Bosnia and Herzegovina•EuropeTemporary Residence Permit - Family Reunification
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
150 BAM
Stay Duration
Up to 1 year
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
For spouses and dependent children of Bosnian citizens or residents. Enables family reunification for long-term residence.
Bosnia and Herzegovina permits family reunification for spouses and dependent children of Bosnian citizens or residents holding valid residence permits. Eligible dependents include children under 18, dependent children in education until age 26, and dependent adult children living in the same household.
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Requirements
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original passport
Application form
Completed residence permit application
Marriage certificate
For spouses, official marriage certificate
Birth certificate
For dependent children, official birth certificate
Proof of relationship
Documentation proving family relationship to sponsor
Proof of accommodation
Shared residential address with sponsor
Health insurance
Valid health insurance coverage
Criminal record certificate
From home country, not older than 6 months
Sponsor Documents
Proof of residence
Bosnian citizen/resident documentation
Proof of financial means
Ability to support family member
Property deed or rental contract
For accommodation
Marriage certificate
For spouse sponsorship
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Advantages
- Legal pathway for family unity
- Children can attend local schools
- Renewable annually
- Path to permanent residency
- Affordable fee (150 BAM)
Considerations
- Requires sponsor already resident in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Annual renewal required
- Dependent status for children limited to age 26
- Must maintain accommodation with sponsor
- Spouse must maintain valid marriage
Application Process
Gather documents
Collect all required family reunification documents
Sponsor registration
Bosnian citizen/resident must be registered in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Apply for visa
Spouse/family member applies for Type D visa at Bosnian embassy
Obtain visa
Receive Type D visa for family reunification
Enter Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina on family reunification visa
Register residence
Register at local municipality within 3 days of arrival
Apply for residence permit
Submit residence permit application to Service for Foreigners' Affairs within 30 days
Pay fee
Pay 150 BAM administrative fee
Application Forms
Family Reunification Residence Permit Application
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