Why your nationality matters
The Department of Home Affairs doesn't treat all applications equally. Your country of citizenship affects both how long you'll wait and how likely you are to be approved. This isn't random. It reflects historical compliance rates, the volume of applications from each country, and how complex it is to verify documents and claims.Understanding the country score
The country score ranks your citizenship against all other nationalities based on two factors: processing speed and approval rates. Approval rates are weighted more heavily because that's ultimately what matters most. Scores range from 0-100, with higher scores meaning faster processing and better approval odds compared to other countries.Where this data comes from
Our reports are based exclusively on official government data obtained through Freedom of Information requests to the Australian Department of Home Affairs: visa refusal rates (FOI Reference DA24/02/00115) and processing times (FOI Reference DA25/10/00449). We calibrate this data monthly against the Department's published processing times to keep it current.What this means for Montenegro citizens
With a country score of 71, applicants from Montenegro generally experience favourable treatment from the Department. The approval rate for Montenegro is 96%, which is 4% higher than the global average.Compare other countries
Curious how other nationalities are treated? Use our Country Risk tool to explore visa outcomes for any country.