240-hour visa-free transit
Montenegro - China 240-hour transit eligibility
Montenegro is a small Adriatic nation outside the EU, served by Podgorica (TGD) inland and the seasonal coastal airport at Tivat. Montenegrin passport holders connect through a larger hub to reach China, where 240-hour visa-free transit allows a genuine stopover.
- Region
- Southern Europe
- Common departure cities
- Podgorica, Tivat
- Beijing time difference
- 6–7 hours behind Beijing
- Example third-place transit
- Example transit: Podgorica → mainland China → a third country or region (not your departure country).
Before you transit — get China-ready
Open the full arrival checklist →Important reminders
- Visa-free entry does not allow work and cannot be extended.
- Register temporary accommodation within 24 hours after check-in.
- Tibet and some border areas may require extra permits before travel.