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kumbor

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Irish looking for information about Montenegro

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Irish

Lives in Herceg-Novi, Herceg Novi

Speaks Irish English, French ,German,Spanish,Italian

Registration: 12 July 2016

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
3 years ago
Guest9579

Clarification on temporary residency permit please. by Guest9579

Hi,Can i just check as I can not seem to get a correct answer online.So we purchase a house in montenegro, once the sale is completed then apply for the temporary residency permit correct?My questions is, can we still remain in the country once the ...

kumbor

Hi,if you have all the correct paperwork and it is in order you should have your temporary residency around 3 weeks of submitting it.It is important that you have an up-to-date owners list document with your name on the owners list of the property. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
4 years ago
Ignoe

Car driving in Montenegro by Ignoe

Hi! How long can I driving a car in Montenegro without registration? I mean that i planning live in Montenegro but I don’t want registration my car there. Can I just driving in my foregin registration? Thank you for respond. Igor

kumbor

Hi i pay around €350 for registration and insurance and testing for a Audi A4 avant 2.0 Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
4 years ago
Julien

New members of the Montenegro forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Montenegro forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

kumbor

Hi thats good to clarify some of the issues on the forum. I wasn't aware that the permanent residency was not available on the basis of property ownership i thought you just have to have 5 years of residency. I also didn't realise that they ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
4 years ago
kumbor

Recycling ♻️ in Montenegro by kumbor

I have noticed some recycling bins around in several locations and they are just above ground level . I know one of the bins is food waste but i was woundering does anyone know can glass bottles go into the other bin or is it plastics and cardboard.

kumbor

Thanks for the information, i think it is similar in Herceg novi,but i wasnt sure about glass bottles and jars but it seems like the municipalities have not set up recycling for glass yet. Read More

kumbor
kumbor created a thread
4 years ago

Recycling ♻️ in Montenegro

I have noticed some recycling bins around in several locations and they are just above ground level . I know one of the bins is food waste but i was woundering does anyone know can glass bottles go into the other bin or is it plastics and cardboard. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
5 years ago
michaeldim

car import and registration by michaeldim

I am planning to relocate in Montenegro, I am from Greece but currently I am living in Malta. The thing is that I am planning to come by my car (that has maltese plates), and then after I will obtain my residence card, to register my car in ...

kumbor

I presume you have temporary residency card. If i were you i would go to any car insurance company in Podgorica where you are living and ask them the cost of changing ownership,they will be able to calculate the tax that you will have to pay to ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster0308

Montenegro: property insurance by GuestPoster0308

Hello, could you recommend an international insurer for a holiday apartment in Montenegro? I was with intasure (uk) but they stopped covering Montenegro for some reason. I’m not resident in uk or Montenegro right now so i need an international ...

kumbor

UNIQA is an Austrian company that has set up in several other European countries Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
5 years ago
GuestPoster0308

Montenegro: property insurance by GuestPoster0308

Hello, could you recommend an international insurer for a holiday apartment in Montenegro? I was with intasure (uk) but they stopped covering Montenegro for some reason. I’m not resident in uk or Montenegro right now so i need an international ...

kumbor

Try UNIQA they are in Montenegro but you should be able to do the cover over the internet. I also think its better to use a insurance company based in Montenegro. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
5 years ago
Ignoe

Car driving in Montenegro by Ignoe

Hi! How long can I driving a car in Montenegro without registration? I mean that i planning live in Montenegro but I don’t want registration my car there. Can I just driving in my foregin registration? Thank you for respond. Igor

kumbor

Its interesting and good to read all the comments on driving in Montenegro. When i bought my first car in Montenegro i had to register it my friends name as i didn't have a Boravak(temporary residency) i eventually got a Boravak and for the ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
5 years ago
Yoesh

Internet services by Yoesh

Wondering if anyone knows if it’s possible to get high speed (300mbps+) in Budva. Money would not be a huge issue but hoping there is a better route that building my own tower. Thanks.

kumbor

Hi , did you contact mtel they have fibre optic cable services but you need to know if they have it near your house. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
5 years ago
Guest12834

