Montenegro Warns Citizens Against Travel to Iran and Gulf States

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Montenegro has issued a travel advisory, urging its citizens to avoid travel to Iran, Israel, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain due to a deteriorating security situation in the Middle East. The advisory emphasizes the importance of safety and responsible behavior for Montenegrin nationals currently in these regions.

Montenegro’s government is closely monitoring the evolving situation and maintains constant communication with relevant international and local partners, as well as diplomatic and consular representatives, to ensure timely information dissemination and the protection of its citizens’ interests.

Montenegrin citizens in the affected areas are advised to remain calm, adhere to local authorities’ instructions, and regularly check official updates from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Given the temporary disruptions and restrictions in air travel across parts of the Middle East, travelers are encouraged to stay in touch with their airlines for updates regarding flight schedules and alternative travel options.

The Ministry stresses the need for utmost caution and advises citizens to avoid public gatherings and protests. Those currently in Israel are specifically urged to prioritize their safety and to follow the recommendations of local authorities. For coordination regarding potential departure from Israel, citizens are encouraged to contact the Honorary Consul of Montenegro in Israel at +972 3 566 0667 or via email at [email protected].

For additional information and consular assistance, Montenegrin nationals can reach out to the following diplomatic missions:

– The Montenegrin Embassy in the UAE can be contacted at +971 56 277 0174 or +971 50 825 7561, and via email at [email protected].
– The Montenegrin Embassy in Turkey is available at +90 312 436 46 98 and +90 546 523 02 36, with email contact at [email protected].
– The General Consulate of Montenegro in Istanbul can be reached at +90 212 278 00 07, +90 552 645 24 39, and +90 505 925 56 89, and via email at [email protected].
– The Montenegrin Embassy office in Azerbaijan can be contacted at +994 12 497 89 93 and +994 51 621 97 91, as well as via email at [email protected].
– The Honorary Consul in Jordan is available at +962 6 500 0590 and +962 795 550 200, with email contact at [email protected].
– In Lebanon, the Honorary Consul can be reached at +961 9 222 314 and +961 9 222 315, and via email at [email protected].

Emergency contacts at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are +382 67 159 000 and +382 67 171 777, along with email support at [email protected].

Travel safety recommendations are subject to rapid changes in line with the evolving situation and will be updated regularly. Montenegrin citizens are encouraged to remain vigilant and prioritize their safety while adhering to the instructions provided by local authorities.