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Montenegro

Information to double-check. Written from memory and checked on 2026-10-16, it may be wrong or out of date. Always check official sources (government, customs, CAA or AAA) before you go.

At a glance

Traffic
on the right
Currency
EUR
Plugs
types C, F · 230 V
Emergency
112

Entering the country

  • Outside the EU: 90 days visa-free. Tourist tax paid to the town.

Driver and insurance

  • International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble.
  • Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.

Speed limits

TownRoadMotorway
Car, light RV5080100
With a trailer or caravan508080

In km/h. Signs always take precedence.

Tolls and vignettes A few tolls

Tolls: Sozina tunnel and the Bar–Boljare motorway (open section).

Low-emission zones

None known for cars and RVs.

Boondocking Banned

Camping outside campgrounds banned on the coast; more tolerated in the northern mountains.

Mandatory equipment

  • Reflective vest, within reach
  • Warning triangle
  • First-aid kit
  • Spare bulbs
  • Dipped headlights on in daytime
  • Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back

Winter : Winter tires required from November 15 to March 31.

Frequently asked questions

Montenegro: what do you need to enter the country with your vehicle?
Outside the EU: 90 days visa-free. Tourist tax paid to the town. International Driving Permit recommended (CAA, AAA): cheap, and it saves trouble. Insurance: your North American policy isn't valid here. You need European insurance for a vehicle registered outside Europe, with its green card.
Montenegro: what are the speed limits?
Car and light RV: 50 in town, 80 on rural roads, 100 on motorways (km/h). With a trailer or caravan: 80 on rural roads, 80 on motorways.
Montenegro: do you need a vignette or pay tolls?
Tolls: Sozina tunnel and the Bar–Boljare motorway (open section).
Montenegro: are there low emission zones?
None known for cars and RVs.
Montenegro: is wild camping allowed?
Banned. Camping outside campgrounds banned on the coast; more tolerated in the northern mountains.
Montenegro: what equipment is required in the vehicle?
Reflective vest, within reach, Warning triangle, First-aid kit, Spare bulbs, Dipped headlights on in daytime, Country-of-registration sticker (CDN or USA) on the back. Winter tires required from November 15 to March 31.

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