Algeria*

Montenegro and Algeria develop their bilateral relations in the spirit of friendship and mutual understanding. Both sides are interested in improving mutual cooperation in various areas, where the particular significance is given to strengthening the cultural ties as well as the process of twinning  the Municipalities of Berane and Hamam Debagh in Guelma Vilayet.

Diplomatic Relations Overview

The Government of the People's Democratic Republic of Algeria officially recognized Montenegro on the 20th of June 2006, and the diplomatic relations were established on the 24th of September 2007.

Abdelhamid Chebchoub presented his credentials to the former president of Montenegro Filip Vujanović on the 26th of June 2015. The first Ambassador of Algeria in Montenegro, Abdelkader Mesdoua, performed his duties since 2009, and until 2015.

Economic Cooperation / International Trade

Overall exchange of goods and services in 2021 (January – October) amounted to €2,358,375 (out of which the exports were €347, and the imports were €2,358,028); overall exchange of goods and services in 2020 amounted to €2,011,102 (out of which the exports were €0, and the imports were €2,011,102).

Visas

Citizens of Montenegro are required to own a visa in order to enter the Algerian territory. The citizens of Algeria must own a visa to be able to enter and stay in Montenegro. The issuance of visas with regard to Montenegrin citizens is under the consular jurisdiction of the Embassy of Algeria in Belgrade.