Send parcel to Montenegro

Why are Italy and Montenegro so closely connected?

Montenegro is the Balkan country closest to Italy by sea. Ferries run from Bari to Bar. This proximity is reflected in the parcels: Italians with a holiday home in Budva or Kotor who ship linen and equipment at the start of the season, Italian companies active in Montenegrin tourism and construction, and a small but present Montenegrin community in Italy, mainly in Lombardy and Lazio. The flow is modest compared to Serbia or Albania, but consistent year-round with a clear peak in spring and summer.

Montenegrin customs: how does it work?

Montenegro is not yet an EU member (it's a candidate for accession), so every shipment from Italy goes through customs. The recipient may have to pay import duties, calculated on the declared value. For personal gifts and goods of modest value, clearance is generally quick. For commercial shipments, a detailed invoice is required. After booking on europacco.com you receive the waybill and instructions for the necessary customs documentation.

How do you write a Montenegrin address?

Montenegrin is written in the Latin alphabet (although Cyrillic is official, Latin is used in everyday life and logistics). The format is: name, street and number, five-digit postcode and city. Example: "Nikola Vujović, Slobode 12, 81000 Podgorica". Main postcodes: Podgorica 81000, Nikšić 81400, Budva 85310, Kotor 85330, Bar 85000, Herceg Novi 85340. The country is small (around 620,000 inhabitants), so the main cities are few and easily identifiable.

Podgorica or the coast: how long does it take?

For Podgorica and the coastal cities like Bar, Budva and Kotor, delivery times are 7 to 8 business days. The Adriatic coast is well connected and served regularly by couriers. Nikšić, the country's second city, requires similar delivery times. The mountainous areas in the north (Žabljak, Pljevlja, Bijelo Polje) can require up to 9 days: mountain roads slow down the last stretch. In summer, tourist traffic along the coast can cause minor delays, but nothing significant.

Holiday in Montenegro: can I ship to my accommodation?

Yes, but with one precaution. If you are shipping to a hotel or holiday apartment, make sure that the reception or property manager is informed and available to receive the parcel. Include the name of the property in the address alongside your own name. For private rentals through online platforms, check that someone will be present at the time of delivery: the courier does not leave parcels unattended at the door. If the recipient cannot be reached, the parcel goes into storage and the storage costs are charged to the sender.