Your rights and obligations as a refugee

What rights do I have if I am granted protection in Montenegro?

If you are granted protection in Montenegro, you will be entitled to:

  • Stay in Montenegro;
  • Accommodation and financial support;
  • Work;
  • Healthcare;
  • Education;
  • Free legal aid;
  • Social protection;
  • Family reunification;
  • Assistance with integration into society in the period of up to three years after the decision on approval of international protection;
  • Sign up for courses in the Montenegrin language, history and culture;
  • Own a property;
  • Documents in accordance with the law;
  • Acquisition of Montenegrin nationality.

What are my duties?

If you are granted protection in Montenegro, you will be required to:

  • Observe the Constitution, laws and other regulations of Montenegro;
  • Report the address where you are staying, within 15 days of receipt of the decision granting international protection;
  • Have your personal ID with you and present it for inspection to the authorized persons.