British Expats in Kotor? by Guest12834

Hey everyone :) , I will be moving from London to Montenegro - Kotor next year and of course I am aware it will be a very big change which I am very excited about! I just wanted to gather information on a few things so that I can figure out what ...

kumbor

Hi, Yes you can bring in your car from UK , but if you are going to be living in Kotor long term it might be worth your while to get a car in Montenegro as it could be very difficult driving in Montenegro. Regarding English speaking expats I ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
6 years ago
michaeldim

car import and registration by michaeldim

I am planning to relocate in Montenegro, I am from Greece but currently I am living in Malta. The thing is that I am planning to come by my car (that has maltese plates), and then after I will obtain my residence card, to register my car in ...

kumbor

Hi Michael, I have just seen your post about bringing your car to Montenegro. If you get your residency card you can apply to get your car registered with Montenegro number plates.you mentioned in your enquiry about where you can do this. If ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
6 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Montenegro by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Montenegro, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

kumbor

Hi Michael , I have just third party insurance on my car so I am not in a position to able to give you a price for comprehensive insurance. I am sure comprehensive insurance is available with some of the companies.I can give you a contact number ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
6 years ago
Golden Years

Green Card (Third Party Liability) for car by Golden Years

Hello, Does anyone know if the Green Card ([b]Third Party Liability)[/b] insurance which needs to be purchased at the [u]Debeli Brijeg[/u] border, cover also countries other than Montenegro? Or is it only covering Montenegro? Note: I will be ...

kumbor

I presume if you want to drive the car only in Montenegro than the green card at the border crossing will do .I would suggest buying the green card in your own country. The authorities that you buy the green card from will tell you what ... Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
6 years ago
kumbor

owning a car in Montenegro by kumbor

To have a car registered in your own name in Montenegro you must have Temporary residency.You must get your Temporary residents card and then you can apply to have the car in your own name.The other option is for you to get a friend to put the car ...

kumbor

I would agree strongly with your advice about putting the car ownership in your friends name as you dont know what might happen. I had my car in my friends name and my friend owed some money and debt collectors were about to seize my car but ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor created a thread
6 years ago

owning a car in Montenegro

To have a car registered in your own name in Montenegro you must have Temporary residency.You must get your Temporary residents card and then you can apply to have the car in your own name.The other option is for you to get a friend to put the car ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
6 years ago
Golden Years

Green Card (Third Party Liability) for car by Golden Years

Hello, Does anyone know if the Green Card ([b]Third Party Liability)[/b] insurance which needs to be purchased at the [u]Debeli Brijeg[/u] border, cover also countries other than Montenegro? Or is it only covering Montenegro? Note: I will be ...

kumbor

It will last for 1 year period Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
6 years ago
Golden Years

Green Card (Third Party Liability) for car by Golden Years

Hello, Does anyone know if the Green Card ([b]Third Party Liability)[/b] insurance which needs to be purchased at the [u]Debeli Brijeg[/u] border, cover also countries other than Montenegro? Or is it only covering Montenegro? Note: I will be ...

kumbor

yes the green card that you purchase either at the border or at insurance company allows you to drive in all cou tries that require the green card. Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

re; tourist tax for property owners with tempory residents permit by kumbor

Does anyone know if this tax is payable if you have a temporary residents card and if it is required how is it calculated

kumbor

Hi Graham , The email I sent might have gone to junk mail .or maybe I had the wrong email address. I used an email that you had posted on this site a while back Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

re; tourist tax for property owners with tempory residents permit by kumbor

Does anyone know if this tax is payable if you have a temporary residents card and if it is required how is it calculated

kumbor

Hi Graham thank you for your response to my enquiries . I send a response to your email address several days ago but it may have gone into your junk mail. Regards Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

re; tourist tax for property owners with tempory residents permit by kumbor

Does anyone know if this tax is payable if you have a temporary residents card and if it is required how is it calculated

kumbor

Hi Graham, I was just up in the MUP office today to renew my temporary residents card and they asked me was i out of the country for more than one month of the year .They mentioned that if I was out of Montenegro for more than one ... Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

re; tourist tax for property owners with tempory residents permit by kumbor

Does anyone know if this tax is payable if you have a temporary residents card and if it is required how is it calculated

kumbor

Hi Graham & Anja, Thank you for responses ,I didn't realise I put 4 months down instead of 40 days. I have 3 years of temporary residents cards at this stage and my wife has 2 years and it was only this year that when we both went into th ... Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

