Tourist tax for navigators-Residence tax for vessels

THE COLLECTION OF NAUTICAL TAXES HAS STARTED FOR YACHTS AND OTHER VESSELS IN TIVAT

In the upcoming nautical season 2017 and on the basis of the Law on Residence Tax, the municipality of Tivat begins with the collection of the taxes from the vessels engaged in nautical tourism. A representative of the Tourist Organization of Tivat shall perform the charging of such fees.

Each foreign vessel (ship or yacht with built in beds that are used for vacation, sports, recreation, leisure, cruising...), who happens to be in the territorial waters of Montenegro is obliged to pay the tax. Residence tax for vessels depend on the period of their stay in Montenegro and the length of the vessel.

Residence tax may be taken out for a period of 7, 15, 30, 90 days and for a period of one year, depending on the period for which the vignettes are taken. The minimum amount of the fee is 5 euros and it is paid by owners of vessels from seven to ten meters in length, which will be staying in Montenegro up to seven days. Vessels that remain in Montenegro for up to one year and whose length is over 20 meters pay a maximum amount of 120 euros.

It is necessary to pay the tax either when obtaining approval for free traffic, after obtaining a vignette or at the latest prior to departure. A certificate of registration of the vessel is the main document from which to take necessary information when calculating and collecting the residence tax. Certificate shall be issued for paid residence tax. Paid tax applies to the whole stay of the vessel with crew and passengers, while berthing in marinas or ports in addition to moorings, anchorages and internal waters.

If you are planning to visit the Montenegrin coast in the upcoming period, and you need someone to assist in obtaining free traffic, because you are not fully familiar with port formalities and payments of residence tax for vessels, feel free to contact Yacht Agent Montenegro.

Amounts of residence tax, depending on the length of the boat (yacht) and the period of stay of tourists on board:

Length of the vessel	Time period	Amount in euros (€)
7-10 meters	up to 7 days up to 15 days up to 30 days up to 90 days up to 1 year	5,00 7,00 14,00 25,00 60,00
11-15 meters	up to 7 days up to 15 days up to 30 days up to 90 days up to 1 year	10,00 15,00 25,00 40,00 80,00
16-20 meters	up to 7 days up to 15 days up to 30 days up to 90 days up to 1 year	20,00 30,00 40,00 60,00 100,00
Over 20 meters	up to 7 days up to 15 days up to 30 days up to 90 days up to 1 year	40,00 55,00 70,00 85,00 120,00