03 Aug 2021 | 12:33 PM UTC
Montenegro: Authorities extend nationwide COVID-19-related measures through at least Aug. 20 /update 42
Montenegro extends COVID-19 measures through to at least Aug. 20; international entry restrictions remain in place.
Event
Authorities have extended COVID-19-related domestic restrictions until at least Aug. 20. Businesses can operate subject to social distancing mandates, though customers will require proof of full vaccination, recovery, or a negative PCR test result taken within the previous 72 hours to receive indoor service in some facilities, including catering establishments and nightclubs. A maximum of 100 people is permitted to gather in public. Individuals must wear protective face coverings in indoor and outdoor public spaces and maintain at least 2 meters (6.5 feet) of physical distancing.
International Travel Restrictions
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 PCR or rapid antigen test. Montenegrin citizens and residents may enter without such proof, though they must self-isolate for 14 days on arrival. All arrivals who have spent the previous 15 days in the EU, Albania, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Canada, Israel, Kosovo, Moldova, North Macedonia, Norway, Kazakhstan, Russia, Serbia, Switzerland, Ukraine, or the US are exempt 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.
Resources
Institute for Public Health
Government of Montenegro
Government of Montenegro - COVID-19 Hub
