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Grenada vs Montenegro: the digital nomad visas compared

Partially verified Last verified June 15, 2026 Reviewed by Henry van de Vorming

The short version

  • Montenegro has the lower entry bar: €1,800 per month versus €2,660 for Grenada.
  • Montenegro grants a longer initial stay (24 months vs 12), and it is renewable.
Side-by-side comparison of the Grenada Remote-Work Permit and the Montenegro DNV.
Criteria Grenada Remote-Work Permit Montenegro DNV
Minimum income / month €2,660 €1,800 (better)
Income basis Salary / employment contract Mixed (salary, freelance or savings)
Initial duration 1 year 2 years (better)
Renewable Yes Yes
Maximum total stay No fixed limit 4 years
Path to permanent residence No No
Path to citizenship No No
Family inclusion Yes Yes
Working for local clients Not allowed Not allowed
Tax treatment Foreign income exempt (Remote Employment Act tax exemption (s.9) + statutory non-residence (s.10)) Foreign income exempt (Digital-nomad foreign-income exemption (Personal Income Tax Law; commonly cited as Art. 32d))
Health insurance Required (explicit) Required (explicit), min. €30,000
Insurance duration required Full visa period Full visa period
Application fee ≈ €1,292 ≈ €47 (better)
Where to apply Embassy / consulate, Online In country, Embassy / consulate
Processing time 2–4 weeks 6–8 weeks

Green values mark the objectively better number in that row.

Full guide

Grenada Remote-Work Permit →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Full guide

Montenegro DNV →

Requirements, application steps, insurance and sources.

Don't forget insurance

Both programs have their own health-insurance rules — we match plans against each one's published requirement, with the evidence shown.

Insurance for Grenada → Insurance for Montenegro →

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