There is always work in Montenegro, since in the summer the country needs workers in the service sector; in the autumn and winter seasons, construction is actively developing here, so people of various construction specialties are invited here. There are also professions that the state needs year-round.
Bay of Kotor in Montenegro
Therefore, any Russian or Ukrainian can find a job if he really wants it. In this Balkan country, you can safely open your own business if financial investments allow.
How to find a job
Going to Montenegro without a clear idea of work is a mistake. A job must be found in advance.
Therefore, you should prepare at home for this important event, and for this you need to delve into the following sites:
- On various forums about Montenegro on the Internet. On such sites you can post your ad and also view lists of vacancies;
- On the websites of recruitment agencies;
- In newspaper advertisements;
- Use the help of relatives or friends who have lived in Montenegro for a long time. They will certainly help with this important task or give useful advice on where it is better to go to work.
Websites for finding employment
The first resource that foreign employees need to visit when looking for a place of employment is the website of the State Employment Service of Montenegro https://www.zzzcg.me/.
A large number of vacancies in various fields are also presented on the portal https://promo-choice.com/.
You can also search for vacancies on social networks: https://www.facebook.com/promochoiceservice/, https://vk.com/promochoiceservice and https://www.instagram.com/promo.choice/?hl=uk . Job vacancies are published on social networks mainly in the summer during the opening season. You can find jobs in the tourism sector on the above sites.
International sites:
- zaposli.me.
- prekoveze.me.
- jobs4hotels.me.
- posao.crna.gora.me.
- radnik.me.
- careerjet.com.
- learn4good.com.
- monster.com.
- crnagora.ru.
How to find a job in Montenegro. Search for vacancies without intermediaries.
To find decent work in Montenegro in 2021, it is extremely important for foreigners, including Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians, to have sufficient language skills. First of all, these are Montenegrin, Serbian and English. To the same extent, it is desirable to have certain experience and qualifications in your field of activity.
If we are talking about employment in the tourism sector, then it is definitely worth going to Montenegro in advance and getting acquainted with the available vacancies on the spot, and then trying to contact the employer directly. Many establishments, for example, cafes, bars, salons, shops, place advertisements directly on the streets in public places. In addition, there is a chance to meet Russian-speaking residents or immigrants who can provide practical assistance in finding employment.
In other cases, the Internet will help you find a job in Montenegro.
State Employment Agency – zzzcg.me
Popular job search sites in Montenegro
careerjet.com
learn4good.com
UN website in Montenegro - me.undp.org
Professional social network – linkedin.com
Types of employment
To resolve the issue of finding a job faster, you need to decide on the type of employment, and in Montenegro there are 3 types:
- Full time job.
- Seasonal work.
- Temporary job.
Full time job
This is when an employer hires a person for a stable job for an indefinite period. In this case, the employer is obliged to obtain a work permit for the employee, officially employ him, pay him a salary, and make social contributions to the relevant authorities.
Street restaurant in Kotor
If an employee understands that the employer is evasive and does not want to formalize it, then the person has the right to complain about him to the police.
Seasonal work
This is a job in Montenegro where you need to work from 1 to 8 months. In this case, the employer is obliged to obtain a work permit for the employee, which clearly indicates the period of work. As in the case of a permanent job, the employer must officially register the employee and make all the necessary deductions monthly. A person cannot work longer than the period specified in the permit.
If for some reason an employee quits, he does not have the right to continue to use a temporary residence permit obtained on the basis of a work permit from a specific employer. By law, he must submit documents on dismissal and cancellation of temporary residence permit. And only after this the person has the right to again apply for a permanent residence permit from another employer.
Temporary job
Many people confuse the concepts of temporary and seasonal work. However, these are completely different things.
Temporary work involves working in the following areas, which, by the way, are relevant in 2021:
- Working as a nanny, governess;
- Nurse;
- Washing cars, yachts;
- Dog walking;
- "Husband for an hour";
- Hostesses on yachts.
This work is always necessary, so finding it will not be difficult.
Types of work permits in Montenegro
- Personal work permit. Issued to foreigners who have permanent resident status. The document allows you to work in Montenegro without any restrictions, on an equal basis with local residents. It is of an unlimited duration; in special cases it can be issued for one year.
