Digital Nomad Visa or Company Route?
Summary: Both provide legal residence in Montenegro but serve different audiences. The digital nomad permit suits those working remotely for an employer/client abroad. The company route is for those who will actually set up and run a business in Montenegro. The right choice depends on your income source and goal.
Quick comparison
| Digital nomad | Company route | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it suits | Remote workers from abroad | Those setting up a business in Montenegro |
| Income source | Employer/client outside Montenegro | A company in Montenegro |
| Working in Montenegro | No work for local client/employer | Activity in your own company |
| Typical conditions | Income threshold (~3× minimum wage), health insurance, proof of remote work | Company + (at renewal) ≥€5,000 annual tax/social security |
| Duration | Initial often longer, renewable | Annual, renewable |
Who is the digital nomad permit for?
Suitable if you work remotely for a company/client abroad and will not do local business in Montenegro. General conditions: the work being earned from outside Montenegro, sufficient regular income, valid health insurance, clean criminal record. (The program’s current scope and income threshold may change; we verify before applying.)
Who is the company route for?
Suitable if you will actually set up a business in Montenegro and serve/sell to clients from Montenegro. Its advantage: a genuine business structure and a long-term foundation. Its downside: accounting burden and the €5,000 tax/social-security requirement at renewal.
Which is right for you?
- Remote, foreign income: the digital nomad route is usually more practical.
- Setting up a business in Montenegro: the company route.
- Unsure: let’s assess your situation together and choose the most suitable route.