Embassy of Montenegro in The Hague, Netherlands; address Mauritskade 33, 2514 HD, Den Haag. Head of mission: Mr. Milisav Raspopović.
Head of mission: Mr. Milisav Raspopović, Chargé d'Affaires (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Netherlands, 5 Dec 2024)
Montenegro is an appealing destination for some Dutch visitors, thanks to its beautiful Adriatic coastline and picturesque mountains. As a significant player in the international tourism market, it attracts a portion of the 22.1 million Dutch travelers who venture abroad each year.
Montenegro is generally considered a safe destination for tourists, including those from the Netherlands. It ranks 10th out of 40 European countries for safety while walking alone at night, closely following the Netherlands, which ranks 9th. According to the Global Peace Index, Montenegro is ranked 35th out of 160 countries, while the Netherlands is 18th, indicating that the Netherlands is safer overall. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Montenegro is higher at 2.4 per 100,000 people compared to the Netherlands' 0.7. Female murder rates are also higher in Montenegro (0.6) than in the Netherlands (0.4). Additionally, the Global Organized Crime Index shows that Montenegro faces more challenges with organized crime compared to the Netherlands, with higher scores in various categories. Overall, while Montenegro is relatively safe for tourists, visitors should remain aware of their surroundings and take standard precautions, as crime rates and organized crime concerns are higher than in the Netherlands.