Montenegro

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Montenegro has made steady and stable development since it separated from Serbia in 2006. The country has established its own unicameral assembly of 81 members and has been effective in establishing an independent framework of governance. Although the country lost its membership of the UN to Serbia when it separated, it has managed to regain its own UN membership in 2006, as well applying for EU and NATO candidacy.

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Travellers to Montenegro should be vaccinated for hepatitis A and B, as well as tetanus-diphtheria. Travellers should also consider vaccinations for MMR, rabies and typhoid. The main risks facing travellers are poor standards of food hygiene which can result in stomach ailments. Caution should be applied to ordering food away from the main visitor areas and outside the hotel complex. Tap water should not be drunk, with bottled water widely available.

Medical facilities are good in urban areas, particularly Podgorica, but standards are lower in more rural areas. Ambulance services and emergency care are unlikely to be on parity with western medical services. Staff in the main cities are well trained, but lack the structural support and supplies. Most services will require cash payment, and serious cases will be evacuated out of the country to a facility with state-of-the-art medication once the patient’s condition has stabilised.

Travellers to Montenegro should ensure that any long-term medication is carried into the country, with packaging being clearly labelled. Although pharmacies are relatively well supplied, specific medications are unlikely to be accessible.

Pass

Passports are required by all foreign nationals for entry into Montenegro. Passports used for entry to Montenegro should be valid for three months after the planned date of departure from the country. Visitors may also be required to provide proof of onward travel, a departure date and evidence of funding for the duration of the visit. Foreign nationals must also register with the Montenegrin authorities within one day of arriving in the country, although hotels will automatically accomplish this requirement on behalf of the patron.

Visum

Visas are not required for travellers from Australia, the US or the EU for stays up to 90 days. However, travellers from outside these countries may be subjected to visa requirements. Visitors arriving in Montenegro for business purposes should consult their relevant diplomatic mission to ensure that additional visas are not required. Travellers from states of the former Yugoslavia are subjected to more robust forms of control regarding entry visas.

For additional information visit TLCS at http://www.tlcsvisas.com/tlcs/