China Embassy Podgorica

About the Embassy of China in Montenegro

The ambassador is Chen Xufeng, according to the Diplomatic List of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro (October 2026), which gives 8 September 2025 as the date credentials were presented. The office is in the capital, Podgorica, about 9 km in a straight line from Podgorica Airport and about 44 km from Tivat Airport.

From the embassy’s website

On 13 August 2026 the embassy reminded Chinese travellers that, under the amendment adopted by the Montenegrin government on 23 July 2026, Montenegro will end visa exemptions and facilitations for citizens of China, Belarus, Russia, Saudi Arabia and Turkey from 1 November 2026.

Source: me.china-embassy.gov.cn/lsfw (checked October 2026).

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Montenegro?

Citizens of China generally need a visa for Montenegro; until 31 October 2026 the decree exempts organised tourist groups and holders of business passports with an invitation letter for stays of up to 30 days (Montenegro’s Decree on Visa Regime); these exemptions end on 1 November 2026. Holders of a valid Schengen, Australian, Japanese, Canadian, New Zealand, Irish, US or UK visa, or of a residence permit of those countries, may enter Montenegro without a visa for up to 30 days (at most until the visa or permit expires), according to Article 7 of the decree.

Documents checklist

What Chinese citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Chinese government information:

Renewing a Chinese passport abroad

• Apply online through the “China Consular” (中国领事) app, then follow the instructions for mailing or for an in-person visit to give fingerprints
• Apply to the Chinese embassy or consulate responsible for your place of residence, from within that country
• Scan of your passport’s personal data page (and of any endorsement pages)
• A recent front-facing photo with white background, taken within the last six months
• Proof of residence in the consular district may be requested (e.g. driving licence, utility or bank statement)
• Minors under 16: the guardian’s passport and proof of guardianship

Sources: Embassy of the People’s Republic of China – passport and travel document applications (official instructions) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.

Other consulates and embassies in Podgorica

44 other countries are represented in Podgorica, among them: Croatia (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Estonia (honorary), France (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Hungary (embassy), Israel (honorary), Italy (embassy), Kazakhstan (consulate general), Kosovo (embassy), Mexico (honorary), Mongolia (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), North Macedonia (embassy), Norway (honorary), Palestine (embassy), Poland (embassy), South Korea (honorary). The full list of all 45 missions is on the overview page for Montenegro.

Closing days

Montenegro’s non-working public holidays are New Year (1 and 2 January), Labour Day (1 and 2 May), Independence Day (21 and 22 May), Statehood Day (13 and 14 July) and Njegoš Day, the Montenegrin day of culture (13 and 14 November); the Day of the Ecological State (20 September) is a working day. If the first day of a holiday falls on a Sunday, the next two days are off; if the second day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is off. The embassy may also close on China’s national day (1 October).

Emergency assistance

In Montenegro, dial 112 for the emergency services (UK Foreign Office travel advice). Montenegrin citizens who need help in China can contact the Directorate-General for Consular Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro (Bulevar Stanka Dragojevića 2, Podgorica; weekdays 08:00–11:00; arhiva.konzularno@mfa.gov.me).