Foreign Diploma Recognition in Montenegro
Diploma Nostrification
What is nostrification and why do you need it?
Diploma nostrification is the process of officially recognising your foreign educational document in Montenegro. The procedure confirms that your diploma meets local educational standards and requirements.
Nostrification (or the confirmation of a filed recognition request) is mandatory for an employment-based boravak in any position that requires a qualification — including secondary and vocational education (levels III–V). Only unqualified (NK) positions are exempt. The "level VI and above" threshold relates not to nostrification but to the minimum salary: €800 net applies to those positions. For a boravak based on real estate or family reunification, no diploma confirmation is required.
What We Need from You
- Applicant's passport
- Educational document (diploma or school certificate)
- Grade transcript — supplement to the diploma/certificate
- Archive certificate — optional but recommended (see below)
What You Receive
A final diploma recognition decision from the Montenegro Ministry of Education.
A confirmation of document receipt for nostrification — this is sufficient for the boravak application. However, after one year you will need to contact the Ministry again to obtain the final decision.
What is an archive certificate?
An archive certificate is an official document issued by the educational institution where you studied. It confirms the authenticity of your diploma and contains key details about the educational programme: list of subjects, number of hours, and final grades.
If you provide the archive certificate upfront, you will receive the completed nostrification in the shortest possible time and avoid having to reapply after a year.
What to do if you don't have an archive certificate?
If the archive certificate is not provided, the Montenegro Ministry of Education will issue only a confirmation of document receipt. This confirmation is sufficient to apply for a boravak. However, after one year you will need to contact the Ministry again to obtain the final decision — the process can be lengthy, especially if you are abroad at that point.
When all documents are in order
Final price confirmed after reviewing your documents
Current as of August 2026.