- Work permit. The usual right to work in Montenegro, on the basis of which an employment contract is concluded. The standard document is issued for one year, with the right to extend for another two years.
- Work permit. As a rule, it is used for temporary or seasonal employment for a short period, usually up to 6 months. The terms are specified in the employment contract.
Certain categories of foreign workers do not require a work permit in Montenegro; this usually means temporary work. These could be, for example, athletes, scientists, representatives of creative professions, journalists, diplomats.
Important. The holder of a work permit in Montenegro does not have the right to change the employer and workplace beyond the scope of the current employment contract.
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Is it realistic to get a job in a specialty?
Montenegro is one of the few countries where foreign citizens - Ukrainians, Russians and others - are hired for responsible positions in their specialty. So, in this country you can work without problems in the field of science, in the field of enterprise management, in the field of information technology, as translators. That is, a diploma obtained in another country is quoted here.
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Everyone who wants to get a job in 2021 must register with the Employment Bureau. To do this, you need to provide a diploma that clearly indicates your qualifications in a particular specialty. This rule applies to everyone: people with primary, secondary, and higher education, and even holders of academic degrees. Registration of a foreigner with the employment center subsequently guarantees official employment of a citizen of another country.
Montenegro: economy, employment features
Montenegro is practically a purely tourist country. It is noteworthy that the number of tourists in this country is higher than the number of local residents permanently residing there .
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The economy of Montenegro represents an almost absolute monopoly of the tourism sector. It is this direction that brings the greatest profit to the budget; in addition, the majority of local residents and visitors work in tourism. Thus, the hotel and restaurant business and other areas of tourism and related services will become the most likely place of employment for any potential migrant.
In addition to tourism, other areas are developing in the country, including construction, information technology and real estate. True, these sectors of the economy are much less active, and moreover, applicants from among local residents often apply for them. However, Russian specialists who are highly qualified and experienced in their field can count on getting a position.
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Although Montenegro has not yet become a full member of the European Union, it is actively striving for membership in this community, and therefore accepts many of the norms in force there. This applies, in particular, to the employment of foreign citizens - according to European rules, before hiring a citizen of another country, the employer must make sure that there are no applicants from Montenegro or the EU for this vacancy. The employer is obliged to advertise an open vacancy, and only if no worthy candidates from the EU appear or the level of professionalism of the Russian applicant is higher, he will be able to hire him. In any case, the potential employer is required to submit the candidacy of a foreign applicant to the national employment office, where they will receive a special permit, without which the future employee will not be issued a work visa. When applying for such a permit, you should remember that, following the example of most EU members, Montenegro issues a work permit only in a certain field of activity. Therefore, when changing an employer and, moreover, a direction of activity, a migrant is obliged to re-apply for a permit.
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The presence of quotas for the admission of foreigners is another feature characteristic of both Montenegro and other European countries. This measure, aimed at protecting the rights of the local population and reducing unemployment, may complicate the job search process a little and prevent highly qualified specialists from taking one of the prestigious and highly paid vacant positions. The number of permits officially allocated to foreign applicants in various areas of activity is published in official government publications, and each applicant must take this information into account.
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Seasonality is one of the factors that has a significant impact on the state of the market and vacancies in Montenegro. Thus, in the winter, the construction industry in this country becomes more active; in the summer, there are traditionally many offers for job seekers in the tourism sector. Representatives of the tourism industry should also realize that this area of business is most active in the summer, while in winter it practically freezes.
A traditional requirement for most applicants, especially in skilled fields of activity, is knowledge of the state Montenegrin or Serbian language, which is spoken by the majority in this country. For workers in the tourism sector, it is advisable to know English; Russian applicants in this area are welcome, since there are quite a lot of Russian-speaking vacationers in the country.
Specialists in demand in Montenegro
According to the Employment Service of this country, specialists in the fields of economics, advertising, marketing, electronics, computer services, energy, construction and tourism are in great demand on the labor market.
There are still many vacancies, such as jurisprudence and accounting, but in these specialties only citizens of Montenegro are hired, so a foreigner should not even ask for help in finding a job as an accountant or lawyer.