Temporary residents permit non working permit by kumbor

Hi to everyone I went into renew my temporary residents permit for myself and wife today and we were asked by the clerk how long we were in residence in Montenegro in the last 12 months and he told us that if we were less than 11 months in a 12 ...

kumbor

Hi Dayna, Just in response about temporary residents card . I am not sure if you own a property in Montenegro or if you are intending on working in Montenegro as the requirements are different for both applications. But I can give ... Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

re; tourist tax for property owners with tempory residents permit by kumbor

Does anyone know if this tax is payable if you have a temporary residents card and if it is required how is it calculated

kumbor

Thank you for your response to my enquiry about the tourist tax on owning a property.I didn't realise that the application for the temporary residency card had to be made 4 months before the due date to qualify.I also don't know how I will ... Read More

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kumbor created a thread
7 years ago

re; tourist tax for property owners with tempory residents permit

Does anyone know if this tax is payable if you have a temporary residents card and if it is required how is it calculated Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Julien

New members of the Montenegro forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien

Hi all, Newbie on the Montenegro forum? Don’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more ...

kumbor

Hi I would recommend that you come in the spring time when the weather is not to hot and it is cheaper to rent and it is also much quieter than the peak summer months of July and August. It is also nice in September and October .I don't ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
JerfiR

Any Idea for Free English to Montenegrin Translator for Android Phones by JerfiR

Hi Anyone using English to Montenegrin translator for Android phones. Tx :)

kumbor

yes everyone should understand Serbian and Croatian in herceg novi Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
JerfiR

Any Idea for Free English to Montenegrin Translator for Android Phones by JerfiR

Hi Anyone using English to Montenegrin translator for Android phones. Tx :)

kumbor

Hi yes you can use Google translate to translate from Croatian or Serbian and you can use this also with the camera on your phone just take a picture of what you need to translate. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago

Registration of property that has not got full permission

It looks a handy way to take in extra money. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago

opening a current/savings account in Montenegro

Hi Blood moon Its easy to open a bank account in Montenegro .You will need your passport and if you have a Montenegro address that would be great. There is a full list of Montenegro banks on the internet and most of them will provide security on ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Maverick2u

Internet Service by Maverick2u

How difficult is it to get a hard internet, unlimited download/upload in the Tivat/Kotor region (quite a remote house)

kumbor

If you like you can send me a PM and i can give you more details. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Maverick2u

Internet Service by Maverick2u

How difficult is it to get a hard internet, unlimited download/upload in the Tivat/Kotor region (quite a remote house)

kumbor

Hi I would check around your house first to see if there are any phone lines near your house or if any of your neighbours have a phone line either overhead or underground .The next thing you can do is call into the companies that provide internet ... Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

Temporary residents permit non working permit by kumbor

Hi to everyone I went into renew my temporary residents permit for myself and wife today and we were asked by the clerk how long we were in residence in Montenegro in the last 12 months and he told us that if we were less than 11 months in a 12 ...

kumbor

Sorry I got your name wrong Jefir Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
kumbor

Temporary residents permit non working permit by kumbor

Hi to everyone I went into renew my temporary residents permit for myself and wife today and we were asked by the clerk how long we were in residence in Montenegro in the last 12 months and he told us that if we were less than 11 months in a 12 ...

kumbor

HI Jefir, The temporary residence you are looking for is different to mine as you are looking for work and I am looking for non working residency as I am retired and own a property in Montenegro .The problem for me is that as I ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Roka44

