Montenegro

Recommended Vaccinations For Montenegro

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis A Vaccine

There is a risk of exposure to hepatitis A for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

Hepatitis B Vaccine

There is a significant risk of infection with hepatitis B for this country, therefore, the vaccination is recommended.

For Some Travellers

Rabies Vaccine

Vaccination against rabies is recommended for travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) who may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk and should be vaccinated.

Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) Vaccine

A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccine

Vaccination against tick-borne encephalitis is recommended if travelling in the coastal regions of the Adriatic Sea or where contact with ticks might occur (camping, hiking, outdoor activities) during early spring to late autumn.

Recommended Medications For Montenegro

There are no recommendations for Montenegro at this time.

Diseases To Be Aware of for Montenegro

For Most Travellers

Hepatitis A

There is a risk for hepatitis A virus exposure in Montenegro through contaminated food or water.

Hepatitis B

There is a significant risk for acquiring hepatitis B in Montenegro.

For Some Travellers

Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever

There is a risk of acquiring Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever in this country through specific insect, bug or tick bites or by coming in close contact with a person or animal infected with this disease. Travellers involved in activities like hiking, camping, working with animals, and visiting farms and forested areas are at a higher risk. There are no vaccinations (or medications) to prevent Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic fever.

Leishmaniasis

There is a risk of acquiring Leishmaniasis in this country through sand fly bites, particularly between dusk to dawn. Adventure tourists, outdoor athletes, or humanitarian aid workers are at a higher risk.

Measles

A dose of Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine is recommended for infants aged 6 to 11 months.

Tuberculosis

Travellers to this country are at risk for tuberculosis if visiting sick friends or family, working in the healthcare field, or having close prolonged contact with an infected person.

Hanta Virus

There is a risk of acquiring Hantavirus in this country through the consumption of food and water contaminated by an infected rodent or through rodent bites.

Rabies

Rabies occurs in Montenegro. Travellers involved in outdoor activities (e.g., campers, hikers, bikers, adventure travellers, and cavers) may have direct contact with rabid dogs, bats, and other mammals. Those with occupational risks (such as veterinarians, wildlife professionals, researchers) and long-term travellers and expatriates are at higher risk.

Tick-Borne Encephalitis

There is a risk of Tick-borne Encephalitis in some areas of this country. The main affected areas are the coastal regions of the Adriatic Sea. The transmission season varies, however, ticks are most active during early spring to late autumn.

Safety & Security in Montenegro

Personal Safety

The crime rate is low in this country, and most travellers have no trouble. However, petty crime, such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, or other theft can occur in any crowded area or tourist destination. Petty crime occurs on public transport and in other crowded areas, particularly in Podgorica and other large towns.

With respect to personal safety and security, always be alert in your surroundings. Keep valuables secured and out of sight. Avoid signs of affluence (expensive clothing or jewelry) to avoid being targeted by thieves, and do not carry large amounts of cash. Safeguard your important documents. Avoid walking alone at night. Do not accept drinks or food from strangers and never leave your drinks out of your sight.

Avoid the areas where there may be military or security force activities, particularly along the southern border.

Organized crime is regarded as being widespread, but does not target tourists.

Roads are poorly maintained and secondary roads are narrow. The two-lane Moraca Canyon in Montenegro can be particularly dangerous, due to poor road conditions and overcrowding. Roads leading to Montenegro’s coastal areas are in better condition but can be overcrowded during the summer season.

You are required by law to carry with you a valid form of identification at all times, for example, a driving license or passport, or you may be subject to a fine. Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place.

You are required to register with local police within 24 hours of arriving in this country.

Extreme Violence

There is a threat of terrorism in Europe. Terrorists have carried out attacks in several European cities.Terrorist attacks could occur at any time.

Political Unrest

Protests occur occasionally in Montenegro. Minimize safety risk by avoiding protests and demonstrations. Even peaceful events can unexpectedly and quickly escalate and become violent.

Areas To Avoid

In areas bordering Kosovo, stay on main roads. Unexploded land mines are known to be along the Kosovo border. Security in the Kosovo border area is unpredictable.