Is Montenegro Citizenship Possible? (2026 Facts)

Short answer: citizenship by investment is no longer available in Montenegro. The CBI programme closed at the end of 2022 amid EU pressure and Montenegro's accession process; claims of a "fast investment passport" are outdated. Citizenship is possible only via naturalisation — long, continuous legal residence (typically ~10 years), language/integration requirements, and Montenegro's restrictive stance on dual nationality. The realistic goal is a residence permit: property-based (1-year renewable) or company-based (DOO at 9% tax). Residence grants the right to live there and exemption from the 2026 tourist-visa rule, while building the history that keeps naturalisation open — especially with the 2028 EU target. See our company & residence service.