--- title: Montenegro visa for citizens of Tanzania description: "Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Montenegro and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 90 days. Fee: €90 + €31 service fee. Processing: 15 days. Documents checklist and application steps." canonical: https://nowah.xyz/visa/montenegro/tanzania lastModified: 2026-09-05 --- # Montenegro visa for citizens of Tanzania Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Montenegro and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. *Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.* Official application site: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/croatia/tanzania/english/ ## Key facts - **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Schengen Tourist Visa (short-stay, up to 90 days) - **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center - **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days - **Visa validity:** 90 days - **Entries:** Multiple entry - **Processing time:** 15 days - **Government fee:** €90 + €31 service fee - **Passport validity:** At least 3 months - **Biometrics:** Not required - **Appointment:** Not required - **Interview:** Required - **Onward or return ticket:** Required - **Proof of funds:** 70 EUR per day (or 30 EUR if paid package) – bank statement last 3 months ## How to apply 1. **Prepare documents and complete online application** — Digitally fill the visa application form and upload required documents (photo, passport, insurance, air ticket, bank statement). Print the form with serial number and PIN. 2. **Check visa fees and payment instructions** — Calculate total fee (visa fee: 90 EUR, VFS service fee: 31 EUR, courier fee if applicable: 110 EUR). Fees are paid by bank deposit after document check at VFS centre. 3. **Visit VFS Global visa application centre in Tanzania** — Submit your application form, passport, photo, and all supporting documents. VFS staff will check documents and assist with scanning/uploading if needed. 4. **Pay fees at the bank** — After document check, pay visa and service fees via cash deposit at I&M Maktaba branch. Keep the deposit receipt. 5. **Submission to Embassy of Croatia in Pretoria** — VFS forwards your application and passport to the Croatian Embassy in Pretoria for assessment. 6. **Attend interview if required** — If requested, appear in person for an interview at the Embassy of Croatia in Pretoria. 7. **Wait for processing (standard 15 days, may extend to 45 days)** — Processing starts after submission; time may be longer if documents need verification. 8. **Collect passport and visa decision** — Your passport will be returned via courier (if opted) or you can collect it from the VFS centre. 9. **Check visa details and validity** — Upon receipt, verify that all details (name, validity, number of entries) are correct. 10. **Travel to Montenegro (and Schengen area)** — Carry all supporting documents and proof of funds for border control. Note: Montenegro is not in Schengen but the visa may allow transit or visit if valid. ## Documents checklist - **Visa application form (digitally filled, printed and signed)** (Identity): Form must be submitted with serial number and PIN; handwritten forms rejected. - **Passport (original)** (Identity): Issued within last 10 years, validity at least 3 months after departure, at least 2 blank pages. - **Photocopy of current passport (data page and all used pages)** (Identity) - **One colour passport photo (35x45mm, white background, not older than 3 months)** (Identity): Must meet ICAO guidelines. - **Proof of legal stay in Tanzania (for non-Tanzanian applicants)** (Identity, optional): Temporary/permanent residence permit valid at least 3 months after return. - **Travel health insurance (minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid for all Schengen)** (Travel): Must be valid for entire stay. - **Means of transportation (return air ticket reservation with dates and flight numbers)** (Travel): If traveling by car, also car rental agreement and driver's license. - **Proof of purpose of stay (tourism: hotel booking, day-to-day itinerary; paid package if applicable)** (Travel): For sport/cultural activity: Letter of Guarantee from legal or natural person. - **Proof of professional/student status (employment letter, business registration, or student letter)** (Employment): Must be signed and stamped, stating position, length of service, salary. - **Proof of sufficient funds (original bank statement, last 3 months)** (Financial): Minimum 70 EUR per day (30 EUR if package). - **For minors: birth certificate, parents' ID copies, certified consent letters** (Supporting, optional): If traveling alone or with one parent, notarized consent required. - **Visa fee exemption proof (if applicable)** (Financial, optional): For close family members of EU/EEA citizens, children under 6, students, etc. - **Checklist (downloaded from VFS website)** (Supporting): All applicants must read and conform to the checklist. ## Proof of funds - **Minimum balance:** 70 EUR per day (or 30 EUR per day if paid tourist package) - Original stamped bank statement (last 3 months) Bank statement must show sufficient funds for the entire intended stay. ## Good to know - Visa fees are non-refundable once the application is accepted. - Falsified documents may lead to criminal prosecution. - Holders of a single-entry visa cannot re-enter Schengen after leaving. - Applicants registered in the Schengen Information System (SIS) may be denied entry. ## Common refusal reasons - **Incomplete or incorrect application form (handwritten forms rejected).** — Fill the form digitally, print, and sign correctly. - **Insufficient funds or unclear source of income.** — Provide a recent bank statement showing the required amount per day. - **Lack of travel health insurance or inadequate coverage.** — Purchase insurance covering at least EUR 30,000 for all Schengen countries. - **Invalid or damaged passport (less than 3 months validity after departure, less than 2 blank pages).** — Ensure passport meets all validity and page requirements. - **Inconsistent or missing travel itinerary.** — Provide a detailed day-to-day itinerary with confirmed bookings. ## FAQs ### Do citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Montenegro? Citizens of Tanzania need a visa for Montenegro and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Schengen Tourist Visa (short-stay, up to 90 days). ### How long can citizens of Tanzania stay in Montenegro? Up to 90 days. ### How much does the Montenegro visa cost for citizens of Tanzania? Government fee: €90 + €31 service fee. ### How long does Montenegro visa processing take? Typically 15 days. ### What documents do citizens of Tanzania need for Montenegro? Visa application form (digitally filled, printed and signed); Passport (original); Photocopy of current passport (data page and all used pages); One colour passport photo (35x45mm, white background, not older than 3 months); Travel health insurance (minimum coverage EUR 30,000, valid for all Schengen); Means of transportation (return air ticket reservation with dates and flight numbers); and 7 more. ### How long must my passport be valid for Montenegro? At least 3 months. ### Where do I apply? On the official site: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/croatia/tanzania/english/ ## Sources - [Visa Information - VFS Global](https://visa.vfsglobal.com/one-pager/croatia/tanzania/english/) - [Visas - Vlada Crne Gore](https://www.gov.me/en/article/visas) - [Montenegro International Travel Information](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Montenegro.html) ## More - [Montenegro visa for every passport](/visa/montenegro) - [Every destination for Tanzania passport holders](/visa/passport/tanzania)