Is prostitution legal in Montenegro?

Illegal

Prostitution is illegal in Montenegro.

Montenegro is one of 101 countries classified “Illegal” for sex work — 46% of the 219 with data. (Also searched as prostitution.)

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: Prostitution in Europe
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Albania
Illegal Prostitution is explicitly stated to be illegal in Albania.
Serbia
Illegal Prostitution is a criminal offense in Serbia, punishable by up to 30 days in prison.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Decriminalized / unregulated Selling sex is legal, but solicitation and brothel keeping are illegal.
North Macedonia
Legal & regulated Prostitution is legal in North Macedonia, though with various restrictions.
Croatia
Illegal Voluntary prostitution is an infraction against public order for prostitutes only.
Bulgaria
Legal & regulated Selling sex is legal, but organized forms like brothels and procuring are prohibited.

Other laws in Montenegro

Same-Sex Marriage
Civil unions
Same-Sex Activity
Legal
Age of Consent
14–15
Same-Sex Adoption
Limited (step-child / single)
Incest Laws
Criminal offense
Marriage Age
18+

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