Montenegro
Entry Requirements
Is Montenegro a good place to travel or relocate to with dogs and/or cats?
Here are reviews and details to help you see if this country is a good place to travel with your pets.
According to the USDA website, Montenegro is a “Green Banner” countries with otherwise unknown requirements.
Green banner means they will accept a digital signature.
Pets are accepted at the Podgorica airport and across land/water borders.
Information about traveling with pets from the Montenegro tourism board
Entry Requirements from Non-high Rabies Country
Medical Requirements:
Vaccination against rabies
Documentation Required and how to get it:
Montenegro will accept the EU pet passport as verification of the requirements otherwise, the pet should come with an official Animal Health Certificate from the departing country
Entry Requirements from High Rabies Country
Medical Requirements:
Vaccination against rabies
Rabies Titer test
Treated against Echinococcus multilocularis (tapeworm)
Documentation Required and how to get it:
The pet should come with an Animal Health Certificate from a licensed veterinarian in the departing country
Additional Considerations
Microchip Requirements:
Yes, a microchip listed with the rabies vaccine is required
Quarantine Requirements (if any):
NA
Breed Restrictions:
Unknown
Number of pet restrictions:
up to 5 pets, not younger than 3 months
Is this country considered high-risk rabies for entry into the US?
The US does not require a rabies titer test. However, there are limited flight options from Montenegro directly to the US, so transiting through the EU might be necessary and they require the titer test.
Is this country considered high rabies for entry into EU countries?
A rabies titer test is required to return to the EU from Montenegro. The test must be completed at an EU approved blood-testing laboratory.
EU regulations to return FROM Montenegro
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2 Reviews on “Montenegro”
Montenegro is one of those countries that doesn’t have hard and fast rules across all institutions. Many restaurants will allow dogs inside. Others won’t even allow them on patios. The time of year also makes a difference. Beaches and water access is no issue 9 months a year, but in June, July and August it becomes a lot more limited. Still there are ways around it sometimes. We went to a beautiful beach that said no dogs were allowed, but they did have an area just above the beach where dogs were allowed. However, that means they didn’t have access to the water. There are a lot of places not built up that dogs could join no problem. A number of tourists had dogs with them especially in the nicer areas such as Lustica Bay. There are some but not tons of stray dogs. However, there are many cats especially in Kotor, so you would want to think about how your dog reacts around unfamiliar cats.
The trickiest part of Montenegro was the lack of sidewalks. It’s a beautiful country. Part of what makes it so stunning is how the mountains crash into the water, but that means roads are windy and narrow with few sidewalks. So, if you want to go on a walk with your dog, you need to go to a particular place to do it. It isn’t really safe to just walk around where you are staying (in most places). Dogs can ride on the train that goes from Bar into the mountains. Small dogs in carriers are welcome on busses. Big dogs may or may not be depending on the driver. It would be easiest to get around with a dog by renting a car.
Montenegro can be recommended for travelers with dogs, but it’s not as dog-friendly as other European destinations.
People seemed surprised and uneasy when we took our dog in taxis or cars. For buses, it’s always up to the driver whether your dog is allowed on board. Our first bus experience went smoothly, while during our second attempt, the driver hesitated before letting us board.
Dogs are not officially allowed indoors at restaurants, but they’re usually welcomed on patios. Occasionally, you may find an indoor establishment that turns a blind eye.
It’s worth noting that pet dogs seemed less common in Montenegro compared to other parts of Europe. Many large, loud guard dogs were either chained or unleashed in yards, so be cautious. We had a couple of close encounters.