Moving to Montenegro by Roka44

Hi everyone, My self and my husband are waiting for our house to sell here in UK and are planning to move to Montenegro. We like Sutomore and already found a few properties that we like :) The plan is once we are there I will be coming back to UK ...

kumbor

That's not a problem and I will let you know how things went with myself and my wife's applications.Hope everything goes well with the sale of your house. Regards Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Roka44

Moving to Montenegro by Roka44

Hi everyone, My self and my husband are waiting for our house to sell here in UK and are planning to move to Montenegro. We like Sutomore and already found a few properties that we like :) The plan is once we are there I will be coming back to UK ...

kumbor

Hi You will also need a photocopy of your passport and if you have an existing tempory residents card I would get a photocopy of this also just in case they might ask for it.Insurance for the month costs about 30 euro . Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Roka44

Moving to Montenegro by Roka44

Hi everyone, My self and my husband are waiting for our house to sell here in UK and are planning to move to Montenegro. We like Sutomore and already found a few properties that we like :) The plan is once we are there I will be coming back to UK ...

kumbor

Hi I would recommend that you should get temporary residents permit also. it will be just a matter of getting all the documents ready once a year. It may cause problems if you don't have a permit and you stay longer then 3 months .The only extra ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Roka44

Moving to Montenegro by Roka44

Hi everyone, My self and my husband are waiting for our house to sell here in UK and are planning to move to Montenegro. We like Sutomore and already found a few properties that we like :) The plan is once we are there I will be coming back to UK ...

kumbor

Hi I posted an item about this recently as I have had temporary residency for the last 3 years. This year I went to renew my card and my wife's card and the guy told me unless I stay in Montenegro 11 months of the year that I have to ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago

Registration of property that has not got full permission

I would like to bring to attention to everyone that there was a document released by the government of Montenegro about properties that had been build without permission or properties that had not being registered with the correct ground floor space ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor created a thread
7 years ago

Temporary residents permit non working permit

Hi to everyone I went into renew my temporary residents permit for myself and wife today and we were asked by the clerk how long we were in residence in Montenegro in the last 12 months and he told us that if we were less than 11 months in a 12 ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
7 years ago
Priscilla

Cost of living 2018 in Montenegro by Priscilla

Hello everyone, As per our annual tradition, we invite you to share your experiences and tell us more about the average prices of products and services in your town/city/area, so that we have updated information regarding cost of living and ...

kumbor

Hi jefir you should try UNIQA I am sure they have an office in Budva I got my insurance with this company for about 30 Euro. Hope this helps you. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

Advice on buying investment property in Kotor Old Town

Hi another consideration that you might need to take into account is that in the winter months Kotor gets very little sun. As an investment property I am sure it will increase in value in the long term as Kotor is a unique town.Another option you ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Shayred58

What documents needed to open an bank account in Montenegro by Shayred58

Hi, is it difficult to open an bank account in Montenegro? I haven't moved here yet however I'm planning on moving at some point. Which documents are required to open a bank account in Montenegro? How long does it take to open it? Is ...

kumbor

Hi Shay, Zelce is correct it very easy to open a bank account in Montenegro but just a little additional information when you do open a bank account make sure you check what their bank charges are as some banks charge a lot of money for ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

Construction Market

Good morning Zelce :D I hope you get your roof sorted .Yes I do think you should have loads of time in 3 months to sort it out. I am sorry to say my workers are long gone.I do find its difficult to get workers here and even when you get someone ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

Construction Market

Hi Zelce I hope tog find a good price when you buy your building materials .I had a similar problem with my house and I bought all the roof tiles from Drvamont and some other material. I got some friends of mine from Ireland to ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

Construction Market

Hi zelce how are you? yes there is another builder provider and it is called Drvamont and I think they have 8 different stores in Montenegro.They have a 5% discount on the total price and this is even with a credit card .You will find that most ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
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getting residence permit by Advertisers

Hello there, We're about to buy a house in Montenegro. The house we are planning to buy will be on my wife in the tittle. We will apply for a residence permit together with our marriage certificate. May it be difficult for me to get the ...

