KNOW BEFORE YOU GO: WHAT YOU CAN AND CANNOT BRING INTO MONTENEGRO

As the summer vacation season begins, many travelers from the region are heading to the Montenegrin coast to enjoy their holidays. If you're among them, it's essential to know the customs regulations to avoid fines or having your belongings confiscated at the border.

According to the Montenegrin Customs Administration, travelers can carry up to €10,000 (or its equivalent in other currencies) into the country without declaring it. Amounts equal to or above €10,000 must be declared to customs officers upon entry. Failing to do so is considered a violation and the funds may be temporarily seized.

WHAT FOOD CAN YOU BRING?

In addition to clothing and personal items, travelers are allowed to bring certain amounts of food for personal use:

3 kg of fresh fruits and vegetables (excluding potatoes)

1 kg of: dried fruits, dried vegetables, dried mushrooms, raw coffee, cocoa beans, spices, tea

1 liter of alcoholic beverages in original packaging

2 liters of other drinks in original packaging

5 liters of bottled water in original packaging

1 kg of other composite food in original packaging that doesn't require refrigeration

Baby food and medically necessary dietary products are allowed if they do not require special storage, are clearly labeled, and the packaging is intact—unless they are currently in use.

BRINGING MEDICATION

You are permitted to bring a reasonable quantity of medications for personal use, enough for up to six months. If the medication contains narcotic substances, you may bring only a 30-day supply, and a doctor’s certificate (issued within the last 90 days) is required.

TRAVELING WITH PETS

You can bring your pet with you across the border if it has a veterinary passport and the required veterinary certificate

DUTY-FREE ALLOWANCES

Travelers are exempt from paying customs duties and VAT on goods in personal luggage up to the value of:

€300 for land transport

€430 for air and sea transport

€150 for travelers under the age of 15 (regardless of transport method)

Exemptions also apply to limited quantities of specific products:

200 cigarettes, or

100 cigarillos, or

50 cigars, or

250g of smoking tobacco, or a proportional mix of these

1 liter of alcohol over 22% ABV, or undenatured ethyl alcohol of 80% ABV or more

2 liters of alcohol under 22% ABV, or a proportional mix

4 liters of still wine

2 liters of beer

2 liters of carbonated drinks** with sugar or artificial sweeteners

However, travelers under the age of 17 are not eligible for duty-free alcohol or tobacco allowances, except for carbonated drinks up to 2 liters.

To avoid fines and delays at the border, it is best to check the latest regulations on the official website of the Montenegrin Customs Administration before your trip.