Montenegro uses the euro — is it in the EU?

No. Montenegro uses the euro without being in the EU or the eurozone, and it is not part of Schengen. Days there do not count toward your Schengen 90 days.

Do I need to register in Montenegro?

Yes. Visitors must register with the police or local tourist office within 24 hours of arriving. Hotels normally do it for you; if you stay privately, check that your host has.

Is a day trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor a Schengen exit?

Yes. Croatia is in Schengen and Montenegro is not, so you leave and re-enter Schengen, and EES logs both crossings. Both days still count as Schengen days, because you were inside on each of them.

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Is Montenegro in the Schengen Area?

No — Montenegro is not in the Schengen Area or the EU, even though it uses the euro. Days in Montenegro do not count toward your Schengen 90 days in any 180.

In the Schengen Area: No

In the EU: No

Days count toward 90/180: No

Facts checked 5 October 2026. Entry rules change and differ by passport. Confirm them with the official source linked in each section, or your own government's travel advice, before you travel.

Do days in Montenegro count toward the 90/180 rule?

No. Montenegro is an EU candidate country and uses the euro, which confuses many travellers, but it is outside both the EU and Schengen. It keeps its own count.

Sources: GOV.UK: Montenegro entry requirements; European Commission: the Schengen Area

Visiting Montenegro on a visa-free passport

British passports get 90 days in any 180, separate from Schengen. You must register with the police or local tourist office within 24 hours of arrival; hotels normally do this for you. Check the rules for your own passport.

Source: GOV.UK: Montenegro entry requirements

How EES applies

EES is not used in Montenegro. Crossing from Croatia into Montenegro is a Schengen exit logged by EES, and coming back is a new entry.

Source: EU: EES FAQ

Close to Croatia, outside Schengen

The Bay of Kotor is a short drive from Dubrovnik, which makes Montenegro a convenient place to spend time outside Schengen.

For more places whose days do not count, and how long each lets you stay, see where to go when your Schengen days run out.

Source: GOV.UK: Montenegro entry requirements

Check your own Schengen days

Whatever the answer for Montenegro, your 90 days are counted across all 29 Schengen countries together, and each day looks back 180 days. Add your stays to see how many days you have used and the last day you can stay.

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Common questions

Montenegro uses the euro — is it in the EU?: No. Montenegro uses the euro without being in the EU or the eurozone, and it is not part of Schengen. Days there do not count toward your Schengen 90 days.
Do I need to register in Montenegro?: Yes. Visitors must register with the police or local tourist office within 24 hours of arriving. Hotels normally do it for you; if you stay privately, check that your host has.
Is a day trip from Dubrovnik to Kotor a Schengen exit?: Yes. Croatia is in Schengen and Montenegro is not, so you leave and re-enter Schengen, and EES logs both crossings. Both days still count as Schengen days, because you were inside on each of them.