kumbor

Hi I would think that you will need the orignal ownership documents in your name as I have said in my previous post that even these documents have to be renewed after 6 months when you are reapplying for your permit the following year you will ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
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getting residence permit by Advertisers

Hello there, We're about to buy a house in Montenegro. The house we are planning to buy will be on my wife in the tittle. We will apply for a residence permit together with our marriage certificate. May it be difficult for me to get the ...

kumbor

Regarding temporary residence insurance for non working permit I only had to take out insurance for one month it might be different if you are looking for a work permit or have the rules changed? It is also not required to have this insurance for ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Advertisers

getting residence permit by Advertisers

Hello there, We're about to buy a house in Montenegro. The house we are planning to buy will be on my wife in the tittle. We will apply for a residence permit together with our marriage certificate. May it be difficult for me to get the ...

kumbor

Hi it is easy enough to get temporary residence once you own a property.There are several items you need .1 Police clearance from were you live at present 2.you need to take out insurance cover for a month this can be done with a company called ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Montenegro by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Montenegro, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

kumbor

Hi this is an update to my post on the 6th of April about registration of a car in Montenegro. Previously I had my car in my friends name and I was using his registration card for the car to drive it and while this did not cause any major problems I ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Bhavna

How to bring your car to Montenegro by Bhavna

Hello everybody, If you exported your car to Montenegro, were there any formalities that needed to be completed beforehand? What were they? What is the best way to export your car? Is there a limit on the number of vehicles, or perhaps the age ...

kumbor

Hi I bought a second hand car 4 or 5 years ago there are a lot of people selling second hand cars just before you enter the town of cetinje. The quality of cars has improved in the last 4 or 5 years as most of them are being imported from Italy ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

property lawyer Montenegro

Hi I would have no problem recommending my lawyer .He is honest and reliable and he is based in Kotor.I have used him on the purchase of my property and for making my will and testament. He has very good English also and is very ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

Solidatiry

This would be a great thing to have on this expat site as sometimes its very difficult to find tradesmen to carry out work especially at certain times in the year.If there was a list of reliable people that could be called on . Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Banking by Zelce

Hello to all expats, I have a question about the banking system of Montenegro; which bank has the lowest fees for transactions; which bank do you advise to work with? That would be great if you can share any table which shows expense and interest ...

kumbor

Hi Zelce thanks for the reply yes I agree with you goggle translate is a great .It's great to have internet also and in the last year this has improved in my location with fibre and I am sure as time goes by this service I am looking forward to ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Banking by Zelce

Hello to all expats, I have a question about the banking system of Montenegro; which bank has the lowest fees for transactions; which bank do you advise to work with? That would be great if you can share any table which shows expense and interest ...

kumbor

Hi Zelce I am happy you got sorted out with a bank account .As far as I know socite General is an insurance company and not a bank .I would recommend to any one else to look up Wikipedia and check out banks in Montenegro they will give ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Banking by Zelce

Hello to all expats, I have a question about the banking system of Montenegro; which bank has the lowest fees for transactions; which bank do you advise to work with? That would be great if you can share any table which shows expense and interest ...

kumbor

Hi Zelce sorry for the mistake the total cost per month is €2.75. this covers internet banking as well as maintaining the account .I would suggest going on the internet and you can check out all the banks and their fees .I went with Erste Bank ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Banking by Zelce

Hello to all expats, I have a question about the banking system of Montenegro; which bank has the lowest fees for transactions; which bank do you advise to work with? That would be great if you can share any table which shows expense and interest ...

kumbor

Re; banking fees correction of bank charges for Erste Bank.The monthly charge for internet banking is €2 and I had posted that it was €12 a month.There is also a 75 cent handling fee. Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Banking by Zelce

Hello to all expats, I have a question about the banking system of Montenegro; which bank has the lowest fees for transactions; which bank do you advise to work with? That would be great if you can share any table which shows expense and interest ...

kumbor

Hi Zelce yes I agree with you about the fees for banking being quite expensive and several months I posted an issue on the expat site about the costs of withdrawing money from a machine from a different bank machine.It would be nice if more people ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Banking by Zelce

