Visa office
For all types of visas you have to apply in person and by prior appointment only. For the appointments until February 2023, please send an email to visti.podgorica@esteri.it.
As from March 1st 2023, only through the web site https://prenotami.esteri.it. The booking service is totally free of charge.
Opening hours MONDAY – FRIDAY, from 09.00 to 12.00
Before booking an appointment, please inform yourself if you need a visa and check out the general list of required documents by Clicking Here. For the list of countries whose citizens are exempt from the visas for short stays (up to 90 days) please Click Here.
In the case you cannot find the answer to your question(s) on this web site, please send an e-mail to the Visa Office at: visti.podgorica@esteri.it. Only in case of real and specific urgency, you can contact personally the Visa Office by phone during the opening hours Gli uffici (esteri.it).
Required documents
You can find the general information about the required documents here
As for study visa, before applying the student must first register him/herself for the chosen course on the website Universitaly.
Visa Office of the Embassy of Italy reserves the right to request additional documents beside those indicated on the general list. Please note that the submission of the required documentation does not necessarily imply granting of visa.
Visa processing time
We advise to apply for visa well ahead of your departure. You can’t apply for visa prior to 3 months of the departure. Generally, visas are released in short time if the documentation presented is complete, but there could be variation of the processing time depending on seasonality, nationality and the type of visa required. Also please be advised that the rush fee is not applicable.
Visas fee
Visa fee must be paid in cash and in Euros only. We do not accept other currencies, personal checks, credit or debit cards. The fee has to be paid at the time of the application in order to cover the administrative costs, and is non-refundable regardless of the fact whether the visa is issued or not.
Visas Fees (EUR) | 0 – 6 Y.O. | 6 – 12 Y.O. | 12+ Y.O. |
Schengen Visa | 0 € | 40 € | 80 € (*) |
National Visa | 116 € | 116 € | 116 € |
Study Visa (up to 90 days) | 0 € | 0 € | 0 € |
Study Visa (over 90 days) | 50 € | 50 € | 50 € |
Application forms
for Schengen Visa (type C):
for national Visa (type D):
Other available forms