Embassy of Montenegro in Sofia, Bulgaria; address Aleksandar Žendov 1, p.1, Ap 29, Sofia; phone +35928581378. Head of mission: Mr. Radivoje Brajović. Plus 1…
Head of mission: Mr. Radivoje Brajović, III Secretary (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Montenegro, 4 Dec 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Petar Samarov, Honorary Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Montenegro, 4 Dec 2024)
Montenegro is an appealing destination for many Bulgarian travelers, thanks to its beautiful Adriatic coastline and mountainous landscapes. With 4.1 million Bulgarians traveling abroad annually, a portion of them is likely to consider Montenegro, which is significant in the global tourism market and plays a crucial role in its economy.
Montenegro is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Bulgaria. It ranks 10th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Bulgaria's ranking of 21st. According to the Global Peace Index, Montenegro is ranked 35th out of 160 countries, while Bulgaria ranks slightly higher at 26th. In terms of crime statistics, Montenegro has a higher murder rate of 2.4 per 100,000 people compared to Bulgaria's 1.3. However, female murder rates are lower in Montenegro at 0.6 compared to Bulgaria's 0.8. Regarding organized crime, Bulgaria generally has better indices than Montenegro, indicating a lower prevalence of various crime types. For example, Bulgaria scores 4.5 for mafia groups, while Montenegro scores 7.5. Overall, while Montenegro is relatively safe, tourists should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard safety precautions, as they would in any foreign country.