Embassy of Montenegro in Budapest, Hungary; address Arany Janos 15, 1051, Budapest; phone +3613730300. Head of mission: Mr. Marko Srdanović.
Head of mission: Mr. Marko Srdanović, II Secretary (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Montenegro, 4 Dec 2024)
Montenegro is an appealing destination for Hungarian travelers, thanks to its beautiful Adriatic coastline and scenic mountains. With 4.4 million Hungarians traveling abroad annually, a portion may find Montenegro an attractive option, contributing to its significant tourism sector and economic impact.
Montenegro is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from Hungary. It ranks 10th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, which is better than Hungary's ranking of 16th. According to the Global Peace Index, Montenegro is ranked 35th out of 160 countries, while Hungary is ranked 14th, indicating that Hungary is perceived as safer overall. In terms of crime statistics, Montenegro has a higher murder rate (2.4 per 100,000 people) compared to Hungary (0.8). However, both countries have low female murder rates, with Montenegro at 0.6 and Hungary at 0.5. Organized crime indices show that Hungary generally fares better than Montenegro across various categories, such as mafia groups and crime networks. However, Montenegro is still a popular tourist destination, and with standard safety precautions, visitors can enjoy their stay.