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Sourced, up-to-date guides to property, vehicles, shopping, tax, work and everyday life in Montenegro.
Skiing in Montenegro for the 2026/27 winter: the three main resorts in Kolašin and Žabljak, what day, week and season passes cost, the joint Kolašin pass, family and senior discounts, ski rental prices, when the season opens and how to get there by car, bus or train.
September 25, 2026
What scams on classified ads look like, why a link to "receive a payment" is not a way to get paid, how to protect yourself when renting a flat or buying a car, what to do in the first few hours, when your bank must refund you, where to report fraud and what the Criminal Code penalties are.
September 25, 2026
How many cruise ships call at Kotor in 2026, from the port's own arrival schedule: calls by month, the busiest days and weekdays, how many ships anchor in the bay, the biggest ships, what is still to come this autumn and how to plan a visit to the old town around them.
September 25, 2026
What a sea fishing licence costs from June 2026, which gear each licence covers, how much fish you may catch, the rules for spearfishing, what fishing costs on Skadar Lake and in the national parks, when the closed seasons are and what the fines are for fishing without a licence.
September 25, 2026
Where to buy furniture in Montenegro when there is no IKEA store: how far the nearest IKEA is, what bringing goods back from Serbia or Croatia means at customs, what sofas, beds, wardrobes, fridges and air conditioners cost in Montenegrin shops, and a budget for furnishing a two-bedroom flat.
September 25, 2026
How to look for work in Montenegro in 2026: the Employment Agency and the main job portals with how many ads they carry, which towns and sectors hire, what the average salary is, how seasonal work on the coast works, and what a foreigner needs before starting a job.
September 25, 2026
Where to shop in Montenegro in 2026: the main shopping centres in Podgorica, Bar and Budva with their size and what is inside, which international brands you will and will not find, designer outlets, why shops are shut on Sundays, and how tax-free shopping and consumer rights work.
September 25, 2026
What the tourist prepaid packages of Crnogorski Telekom, One and m:tel cost, how to buy an eSIM before you arrive, which document you need to register, how long a number stays valid, where roaming like at home applies and what mobile data costs in the EU on a Montenegrin card.
September 25, 2026
How second-hand trade works in Montenegro: where people buy and sell used items, how to price them against new shop prices, what Pošta Crne Gore charges to send a parcel across the country, how to meet and pay safely, and what the law says when a used item turns out to be faulty.
September 25, 2026
What a kilowatt-hour of electricity costs households in Montenegro in 2026, what goes into the bill besides the energy itself, when the cheaper night tariff applies, which EPCG tariff model pays off, who gets the Golden Team discount and what a bill for 500 kWh looks like.
September 25, 2026
How to cross into and out of Montenegro in 2026: the main road crossings with Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia and Albania, where to watch the queues live, what the EU Entry/Exit System means at the Croatian border, whether ETIAS has started, and who needs an ID card, a passport or a visa.
September 25, 2026
What home internet costs in Montenegro in 2026: internet-only and TV plus internet packages from Crnogorski Telekom, m:tel, Telemach and One compared by speed and monthly price, who the biggest providers are, how much of the network is fibre, and what the law says about contracts and early cancellation.
September 25, 2026
What parking costs in the zones of Budva and Podgorica and at the car parks in Kotor, which number to text, what you pay if you have not paid for parking, what monthly resident passes cost and where the law bans parking.
September 25, 2026
How a fine order works, when you pay only half the fine, how to contest a fine in court, what speeding, alcohol, phone use and running a red light cost since August 2026, how penalty points work, what applies to foreigners and how to check fines against you.
September 25, 2026
A practical checklist for viewing a flat in Montenegro, built on census data: how old the housing stock is, why 1981 matters for earthquake safety, how homes are heated and cooled, where damp hides, what to test in the electrics and plumbing, and which documents to ask for before an offer.
September 25, 2026
What the weather in Montenegro is like in each month, from official measurements: afternoon temperatures on the coast and in Podgorica, the mountains around Žabljak, how warm the sea gets, how many rainy days to expect, how hot summer 2026 was and when to go for the beach, hiking or skiing.
September 25, 2026
Where you may and may not pitch a tent in Montenegro in 2026: what the law says about wild camping and the fine, what camping costs in the five national parks, the designated camping spots and mountain huts in Durmitor, campsite prices for tents and motorhomes, and practical tips.
September 25, 2026
How much the Smokovac-Mateševo motorway and the Sozina tunnel cost for a car, motorcycle, camper and lorry, how the vehicle category is set, how to pay in cash, by card or with a TAG device, who is exempt and the fine for not paying since March 2026.
September 25, 2026
Which days are non-working in Montenegro in 2026 and 2027, what happens when a holiday falls on a Sunday, who is entitled to paid leave for religious holidays, which shops may open on Sundays and holidays, and what the law says about working and pay on a holiday.
September 25, 2026
Who can claim a VAT refund on purchases in Montenegro, how much of the price comes back, why a receipt must exceed 100 euros, how the PDV-PP form is stamped by customs at the border, the six-month deadline, and what is not covered.
September 25, 2026
Which Montenegrin airport to fly into in 2026: passenger numbers, airlines and destinations at Podgorica and Tivat, what parking costs per hour and per day, the buses and taxis into town, and the summer rules at the Podgorica terminal.
September 25, 2026
Who may operate a boat or jet ski in Montenegro, how to take the boat handling exam at the harbour master's office, whether a foreign licence is valid, who may be aboard a private boat and whether rides may be charged for, the rules on alcohol, bathing areas and anchoring, and the minimum boat insurance.
September 25, 2026
What you pay to bring a car into Montenegro: when customs duty is 0% and when it is 5%, why origin matters more than where you buy, how VAT is calculated, which used cars may be imported since July 2024, what homologation costs, and a worked example for a car bought in Germany.
September 25, 2026
How to travel by bus in Montenegro in 2026: departures, journey times and fares on the main routes from Podgorica and along the coast, buses to Belgrade, Sarajevo, Tirana and Dubrovnik, how to buy and print tickets, what Podgorica bus station offers and what a city bus costs.
September 25, 2026