In the summer season, when vacationers actively begin to flock to the country, the greatest demand is for service sector workers. Therefore, from May to September 2021 you can easily apply for the following vacancies:
- cook;
- waiter;
- bartender;
- housemaid;
- salesman;
- driver;
- masseur.
When the summer season ends and the construction season begins (the period from October to June), then construction workers are required:
- handyman;
- engineer;
- installer
And regardless of the season and time of year, Montenegrin employers are constantly looking for salespeople, advertising, sales, marketing managers, as well as medical staff and secretaries.
Real estate agency in Montenegro
In Montenegro, there are many Russian-speaking companies that have launched their activities in this Balkan power. And it is they who always have the following vacancies open: nannies, children’s teachers, photographers, camera operators, musicians; they also require specialists in organizing holidays.
Taxation in Montenegro
Montenegro has an agreement with the Russian Federation on double taxation exemption. The country's tax system is not stable. In recent years, the interest rate chart has fluctuated upward more often than downward.
As of 2021, the VAT rate is 21%. The interest rate for income taxes is 9%.
Entrepreneurs who open their own business in areas of the country that are not covered by tourism and have low employment rates enjoy benefits—exemption from taxes for 3 years.
In Montenegro, fairly lenient taxation of individuals is practiced. The basic income tax rate is 9%. Social taxes include:
- 12% - for pension insurance;
- 7.5% - for health insurance;
- 0.5% - unemployment insurance.
Income taxation in the country is progressive:
| Amount of taxable profit (euros) | Interest rate |
| up to 785 | 0 |
| 785—2 615 | 0.15 |
| 2 615—4 577 | 274 euros + 19% |
| over 4,577 | 647 euros + 23% |
The following are exempt from tax: profits received as inheritance, gifts, lottery and other gambling winnings, scholarships, pensions.
Taxes in Montenegro also include the performance of additional duties that are established by local administrations. Thus, in the capital, the amount of additional tax is 15% of the basic amount of income tax, in other municipalities - up to 13%. Property owners must pay from 0.1 to 1% of the cadastral value of housing.
Employment without knowledge of the language
The national language of Montenegro is Serbian. You can only get a low-skilled job in Montenegro without knowing the Serbian language. The Serbian language is very similar to Russian, so citizens of the former Soviet republics easily master it in the first 2 to 3 months of their stay in Montenegro.
But to find employment in companies, shops, firms, banks and other structures that involve customer service and direct contact with them, you must speak the Serbian language.
Many labor migrants are initially employed as cleaners, dishwashers, leaflet distributors, loaders and laborers for a few months to learn the Serbian language and then change jobs with higher wages and career prospects.
Stages of implementation of the program “Working as a doctor in Montenegro”:
Stage 1. You need to recognize (nostrify) a diploma of higher education in Montenegro. For nostrification, you need a copy of your higher education diploma with an appendix. And a power of attorney in the name of our employee.
Procedure:
- You are requesting a power of attorney form from us. Having received it, go to a notary in your city and certify it (if you are in Montenegro, then you can certify it with our notary, respectively, we will go together with you and certify it).
- The diploma, diploma supplement and power of attorney must be translated into Serbian by a court translator.
- If you are outside of Montenegro, send us the original power of attorney by mail. A copy of the diploma with an attachment can be sent by email. You will also need to send by email the data that is necessary to fill out the application (university address, etc., ask us).
Diploma nostrification period: from 3 weeks to several years. Most people receive their nostrified diploma quite quickly (within a few months), but occasionally someone “freezes”, and we honestly warn about this.
Your expenses:
- The cost of our services for submitting documents to the Ministry of Education of Montenegro is 150 euros.
- The fee at the Ministry of Education is 150 euros.
- The cost of translation of the power of attorney, diploma and application is 15 – 20 euros / sheet.
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Stage 2. You need to learn Serbian. There are several options.
You can find a Serbian language teacher in your city; in Moscow and other large cities they definitely exist. In regional cities, of course, it is difficult to find a Serbian language teacher.
You can learn the language in Montenegro. The cost of classes varies, from 5 to 10 euros per hour. We can recommend courses to you.
You can learn Serbian with our online courses.
How long does it take to learn a language? Depends on you. Serbian is a relatively simple language and can be learned fairly quickly, but it is still a foreign language. It all depends on the effort and ability for languages.
Step 3: You need to obtain a personal physician license.
