Karasovići – Debeli Brijeg
The Dubrovnik–Kotor road: 1.5–2.5 hours by bus, much longer in summer queues.
All border crossings · Croatia ⇄ Montenegro · Road · checked 2026-09
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The two posts
Hours: 24 hours (check)
Entering Croatia
Karasovići · Konavle, near Dubrovnik
- Visa on arrival
- No
- E-visa accepted here
- No
Schengen external border: the EU Entry/Exit System registers non-EU travellers; ETIAS is due to follow. (check)
Entering Montenegro
Debeli Brijeg · Herceg Novi
- Visa on arrival
- No
- E-visa accepted here
- No
Visa-free for many passports; register your stay if your host does not. (check)
Visa answers are for most Western passports and change often. Check yours on entry check and the official e-visa site; for e-visas, the post must be on the country's list of accepted ports.
Getting across
- Buses Dubrovnik → Herceg Novi → Kotor, several a day in season.
- Private transfers and day tours from Dubrovnik.
Scams and traps
- Taxi fares quoted in euros per person instead of per car.
- Unlicensed 'tour' drivers without cross-border insurance.
Tips
- Summer queues can reach hours: cross early in the morning.
- Car hire: check the green-card insurance covers Montenegro.
Nearest places
Everything marked check, and every hour and fee, needs confirming before you travel: posts close for holidays, disputes and roadworks with little notice. Written from Voykit's own notes; checked 2026-09.