Hello to all expats, I have a question about the banking system of Montenegro; which bank has the lowest fees for transactions; which bank do you advise to work with? That would be great if you can share any table which shows expense and interest ...

kumbor

Hi Zelce I am with the Erste Bank and some of the rates that are charged can be quite high for example if you are withdrawing money from a different bank machine the fee is 5% on whatever amount is withdrawn ,but if you use their ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Testament by Zelce

Good Morning to all Expats, Soon, I will move to Montenegro for my future life. Before I move, planning to clarify some legal issues as how to get a residence permit and how long (I have a house at there), to open a bank account and how to prepare ...

kumbor

hi zelce that's sounds like a good idea let me know how you get on .The fee you were quoted by the lawyer was very high something like this should only cost about 100 euro.You are right to get a testment/Will made in Montenegro as I ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Testament by Zelce

Good Morning to all Expats, Soon, I will move to Montenegro for my future life. Before I move, planning to clarify some legal issues as how to get a residence permit and how long (I have a house at there), to open a bank account and how to prepare ...

kumbor

I think you could call into a notary office at the nearest town and ask them if they will make a Testament for you and what the fees are. i payed my advocat 100euro a few years ago .You might also ask in the notary office do they keep a copy of the ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
Zelce

Testament by Zelce

Good Morning to all Expats, Soon, I will move to Montenegro for my future life. Before I move, planning to clarify some legal issues as how to get a residence permit and how long (I have a house at there), to open a bank account and how to prepare ...

kumbor

Hi Zelce Regarding making a Testament and will in Montenegro one of the things required are 2 witnesses and you will also need the names of two people who will execute your testament.I completed my Testament with my advocat and he gave me one ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

bank account

yes you can do online banking in erste bank and there is a €2 monthly charge for having it .I am not sure about the other banks. Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

bank account

Hi you do not have to have residency to open a bank account ,you just need your passport.You will find that a lot of the staff in the banks can speak English .I have my account at the Erste Bank and most of the staff speak English but there are ... Read More

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8 years ago
mymontechat

Lawyer /solicitor by mymontechat

Hi, Anyone can recommend a good and reliable lawyer or conveyor in Montenegro that is familiar with property purchase? Which area is best to purchase property in montenegro?. I was thinking of spending non peak season there in montenegto and renting ...

kumbor

Hi I would like also to recommend Hercegnovi district and while it is part of the entrance to the bay you get a lot of sun it is not too crowded and you are very close to must locations again it is a personal disision and I would recommend that you ... Read More

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8 years ago
mymontechat

Lawyer /solicitor by mymontechat

Hi, Anyone can recommend a good and reliable lawyer or conveyor in Montenegro that is familiar with property purchase? Which area is best to purchase property in montenegro?. I was thinking of spending non peak season there in montenegto and renting ...

kumbor

Hi my lawers name is aleksander otasevic and he has his business in the old tpwn of kotor turn left when you go under the arch entrance and then turn right. He is very realible and i used him to do the purchase of my house in kumbor, herceg novi . Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago

Counter top rotisserie oven

I would check out what companies make the rotisserie ovens first .I had one before and i think it was made by whirlpool if you go into some shops that have ovens but don't have a rotisserie one in stock you can ask them if they have a catalogue ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
8 years ago
mymontechat

Lawyer /solicitor by mymontechat

Hi, Anyone can recommend a good and reliable lawyer or conveyor in Montenegro that is familiar with property purchase? Which area is best to purchase property in montenegro?. I was thinking of spending non peak season there in montenegto and renting ...

kumbor

I can recommend a solicitor in Kotor I have used him to purchase my house , if you are interested please let me know Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Tv and internet installation in Prcanj

not a problem , my friend has been talking with wi max and they are offering different packages through antenna system you can check them out on internet ask them what the reception is like in your location .it costs about 90 euro for installation ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Tv and internet installation in Prcanj