To do this you will need the following:
- A certificate from your home country stating that you have not violated the medical code and you are not prohibited from working as a doctor.
- Certificate of language proficiency. The exam is taken in Montenegro.
- Nostrified diploma of higher education.
- You must have a residence permit in Montenegro, which we will issue for you for an additional fee.
With all these documents, you apply to the Faculty of Medicine in Podgorica. A commission is created at the faculty that compares your specialty with the specialties that graduates of Montenegrin universities receive. Additionally, if you have a narrow specialization, the same commission approves (or does not approve) it. At the end of the process, you take a specialty exam at the Faculty of Medicine. If you successfully pass the exam, you receive a doctor's license and the right to work in your specialty.
Popular professions
For Russian people, a popular vacancy on the Montenegrin market is the profession of a realtor. This is due to the fact that the real estate market here is constantly developing, so the country simply needs qualified specialists in this field.
In order to successfully find a job, a person will need knowledge in the real estate sector, as well as work experience, and preferably this would be work in an international real estate agency in any country. Another direction that is actively developing is tourism. There are plenty of Ukrainians and Russians working in this area.
Five-star hotel SPLENDID on the Adriatic coast in Montenegro
Popular vacancies in this area are the profession of hotel administrator.
In-demand professions in Montenegro 2021
Despite financial stability and economic growth, Montenegro cannot boast of a developed industry. The main income of the state budget (76%) comes from tourism and the service sector.
The few foreigners living in Podgorica usually work in branches of Western companies. There are almost no Russians among labor migrants. A small number work in hotels owned by Russian citizens.
If we list the professions in demand in Montenegro, then almost all of them are somehow related to tourism. These are hotel administrators, reception staff, maids, instructors and animators.
Wage
The average salary here is 500 euros. The minimum wage for labor is 160 euros. However, here food and clothing are much cheaper than in Moscow, so you can live well on such a salary; even 2-3 times a month, residents of Montenegro manage to visit a restaurant.
Table: average wages in Montenegro for different professions
| Speciality | Average monthly salary (expressed in euros) |
| Driver | 430 |
| Nanny | Hourly pay, from 3 euros per hour |
| Cook | 420 |
| Salesman | 340 |
| Foreman | 700 |
| Welder | 700 |
| IT technology specialist | 700 |
| Dentist | 600 |
| Builder | 450 |
| Taxi driver | 400 |
| Therapist | 600 |
| Guide | 400 |
| Electrician | 440 |
Current vacancies and in-demand professions in the country
Specialists in the fields of finance, economics, electronics, IT technologies, tourism, and construction are popular in the local labor market. There is a need for qualified lawyers, but foreigners are not accepted for such positions. Work and vacancies for Russians are most often offered in the summer, when there is increased demand in the service sector. From April to October there are vacancies presented in the following list:
- bartender;
- waiter;
- cleaning specialist;
- cook;
- beach worker;
- masseur.
Another type of seasonal employment in Montenegro is in the construction industry. Specialized specialties are usually in demand here: masons, electricians, installers, carpenters, plasterers. In addition, since new houses are constantly being built in the country, the profession of a realtor is popular. To do this, you must have experience in the specified field, preferably in an international company. Both in winter and summer, our compatriots can expect to get a job as a salesperson, nanny, driver, or healthcare specialist.
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Employment by specialty
Unlike other countries, it is quite possible for Russians to find a place in Montenegro in their profession. The state recognizes foreign educational documents after nostrification, so you can make a name for yourself in the field of information technology, apply for engineering positions, and even take the position of production manager. A prerequisite is knowledge of Montenegrin (or Serbian, Bosnian, Croatian, Albanian), as well as English.
Opening your own business
Working in Montenegro is not only wage labor. Some foreigners who come there and cannot find a suitable vacancy take a risk and open their own business. In 2014, one of the accessible and popular types of business was car rental.
The fact is that visiting tourists often try to rent a car for their family, which is why this business is considered successful.
In 2021, the influx of tourists is expected to be no less, so it is worth considering this option as promising and quite profitable.
Also among our compatriots the following types of business are very popular:
- Opening a beauty salon or massage parlor;
- Grocery store openings;
- Opening of a restaurant.
