current position with the Government of Montenegro.

Why did it close

Montenegro ended the programme amid European Union pressure over governance and security concerns, and the government did not renew it.

Is there a replacement

No official replacement citizenship by investment route is in place. Verify the current position with the Government of Montenegro before relying on any claim otherwise.

Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.

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