Montenegro: Authorities to ease nationwide COVID-19-related measures from May 12 /update 37

Montenegro to ease domestic COVID-19 restrictions from May 12; international, entry restrictions remain in place.

Event

Authorities in Montenegro have issued orders to ease certain COVID-19-related domestic restrictions. Effective May 12, the nation's 00:01-05:00 nightly curfew will be lifted, as will the ban on intercity weekend traffic.

Nevertheless, the following measures will remain in effect:

Members of different households are forbidden to meet socially indoors.
Public gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited.
Nonessential businesses and services may only operate between 07:00-23:00.
Catering establishments may only operate between 07:00-23:00; bars and clubs must remain closed.
Individuals must wear protective face coverings in indoor and outdoor public spaces and maintain at least 2 meters (6.5 feet) of physical distancing.

All travelers entering the country must present proof of vaccination or a negative result from a COVID-19 test taken no more than 72 hours prior to arrival; the test can be either a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) or a rapid antigen test. Montenegrin citizens and residents may enter without such proof, though they must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. All individuals arriving from Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine are exempt from this measure and may enter without restrictions. Freight transporters and aircraft cabin crews are also exempt.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.