Of course, opening such organizations entails considerable capital investments, and not everyone has them. However, those foreigners who believe that they can afford such a business can safely open it and make a considerable profit.
Official employment
In Montenegro, illegal employment is punished quite severely, so most employers prefer to legally employ foreign employees.
Work permit
A foreign worker needs a work permit not only for legal employment, but also for obtaining a work visa. It is on the basis of an employment contract drawn up between a Montenegrin employer and a work permit that a foreign resident can obtain a work visa to this country.
Previously, namely until April 1, 2015, a work permit was issued as a separate document. This permit provided the right to carry out labor activities in the territory of Montenegro for a period of 1 year. The permit could be renewed annually.
After the entry into force of the new law, from April 1, 2015, a residence permit and a work permit are issued in one document, which is called Dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad. This document is also issued for 1 year and can be extended up to 2 years. The only difference from the old format is that previously foreign residents had to obtain a residence permit separately.
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A foreign resident can work in Montenegro without this document if he has a privremeni boravak (analogous to a residence permit) on the basis of family reunification.
For seasonal work, a Dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad is also issued for a period of 6 months. Let us remind you that earlier, namely until April 1, 2015, a work permit for seasonal work was issued for a period of up to 8 months.
The permit is issued for a specific type of work and does not apply to others.
Required documents
Initially, to obtain Dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad, you will need to nostrify your education document. For registration, the employer initially submits an application to the employment office. In this organization, he is obliged to prove that there were no applicants for the vacant vacancy among the citizens of Montenegro who are registered with the state employment service.
After confirmation and receipt of the certificate, the employer is obliged to contact Zavod za zaposljavanje (employment inspectorate) and submit the following documents:
- Certificates confirming payment of all required tax payments.
- The employer's request for the issuance of Dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad.
- Application for open vacancies.
- Nostrified education document with insert.
- A photocopy of the foreign passport of the proposed employee.
- A receipt confirming payment of the state duty.
Nostrification of documents
After receiving the conclusion from the inspection, the employer is obliged to contact the migration service and submit the following documents:
- Certificate confirming no criminal record.
- The original real estate lease agreement or documents confirming the ownership of the employee's real estate.
- Photocopy of all pages of the foreign passport.
- A medical certificate confirming that you have been examined and are free from life-threatening diseases, such as HIV infection, Lyme disease, tuberculosis, syphilis, etc.
After receiving Dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad, the employer goes to the tax office and registers the work book of the foreign employee.
Quotas for foreign employees
Every year, namely on October 31, the government publishes quotas for issuing Dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad in various industries. Moles are calculated based on research conducted over the past year by areas of activity and foreign workers employed.
The number of quotas changes annually, but there is a category of people who can receive dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad regardless of the quota. These include:
- Family members of citizens and residents of Montenegro.
- Professional athletes.
- Sports specialists.
- Refugees.
- Teachers of Montenegrin higher educational institutions.
- Representatives of foreign companies.
Example of a residence permit in Montenegro
Employment of Russians in Montenegro: pros and cons
Those who decide to go abroad in search of work, when choosing a country, weigh the pros and cons, compare conditions, employer requirements, wages and much more. Montenegro in this regard is inferior to most European countries: it is not a member of the EU, is not part of the Schengen zone, does not have a developed economy, and salaries here are not very high (by European standards).
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At the same time, employment in Montenegro has a number of advantages that make this country attractive for Russians, Ukrainians and Belarusians:
- one of the simplest job application procedures in Europe;
- minimum financial costs for employment;
- the presence of many cultural and historical examples of points of contact with Montenegro: the Orthodox faith, the Slavic language, centuries of friendly relations between peoples.
Among the advantages are also comfortable climatic conditions, more than 200 sunny days a year, and a warm sea.
For those Russians who wish to obtain a permanent residence permit here, there is an opportunity to reside in the EU and the Schengen area in the future after Montenegro joins these organizations. Illegal employment will not bring such bonuses.
Work Visa
A work visa to Montenegro can be issued to a foreign worker only if he has a job offer from a Montenegrin employer. The main document for opening a work visa is a residence permit and a work permit (dozvola za privremeni boravak i rad).
