New Zealand*
Diplomatic Missions to Montenegro and visa regimes for citizens of Montenegro
Contact
Embassy of New Zeeland in Italy
Visas
Nationals of Montenegro are required to obtain a visa to enter New Zealand
Visa may be obtained from the Embassy of New Zealand in Rome, the Republic of Italy.
Bilateral Relations/Diplomatic Relations Overview
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, Montenegro and New Zealand have maintained friendly relations. Montenegro is interested in further strengthening interstate ties with New Zealand, and in the full valorization of potential in areas of mutual importance.
New Zealand officially recognized Montenegro on July 17, 2006, when diplomatic relations were established between the two countries.
On July 17, 2014, in accordance with the decision of the Government of Montenegro, the Honorary Consulate of Montenegro in New Zealand was opened in Auckland - headed by the Honorary Consul Jovo Gregović.
The non-resident ambassador of New Zealand to Montenegro, based in Rome, Anthony George Simpson, took office in September 2019.
Political Contacts
On July 12, 2014, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand, Marie McCallie, paid a working visit to Montenegro and had meetings with the Vice President / Min. foreign affairs and evr. integration with Igor Lukšić, as well as with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development Petro Ivanović.
Political contacts are also held on the side-lines of multilateral gatherings and conferences.
Economic Cooperation / International Trade
The total trade between Montenegro and New Zealand in 2021 amounted to 340.5 thousand. euros, and applied only to imports. Exports were not recorded in this period.
In the period January - October 2021, 240 tourists from New Zealand visited Montenegro, who spent 578 nights.
According to the Central Bank of Montenegro, no investments from New Zealand were recorded.