Montenegro•EuropeTemporary Residence Permit (Family Reunification)
At a Glance
Processing Time
14-30 days
Application Fee
Free
Stay Duration
Same as sponsor
Renewable
Yes
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
Residence permit for family members (spouse, dependent children) of permit holders. Valid for same duration as sponsor. Can lead to permanent residency after 5 years.
Family reunification allows spouses and dependent children of approved residence permit holders to join them in Montenegro. This includes legally married spouses and children under 18 (or under 26 if full-time students). Extended family members may be considered on case-by-case basis.
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
5,400 EUR
per year
Minimum Savings
3,650 EUR
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original and copy, 6+ months validity
Passport photos
2-4 recent biometric photos
Birth certificate
If applying as dependent child
OptionalMarriage certificate
If applying as spouse
OptionalCriminal record certificate
For adult family members
Medical certificate
Health status documentation
OptionalSponsor Documents
Residence permit copy
Proof of sponsor's approved permit
Proof of financial support
Bank statements, employment letter
Accommodation proof
Sufficient space for family members
Health insurance
Coverage for all family members
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Advantages
- Allows family to stay together
- Same duration as sponsor
- Can lead to permanent residency
- Straightforward process
- Can include multiple family members
- 5-year pathway to permanent residency
- Extended family considered case-by-case
Considerations
- Requires sponsor with valid permit
- Sponsor must prove financial support
- Only legally married spouses recognized
- Children must be dependents
- Additional housing required
- Processing takes 2-4 weeks
Application Process
Sponsor obtains residence permit
Primary applicant must have approved residence permit
Gather family documentation
Collect marriage/birth certificates and medical records
Apply for family reunification
Submit application to Ministry of Interior
Provide proof of relationship
Marriage certificate, birth certificate for children
Show financial support
Sponsor must prove ability to support family
Provide health insurance
Coverage for all family members
Await decision
Processing typically 2-4 weeks
Receive permits
Family members receive residence cards
Application Forms
Family Reunification Application
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