UNHCR in Montenegro works with the Government and authorities, non-governmental and other organizations, and local communities to ensure that asylum seekers, refugees, temporary protection holders and stateless persons (hereinafter: forcibly displaced and stateless persons) are protected and that they can exercise their legally stipulated rights.
The main activities of UNHCR in Montenegro include:
- advocating for the improvement of policies and services that affect the lives of forcibly displaced and stateless persons
- supporting national and local authorities to implement the official asylum procedure and ensure effective access to rights
- informing forcibly displaced and stateless persons about their rights and obligations and assisting them in ensuring access to those rights
- raising awareness of refugee and statelessness issues and collaboration with NGOs, academic institutions, the media, and the private sector
- providing legal aid and psychosocial support to forcibly displaced and stateless persons through the partner organisations.
UNHCR staff will listen to you and inform you of the options and available procedures to help you make informed decisions for yourself. Everything you say will be confidential.
UNHCR staff can give you clear and practical legal information, which includes, but is not limited to the following:
- what procedures do you have to complete upon arrival in Montenegro;
- how to apply for asylum;
- what assistance can you get as an asylum seeker;
- what assistance you can get if you get international protection in Montenegro;
- where to get help if you are at risk because of your gender, age or sexual orientation.
UNHCR staff will explain to you specific procedures that may apply to the following forcibly displaced groups:
- unaccompanied children;
- persons with a disability or persons suffering from a serious illness;
- elderly;
- pregnant women or women having recently given birth;
- single parents with minor children;
- survivors of torture, rape or other serious forms of psychological, physical or sexual violence or exploitation, or persons with a post-traumatic disorder;
- victims of trafficking;
- persons at risk of statelessness and stateless persons.
UNHCR will also refer you to relevant organisations or authorities that may be able to provide you with the necessary services or support.
UNHCR in Montenegro does not:
- register asylum seekers,
- examine asylum applications,
- issue documents to asylum seekers and refugees,
- receive nor process resettlement applications,
On the other pages of this help page, you can find the relevant authority/organization that can assist you with the above requests.