I would also like to make it known that you can take out a summer package with T.com but with mtel it is all year but i think mtel will offer faster speeds also with mtel i think you must have a residence in Montenegro. You can call into the nearest ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Tv and internet installation in Prcanj

I would check around your apartment to see if there are any phone box termination pillars or phone lines around the apartment you can check also with your neighbours.where I am living my connection is with T Com but just recently m-tel have run a ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Retired married couple considering moving to Montenegro

Hi Alisa, i would recommend that you would visit several locations in Montenegro first before you make your mind up as there are so many choices i would also like to point out to you that it gets very busy in coastal areas in the summer ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

New and looking

If you get a chance go on Internet and check it out and then if you can maybe visit the site they may have someone there who can tell you about possible recruitment. If you have no personal transport you can get the bus to Herceg novi from ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

New and looking

Hi you could try the new development in Kumbor,Porto novi .I think they will be opening the first phase sometime soon.I don't know if you are prepared to travel from Budva . Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
pulpo.ar

Expats and discrimination by pulpo.ar

I have a few questions for expats, especially those who are not European. Did you experience any discrimination? How do locals feel about expats in general? Did you feel welcome? Did you find it hard to make friends and integrate into the community? ...

kumbor

Hi i don't think you will have any problems about discrimination in Montenegro and i don't think you should have any problems about been made welcome and excepted by people in Montenegro. I have been traveling to Montenegro for over 10 years ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Accepting credits cards

I have a bank account with Erste bank and you can ask them for a list of all transaction costs and it is also in English.You need to be very careful with bank charges in Montenegro as they can be expensive especially when you use a different bank to ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Land ownership

Hi , I have no company set up as i bought just the house at the time 2006 and at that time it was not possible to own the land except maybe if i set up a company and this costs a lot of money ,but as you know this situation changed over 2 years ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Land ownership

I bought my house in Montenegro in 2006 and at that time I could not own the land that I bought my house on and now that the law has changed recently that I may become the owner of the land that my house is on i want to do this .I have called into ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
Priscilla

Common misconceptions and clichés about life in Montenegro by Priscilla

Hello everyone, Old clichés die hard, as the saying goes... and living in Montenegro can generate lots of misconceptions in the eyes of the people. What are the most common misconceptions about the expat lifestyle in Montenegro? What are ...

kumbor

yes i agree with the comments that Montenegro is a very safe place to live in compared to my home country of Ireland .I actually feel safer here walking streets than in Ireland. Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
kumbor

BANK CHARGES IN MONTENEGRO by kumbor

I would just like to flag the issue of using a bank card from a Montenegrin bank in another Montenegrin banks ATM and the charge involved.I have used a card 3 times to withdraw cash recently from an ATM and the fees associated with the withdrawals ...

kumbor

I am not sure about the charges for over the counter transactions in other banks,but I would recommend getting a list of your own bank charges . Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
kumbor

BANK CHARGES IN MONTENEGRO by kumbor

I would just like to flag the issue of using a bank card from a Montenegrin bank in another Montenegrin banks ATM and the charge involved.I have used a card 3 times to withdraw cash recently from an ATM and the fees associated with the withdrawals ...

kumbor

It seems that the best practice is to just use your card in the ATM of your own bank,or else withdraw the money over the counter. Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
kumbor

BANK CHARGES IN MONTENEGRO by kumbor

I would just like to flag the issue of using a bank card from a Montenegrin bank in another Montenegrin banks ATM and the charge involved.I have used a card 3 times to withdraw cash recently from an ATM and the fees associated with the withdrawals ...

kumbor

Erste bank will give you a full list of their charges on line Read More

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9 years ago
kumbor

BANK CHARGES IN MONTENEGRO by kumbor

I would just like to flag the issue of using a bank card from a Montenegrin bank in another Montenegrin banks ATM and the charge involved.I have used a card 3 times to withdraw cash recently from an ATM and the fees associated with the withdrawals ...

kumbor

Yes erste bank is the bank 12.50 Euro charge for withdrawal of 500 euros from NLB ATM . Read More

