In short: Montenegro has no vignette: in 2026 you only pay specific tolls at the Sozina Tunnel and on the A1 motorway’s Smokovac – Mateševo section, the only tolled motorway section in the country. A passenger car pays 2.50 euros at the tunnel and 3.50 euros on the motorway (full route), while heavy combinations with 4 or more axles pay 18 euros and 17 euros, respectively. Payment is made in euros — in cash, by card or with the TAG/ENP electronic device, which gives you a 10% discount on every passage.
Montenegro is a highly sought-after destination for tourists. Offering both the beauty of the mountains and the wonder of the blue sea, we know how tempted you are to discover this country in your own car. Whether you are a tourist or a haulier traveling on business, you need to find out about the Montenegro vignette and which road tolls you have to pay.
Montenegro Road Tolls in 2026: What Has Changed
Even in 2026, Montenegro has not introduced an actual vignette: you still pay only specific tolls at the Sozina Tunnel and on the A1 motorway’s Smokovac – Mateševo section. The official Monteput rates have remained stable: 2.50 euros (Sozina) and 3.50 euros (A1, full route) for passenger cars, and for heavy combinations with 4 or more axles, 18 euros at the tunnel and 17 euros on the motorway.
The important news for hauliers is the regional platform Toll4All, active since 2024: the TAG/ENP device purchased in Montenegro can be registered on toll4all.com and also used to pay road tolls in Serbia, with a 6% discount on Putevi Srbije rates, with amounts charged automatically to the linked card. The platform is set to expand to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia. In Montenegro, electronic payment with the TAG gives you a 10% discount on every passage, with a minimum account top-up of 20 euros.
In the long run, the tolled network will expand: in June 2026, construction officially began on the Mateševo – Andrijevica section (23 km) of the Bar – Boljare motorway, with completion expected in about 5 years. Until then, Smokovac – Mateševo remains the only tolled motorway section in Montenegro.
One important thing to know is that Montenegro does not have a very large motorway network, so the roads you travel will be national and European roads.
Pay extra attention to speed limits, because Montenegro’s speed limits are slightly lower than in Romania.
However, you will need to pay certain Montenegro road tolls for one motorway and one tunnel, and in this article we will present everything you need to know about the Montenegro vignette.
Vehicle classes in Montenegro
If you drive on the roads of Montenegro, to pay the Montenegro vignette toll you need to know which class your vehicle falls into, so you can choose the right payment system.
| Category I | Motorcycles, tricycles and motorized quadricycles |
| Category II | Vehicles with 2 axles, with a height of up to 1.3 m measured at the first axle or a total height of up to 1.9 m and a maximum authorized weight of up to 3.5 t (passenger cars) |
| Category III | Vehicles with 3 or more axles, with a height of up to 1.3 m at the first axle or a total height of up to 1.9 m and a weight of up to 3.5 t; vehicles with 2 axles, with a total height of over 1.9 m and a weight of up to 3.5 t |
| Category IV | Vehicles with 2 or 3 axles, with a height of over 1.3 m at the first axle and a maximum authorized weight of over 3.5 t; vehicles with 2 axles and a height of over 1.9 m, with a trailer, up to 3.5 t |
| Category V | Vehicles with 4 or more axles, with a height of over 1.3 m at the first axle and a maximum authorized weight of over 3.5 t (articulated combinations, heavy trucks) |
The Montenegro vignette payment will depend on the class your vehicle falls into, as well as on the kilometers traveled on the motorway.
Montenegro vignette payment
The Montenegro vignette is paid for the section of the A1 motorway (Bar – Boljare) that connects Smokovac and Mateševo, which is about 41 km long and was opened in July 2022. Tolls are charged by section, at the Pelev Brijeg, Veruša and Mateševo exit points.
This motorway is intended to connect Montenegro with the Serbian border, for faster access.
So, if you find yourself in this area, you should know that it is the only motorway in Montenegro and the only one that requires the Montenegro vignette.
How do you pay the Montenegro vignette?
To pay the Montenegro vignette, you just need to stop at the toll stations on the motorway, where you can pay with:
- Cash;
- Bank card;
- Travel smart card;
- Automatic electronic system.
Note! Payment is made in euros!
Another important point is that if you use the non-stop electronic toll system (the TAG/ENP device), you get a 10% discount on every passage. For driving the entire Smokovac – Mateševo section, the toll varies by vehicle category:
| Vehicle category | Smokovac – Mateševo (full route) |
| Category I (motorcycles) | 1.50 euros |
| Category II (passenger cars) | 3.50 euros |
| Category III | 6.00 euros |
| Category IV (2–3 axles, over 3.5 t) | 10.50 euros |
| Category V (4 or more axles, over 3.5 t) | 17.00 euros |
Montenegro tunnel road toll payment
Another Montenegro road toll you have to pay in addition to the Montenegro vignette is the toll for the Sozina Tunnel, which runs for 4.1 km on the E80, between Podgorica and Bar.
The prices for this tunnel are:
| Vehicle category | Sozina Tunnel |
| Category I (motorcycles) | 1.00 euro |
| Category II (passenger cars) | 2.50 euros |
| Category III | 5.00 euros |
| Category IV (2–3 axles, over 3.5 t) | 10.00 euros |
| Category V (4 or more axles, over 3.5 t) | 18.00 euros |
The rate also includes the use of the access roads, over a total length of 12 km. For heavy vehicles with 4 or more axles, the tunnel toll is 18 euros, so don’t rely on old rates. Users of the electronic payment system (TAG/ENP) get a 10% discount on every passage.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a vignette required in Montenegro?
No. Even in 2026, Montenegro has not introduced an actual vignette: you only pay specific tolls at the Sozina Tunnel and on the A1 motorway’s Smokovac – Mateševo section, the only tolled motorway section in the country.
How much does the A1 Smokovac – Mateševo motorway cost in Montenegro?
For the full Smokovac – Mateševo route, a passenger car (category II) pays 3.50 euros, a motorcycle 1.50 euros, and rates rise to 6 euros (category III), 10.50 euros (category IV) and 17 euros for heavy combinations with 4 or more axles (category V).
How much does the Sozina Tunnel cost for cars and trucks?
The 4.1 km Sozina Tunnel, located on the E80 between Podgorica and Bar, costs 2.50 euros for passenger cars and 18 euros for heavy vehicles with 4 or more axles. The rate also includes the use of the access roads, over a total length of 12 km.
How do I pay road tolls in Montenegro?
You stop at the toll stations on the motorway, where you can pay in cash, by bank card, with a travel smart card or through the automatic electronic system. Note: payment is made in euros.
What discount do I get if I use the TAG/ENP device in Montenegro?
Electronic payment with the TAG/ENP device (the non-stop toll system) gives you a 10% discount on every passage, with a minimum account top-up of 20 euros.
Can I use the Montenegro TAG in other countries too?
Yes. Through the regional Toll4All platform, active since 2024, the TAG/ENP device purchased in Montenegro can be registered on toll4all.com and also used to pay road tolls in Serbia, with a 6% discount on Putevi Srbije rates. The platform is set to expand to Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia.
