Schengen Visa (Type C)
Where to apply?
You can apply at the consular office at the following address: ul. Kozaračka 79, 81000 Podgorica, Montenegro.
Remember! You can only apply at our Consulate if you are Montenegrin citizen or you possess a resident permit ("boravak") that was issued at least 6 months before the planned date of visa application and you live in Montenegro on long-term basis.
Do I have to apply in person?
Visa application form must be submitted in person. Diplomatic mission does not accept application forms sent via fax, post or e-mail.
How to book an appointment?
In order to apply for a visa in our consulate each person needs to register on the website: https://secure.e-konsulat.gov.pl/, fill in the application form, print it and come to our office on the scheduled appointment date (an applicant will be asked to choose the date on the website).
Please note:
Applications should be submitted not earlier than 6 months and not later than 15 days before the departure. In justified individual cases of urgent nature, consul may allow the submission of the application within less than 15 days.
What documents do I need to submit?
Please refer to the checklist below.
How much does it cost?
The visa fee is 90 Euro for all categories of Schengen visa.
The visa fee is waived for applicants in one of the following categories:
Children under 6 years of age;
Pupils, students, doctoral students, and accompanying teachers traveling for the purpose of study or training;
Researchers from third countries traveling for the purpose of conducting scientific research, as defined in Recommendation 2005/761/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 28 September 2005 to facilitate the issue by Member States of uniform short-stay visas to researchers from third countries traveling within the Community for the purpose of carrying out scientific research(21);
Representatives of non-commercial organizations up to 25 years of age participating in seminars, conferences, sporting, cultural, and educational events organized by non-commercial organizations;
Family members of EU/EEA and Swiss citizens.
The payment must be made on the day of submitting the application. We accept payments by cash only.
Different fees may apply under bilateral agreements.
No refund of the fee is available even if the visa is rejected.
What is the waiting time?
The Consul has 15 days to make a visa decision. In special circumstances, this period might be extended to 45 days. You will be notified by email when your passport will be ready for collection.
How to collect the documents?
Documents need to be collected in person only. If you wish that someone else collects your passport on your behalf. This person needs to possess an authorization letter signed by you. Parents can collect passports on behalf of their underaged children.
How to appeal?
If you disagree with the consul's decision, you have the right to submit an application for reconsideration of your visa application. You must submit an appeal letter to the office that issued the visa decision within 14 days of receiving it. Do not submit the documents that you have submitted the first time. You can submit any other documents that you think might change the consul's decision.
You need to pay a fee for the appeal.
You can submit your appeal from Tuesday to Thursday from 10.00 to 13.00. You do not need an appointment to make an appeal.
Revocation or annulment of Schengen visa
If you have received a decision to revoke or annul your Schengen visa that you do not agree with, you have the right to ask for reconsideration. However, if you have applied yourself for your Schengen visa to be revoked and the consul has agreed, you are not entitled to appeal.
You should apply for reconsideration within 14 days of receiving the decision to annul or revoke your Schengen visa at the consular post that issued the decision.
Legal basis
Regulation (EC) No 810/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 July 2009 establishing a Community Code on Visas (Visa Code)
Act of 12 December 2013 on Foreigners (Journal of Laws of 30 December 2013, item 1650, as amended)
Act of 25 June 2015 on Consular Law (Journal of Laws of 31 August 2015, item 1274)
Materijali
[C-01] Schengen Visa - Tourism - English[C-01]__Schengen_Visa_-_Tourism_-_ENG.pdf 0.13MB [C-02] Schengen - Visiting relatives or friends - English
[C-02]_Schengen_&_National_Visa_-_Visiting_relatives_or_friends_-_ENG.pdf 0.16MB [C-04] Schengen Visa - Business - English
[C-04]_Schengen_Visa_-_Business_-_ENG.pdf 0.17MB