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Posted on December 23, 2025
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Add as preferred source on GoogleMontenegro lifts visa requirement for Turkish citizens, reducing stay duration to 30 days, aligning with EU policies.
BELGRADE, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Montenegro on Tuesday revoked its decision to insist on visas for Turkish citizens and reintroduced a visa-free regime but for a shortened duration, citing improved cooperation with Turkish authorities.
Following violence triggered by the stabbing of a Montenegrin man in the capital Podgorica by a group of Turks, Montenegro in October suspended a regime that had allowed visa-free stays of up to 90 days for Turkish nationals.
"The material considered today states that cooperation with the Turkish authorities has been enhanced, alongside the implementation of strengthened security and migration checks," Montenegro's government said in a statement.
"The decision provides for a reduction of the permitted stay from 90 to 30 days, with a note that the visa regime may be reinstated in the event of an assessment of security risks."
The government said that by lifting visas for Turkish nationals it has aligned its policy with that of the European Union that it aims to join.
(Reporting by Ivana Sekularac; editing by Barbara Lewis)
A visa is an official document that allows a person to enter, stay, or leave a country for a specified period of time. It often comes with conditions regarding the purpose of the visit.
A visa-free regime allows travelers from certain countries to enter another country without needing a visa for a specified duration, typically for tourism or business purposes.
Migration checks are procedures conducted by authorities to verify the identity and background of individuals entering a country, ensuring compliance with immigration laws and security protocols.
Aligning visa policies with the European Union signifies a country's commitment to meeting EU standards, which can enhance diplomatic relations and facilitate easier travel for citizens.
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