Montenegro: Authorities to maintain nationwide COVID-19-related measures until at least May 14; restrictions eased in Andrijevica from May 8 /update 36

Montenegro eases COVID-19 restrictions in Andrijevica from May 8; nationwide measures, entry restrictions remain in place.

Event

Authorities will ease COVID-19 restrictions in Andrijevica from May 8, meaning that no municipality is now considered to be in the highest risk “Red” classification. Domestic restrictions, including a nationwide 00:01-05:00 curfew during which residents may only leave their homes for essential purposes, will remain in effect until at least May 14. The following measures are also in effect:

Intercity traffic remains prohibited from 21:00 on Fridays to 05:00 on Mondays.
Members of different households are forbidden to meet socially indoors.
Public gatherings of more than 20 people are prohibited.
Nonessential businesses and services may operate between 07:00-23:00.
Where permitted to open, catering establishments may 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.