Slovenia

VISA REGIME

Nationals of Slovenia may enter, pass through the territory of and stay in Montenegro up to 90 days, with a valid travel document, without a visa.

Nationals of Slovenia may enter, pass through the territory of and stay in Montenegro up to 30 days, without a visa, with a valid identity card issued by the competent authority of Slovenia.

Relations between Montenegro and Slovenia are traditionally friendly, strengthened by substantive cooperation in many areas, partnership within NATO and commitment to the European value system. Relying on the shared history, the proximity of the two peoples and the fact that there are no open issues in bilateral relations, strengthening and deepening the overall cooperation with Slovenia is a permanent commitment of Montenegro.

In addition to strong political support for our European integration, Slovenia's expert assistance in the negotiation process with the Union is significant, as well as the assistance it provided during its four-year mandate (January 1, 2011 - end of 2014) as a NATO contact for Montenegro.

Diplomatic relations

The Republic of Slovenia recognized Montenegro on June 20, 2006. Diplomatic relations were established on June 21, 2006.

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Slovenia to Montenegro is Mr. Gregor Presker, while Montenegro is currently represented in the Republic of Slovenia at the level of Chargé d'Affaires a.i. by Ms. Ana Zeković.

Official visits

Outgoing

President of the Assembly Mr. Aleksa Bečić paid a visit to Ljubljana from 29th-30th November, 2021.

Prime Minister Mr. Zdravko Krivokapić paid a working visit to the Republic of Slovenia on May 28, 2021.

The President of the Parliament of Montenegro Mr. Ivan Brajović paid an official visit to Slovenia from June 4th-7th 2019.  

The Prime Minister of Montenegro Mr. Duško Marković paid a working visit to Slovenia from 23rd-24th March 2018.

Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr. Srđan Darmanović paid an official visit to Slovenia on March 8, 2017.

The President of Montenegro Mr. Filip Vujanović paid an official visit to Slovenia from 11th-12th December 2016.

The President of the Parliament of Montenegro Mr. Darko Pajović paid a working visit to Slovenia from 7th-8th June 2016.

Incoming

The President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Slovenia Mr. Igor Zorčić paid an official visit to Montenegro from 17th-18th June 2021.

Slovenian President Mr. Borut Pahor paid a working visit to Montenegro on May 5th 2021.

President of Slovenia Mr. Borut Pahor, paid an official visit to Montenegro from 29th-30th May, 2019. 

The President of the National Assembly of Slovenia Mr. Milan Brglez paid an official visit to Montenegro from 11th-12th September 2017.

Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Slovenia Mr. Karl Erjavec paid a visit to Montenegro from 10th-11th 2016.

Economic indicators 

In the period January-October 2021, trade exchange amounted to EUR 58.4 million (imports EUR 39.9 million, exports EUR 18.5 million). In 2020, a total of 76.5 million worth of trade was achieved (imports 40.7 million; exports 35.83 million). In 2019, trade amounted to 80.1 million euros (exports 25.4; imports 54.7). During 2018, trade amounted to EUR 85 million (exports 28.16; imports 56.9), while in 2017, trade amounted to EUR 75.19 million (exports 19.99; imports 55,20).

In the period January-October 2021, foreign direct investments amounted to EUR 9.04 million. During 2020, foreign direct investment amounted to 9.93 million euros. In 2019, investments from Slovenia amounted to EUR 21.16 million. During 2018, investments from Slovenia amounted to 13.1 million euros, while in 2017 they amounted to 6.03 million. Since the restoration of independence until today, the most was invested during 2012 - 58.3 million euros. Since 2006, ending in 2018, Slovenian investments in Montenegro amounted to about 343 million euros.

In the period January - October 2021, Montenegro was visited by 6,216 tourists from Slovenia, who spent 22,883 nights in collective accommodation. During 2020, Slovenian tourists made 2,051 arrivals in Montenegro, with 10,902 overnight stays. In 2019, 23,821 tourists from Slovenia visited Montenegro, with 95,846 overnight stays. This figure represents an increase compared to the previous two years, when about 21,000 Slovenian tourists stayed in Montenegro.