Grow Your Workforce in Montenegro

Labor Laws in Montenegro

• Annual Leave: 20 days
• Maternity Leave: 365 days
• Public Holidays: 11
• Workweek: 40 hours per week.

Value Added Tax (VAT) in Montenegro

The standard VAT Rate is 21%.

Work Visas Montenegro

The visas available to legally work in Montenegro include:

Temporary Residence Permit for Employment

• Foreign nationals who have secured employment with a Montenegrin company.
• Usually issued for up to one year, with the possibility of renewal.
• A valid work contract, proof of qualifications, and a health insurance policy are typically required. The employer often facilitates the process.
• The application is submitted in Montenegro, either by the employer or the employee, after entering the country on a visa if required.

Work Permit

• Employers in Montenegro who wish to hire foreign nationals.
• Typically granted for the duration of the employment contract, up to one year, with the possibility of renewal.
• The employer must demonstrate that the position cannot be filled by a Montenegrin citizen and that the foreign national meets the necessary qualifications.
• The employer applies for the work permit through the Employment Agency of Montenegro.
• The work permit is tied to the job and the employer

EU Blue Card

• Highly qualified workers from non-EU countries.
• Typically issued for up to two years, with the possibility of renewal.
• Proof of high qualifications, a binding job offer with a salary at least 1.5 times the average gross annual salary in Montenegro, and health insurance.
• The employee initiates the application but requires a job offer from a Montenegrin employer.

Self-Employment Visa/Permit

• Entrepreneurs and business owners who want to start or run a business in Montenegro.
• They are generally issued for one year, with the possibility of renewal.
• Business registration in Montenegro, proof of financial means, and health insurance.
• The individual applies for the permit after setting up the business.

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