Decor
A work visa is issued not in the country of actual residence of the foreign worker, but in Montenegro at the Ministry of Internal Affairs. That is, if a foreigner intends to work in Montenegro, then he is obliged to come to this country and personally apply for a work visa to the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Visa application experience on video
To open a work visa, you must submit a work and residence permit, an employment contract, a photocopy of your foreign passport, an official invitation from the employer and a receipt for payment of the state fee.
Extension
A work visa is issued for 12 months. To extend the visa, you should contact the migration center and submit documents confirming the existence of grounds for extending the visa. Most often, foreign residents submit an employment contract, which states that the period of employment exceeds the validity period of the work visa, therefore a visa extension is necessary for the foreign worker to continue working.
A certificate signed by the head of the company or firm in which the employee works is also suitable as a basis for extending a visa.
The visa can be extended if there are grounds for 1 or 2 years. After 5 years of stay in Montenegro, a foreign resident has the right to apply for permanent residence in this state.
Example of a document for permanent residence in Montenegro
Advantages of immigration to Montenegro
One of the most significant arguments in favor of Montenegro is its friendly visa policy . The ease of moving for permanent residence to Montenegro from Russia, Ukraine, Belarus attracts many people. If you don’t want to immediately bother with obtaining a residence permit, you can live as a visa holder, traveling to neighboring Bosnia or Serbia every 30 days. Citizens of Ukraine can generally live for 90 days without a visa. And every summer a 90-day visa-free regime is introduced for Russians. Read more about the features of the visa regime in Montenegro →
It is also very attractive that it is quite easy to obtain a residence permit in Montenegro . It is enough to buy real estate (but here you need to take into account the rather high prices for housing) or get a job. Moreover, you can get a job in your own company. This is the most popular and affordable option for obtaining a Boravka or a Montenegrin residence permit. After 5 years with a residence permit, you can obtain permanent residence. And after permanent residence you get a passport. But everything is not as simple as it seems. According to reviews, the system is designed in such a way that you can only get permanent residence by fighting, and a passport is almost impossible.
In 2021, Montenegro still allows you to obtain a residence permit based on a zero-income company.
Those. It is not necessary to conduct business and show income. But if you need a company not only to obtain a residence permit, then here’s another plus - Montenegro has one of the lowest corporate taxes in Europe .
This is one of the reasons why we returned to the country and opened a company here. Why is Montenegrin citizenship so attractive? And the fact that Montenegro seems to be on the verge of joining the EU . But the country has already been marking time on this threshold for so long that the locals have managed to come up with a million jokes.
Location. Montenegro is located very conveniently both for traveling around Europe by car and for traveling by car home. When we chose between Cyprus and Montenegro, proximity to Europe played a big role. Two more advantages of the location:
- Ferry to Italy from Bar.
- Low-cost airlines fly from Podgorica throughout Europe. I bought tickets to Berlin for 10 euros on sale from RyanAir.
The Montenegrin language is quite simple. You quickly get used to it, it’s easy to learn, especially knowing Ukrainian.
The next plus is that Montenegrins are also Orthodox Christians. This partly makes it easier to understand their morality.
After arriving in Montenegro, I realized that it is impossible to describe the beauty of the country with any photographs. She is incredibly beautiful.
Mountains and the azure Adriatic, orange oranges and dried figs, red pomegranates and clouds running into the distance...
’s also very calm in Montenegro . Only sometimes the news flashes somewhere that during a criminal showdown someone was shot in Bar or in Budva. But it’s the locals who are causing squabbles among themselves. The main thing is not to interfere with them, and they themselves do not bother the visitors.
After living a little, I realized that despite the small size of the country, Montenegro has a well- developed Russian-speaking diaspora . Even annual meetings are held. This is really a very big plus. There are Russian-language kindergartens for children, and there are a bunch of educational clubs.
It’s not for nothing that they say that Montenegro is a showcase of paradise. We all know that shop windows always look good and beautiful. But is everything so beautiful inside?
Embankment in the yacht marina Port Montenegro, Tivat
Completing an internship
Completing an internship in Montenegro is an excellent chance not only to get to know your own profession better, but also to become better acquainted with local traditions and flavor, and learn the Serbian language. An excellent internship in some cases ends in job offers, so if a person has the opportunity to go to this country for the purpose of an internship, then it is better not to neglect it.