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kumbor created a thread
9 years ago

BANK CHARGES IN MONTENEGRO

I would just like to flag the issue of using a bank card from a Montenegrin bank in another Montenegrin banks ATM and the charge involved.I have used a card 3 times to withdraw cash recently from an ATM and the fees associated with the withdrawals ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
Excaliburhope

Best place to live in Montenegro, how to get legal status by Excaliburhope

I am contemplating moving or buying property in Montenegro to rent and then eventually retire in. Where is the best place to live by the beach and how do I attain legal residency? Is it easy? Thank you.

kumbor

i just got most of my documents for temporary residence application just have to get health insurance now to complete application but i am getting different comments from people regarding the length of time i can be out of Montenegro with the ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster0714

Hello! Im new here to Expat... Looking for sailing opportunies by GuestPoster0714

I recently completed sailing lessons (ASA 101/103). I am incredibly hard working, a fast learner, & I have over 11 years experience dealing with high net worth clientele in the financial world. I also have 6 years experience in Management in ...

kumbor

No problem I hope it can help you with your quest for sailing.I did some sailing myself in flying 15 .it's a great experience being out in open sea with large waves and the boat lifted up on its side. Read More

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kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago
GuestPoster0714

Hello! Im new here to Expat... Looking for sailing opportunies by GuestPoster0714

I recently completed sailing lessons (ASA 101/103). I am incredibly hard working, a fast learner, & I have over 11 years experience dealing with high net worth clientele in the financial world. I also have 6 years experience in Management in ...

kumbor

Hi Amy if you visit porto montenegro you will find some places that you might be able to put notices of your interest in sailing up in shops. there are lots of sailing boats in Porto Montenegro I am sure you will be able to get a crew position as ... Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Hello! Im new here to Expat... Looking for sailing opportunies

I am not sure of if Porto Montenegro have anything on there website for sailing but I would recommend a visit and i am sure you will find a opportunity. Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Hello! Im new here to Expat... Looking for sailing opportunies

I don't have any names of people but it would be worth you time to visit and you might ask around Read More

kumbor
kumbor replied to a thread
9 years ago

Hello! Im new here to Expat... Looking for sailing opportunies

You should try and make contact with someone in Porto Montenegro .there are lots of sailing from this location Read More

kumbor
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10 years ago
kumbor

Temporary residence. Need insurance frmo Montenegrin?! by kumbor

hi i have a house in Montenegro since 2006 and have retired a few years ago and i am spending more time in Montenegro but lately i am having the police at passport control questioning the time i am spending in Montenegro and they are saying i should ...

kumbor

good morning, thank you for the reply to my questions ,i will check the link that you gave me to check out the amount of money required for bank deposit. Read More

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10 years ago
kumbor

Temporary residence. Need insurance frmo Montenegrin?! by kumbor

hi i have a house in Montenegro since 2006 and have retired a few years ago and i am spending more time in Montenegro but lately i am having the police at passport control questioning the time i am spending in Montenegro and they are saying i should ...

kumbor

Thanks for the reply i am heading out on the 24th of July until august the 19th so it might be processed for me then but if not i will be back on the 19th of September until the end of October .I have seen different details about requirements on the ... Read More

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10 years ago
kumbor

Temporary residence. Need insurance frmo Montenegrin?! by kumbor

hi i have a house in Montenegro since 2006 and have retired a few years ago and i am spending more time in Montenegro but lately i am having the police at passport control questioning the time i am spending in Montenegro and they are saying i should ...

kumbor

Hi Tsarine , Thanks for the info on residence permit ,I will call into Lovcen regarding health insurance i will check to see if 1 months cover will allow me to get Boravak.Do you know if it takes long for the MUP to process the documentation? Read More

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kumbor created a thread
10 years ago

Temporary residence. Need insurance frmo Montenegrin?!

hi i have a house in Montenegro since 2006 and have retired a few years ago and i am spending more time in Montenegro but lately i am having the police at passport control questioning the time i am spending in Montenegro and they are saying i should ... Read More

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10 years ago