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Money & duty free for Montenegro

Currency information: 

Euro (€) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of €500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5. Coins are in denominations of €2 and 1, and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Credit cards: 

International credit and debit cards such as Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club and Maestro are accepted, but cash may be necessary for some payments. Some ATMs accept Visa or Mastercard, but few accept international debit cards.

ATM: 

Some ATMs accept Visa or Mastercard, but few accept international debit cards.

Travellers cheques: 

Although acceptable in theory, in practice these can be very hard to exchange. It is advisable to take cash and credit or debit cards.

Banking hours: 

Mon-Fri 0700-2000 and Sat 0800-1500.

Currency restriction: 

There are no restrictions on the import of local and foreign currency. The export of more than €500 is restricted, unless it is declared on arrival.

Currency exchange: 

Money should be exchanged through official exchange offices and banks only.

Montenegro duty free

The following items may be imported into Montenegro without incurring customs duty:

• 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 250g of tobacco.
• 1L of wine and 1L of spirits.
• 250mL of eau de toilette and a reasonable quantity of perfume.
• Jewellery and clothing.
• Two photo cameras, one movie camera (up to and including 16mm) or one video camera.
• One pair of binoculars.
• One pocket electronic calculator.
• Camping equipment.
• One bicycle, with or without engine.
• Sporting requisites (enquire for further details).
• If portable, one musical instrument, one CD/mp3/personal stereo player, one radio receiver with or without a cassette recorder, one tape recorder and one typewriter.

Note: Animals may be imported as long as there is proof of the health condition of the animal. Cats and dogs must have a vet certificate.

Banned imports: 

Weapons are prohibited.

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