Today the most popular destinations for internships in Montenegro are:
- Tourism. The tourism industry is well developed in Montenegro. In summer, the country attracts with the Adriatic Sea, excellent climate and incredible nature. In winter, tourists go to this country to visit ski resorts.
- Industry. For students who want to do an internship in the field of ferrous metallurgy, it is advisable to select firms and companies operating in the city of Niksic. Trainees in the field of woodworking receive valuable knowledge at enterprises in the cities of Rozaje, Borane and Pljevlja. Students who study at chemical industry faculties can find internships in companies operating in Kotor. To gain knowledge in the field of food industry, it is better for trainees to go to Niksic, and for a more detailed study of shipbuilding to the city of Bijela.
Interns receive a monthly salary of 400 – 500 euros.
You can find a suitable place for an internship on the website https://www.internshipprograms.com/%C2%A0%E2%80%94.
Business immigration
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Business immigration to Montenegro today is accessible to every foreign resident. According to current laws, the authorized capital of an enterprise must be at least 1 euro.
Video about business immigration to Montenegro
Opening your own business in Montenegro is quite simple. Initially, you need to decide on the type of activity and assemble a team of founders. Then you need to draw up a document on the establishment of the company and submit it for consideration to the Central Chamber of the Commercial Court. Registration of an enterprise or firm takes only 5 days. After registration, the owner needs to obtain an identification number and open a bank account.
On average, registration will cost 300 – 350 euros.
Opening your own business is the basis for issuing a residence permit in this country.
Own business or work visa? Methods of legal residence
For Russians, visa-free entry into the territory of Montenegro is possible for 30 days. At the end of this period, you must leave the country for at least 5 minutes.
To stay on the territory of the state for a long time, there are several ways:
- Opening your own business is the easiest way; it gives you the right to a residence permit (boravaka) for 1 year.
- Buy real estate, and you can buy the cheapest one, price does not matter.
- Marry or marry a Montenegrin.
- Formalize labor relations. A work visa to Montenegro is a good option for legalizing your stay in the country.
If one of the family members already has a residence permit, then the rest can simply come and live as part of the family reunion.
Opening your own business
There are no restrictions in Montenegrin legislation on opening a business for foreigners. Anyone can do this. In theory, registering your business is very simple:
- Submit the act of incorporation of the company to the Central Chamber of the Commercial Court.
- Receive certification - the company is registered after 5 days and is assigned an identification number.
- Open a bank account.
- Start commercial activities.
Almost the entire process can take several weeks or even months. This has more to do with the mentality of Montenegrins, who are prone to procrastinating. In addition, some activities require additional permission.
If the documentation process is very slow, do not hesitate to insist on your rights and demand that deadlines be met. In fact, government agencies are also interested in attracting capital.
The other side of the question is whether it will be possible and how much you can earn in Montenegro from your own business? Montenegrins are extremely scrupulous and consider such activities a privilege of the local population. At the first stages, they can hinder and interfere with work in every possible way. Not directly, but through numerous checks.
Proper management of affairs and compliance with all points of the law will help. It is very important to find a competent accountant who knows his job well. Then there will be no problems with business.
What kind of business can become successful in Montenegro:
- real estate company;
- catering business;
- beauty saloon;
- private medical clinic;
- grocery store;
- kindergarten for the Russian-speaking population.
These are several options. You can safely try your ideas, but it is important to remember that most activities in the country are seasonal.
Many foreigners register a business in Montenegro only to obtain a residence permit. There are people and companies that provide assistance with registration for a fee.
Applying for a work visa
Finding a job in Montenegro may take an indefinite period of time. When a good vacancy does appear, the question arises of how to get a work visa. To complete it you will need the following documents:
- a foreign passport valid for at least three months after the end of the trip, as well as a photocopy of its first page;
- a correctly completed application form;
- documents that confirm the availability of a place of residence in the country - a reserved hotel room, a real estate rental agreement, an invitation from a resident of Montenegro, etc.;
- certificates confirming financial status;
- invitation letter from the employer;
- two color photos 3x4.
You need to be especially careful when filling out the form. Incorrect registration can often be the reason for refusal. If difficulties arise, it is better to contact specialists. When applying for a work visa, you also receive a work permit.
