Bosnia and Herzegovina · family · Leads to settlement
Temporary Residence for Family Reunification
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Temporary residence route for marriage to a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen, extramarital community with a citizen or family reunification.
- Processing time
- No fixed public decision-time standard is listed. Timing depends on the competent office and the completeness of the family-residence evidence.
- Government fees
- The stay page does not publish a route-specific temporary residence fee. Confirm current fees before filing.
- Typical duration
- Temporary residence may be issued for up to 1 year unless otherwise determined by the residence permit.
- Sponsorship required
- Yes
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The Service for Foreigners' Affairs lists marriage to a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, extramarital community with a citizen, and family reunification as grounds for temporary residence. Temporary residence may be issued for up to one year unless the permit determines otherwise, and the applicant must submit evidence justifying the stay on the required basis.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The family basis is marriage to a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen, extramarital community with a citizen or family reunification.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ✓The applicant submits evidence justifying the stay on the family basis.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ✓The requested period fits the temporary residence framework of up to 1 year unless otherwise determined by the permit.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ✓The documents are provided as originals or certified copies, with translations where required.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
Common blockers
- !No qualifying marriage, extramarital-community or family-reunification basis.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- !Missing relationship evidence or documents justifying the stay.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- !Relying on family reunification with a temporary-residence holder whose own basis cannot support permanent residence where permanent residence is the long-term goal.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Marriage, extramarital-community or family-reunification evidence for the stated basis.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ·Application for approval or extension of temporary residence using the current official form.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ·Original or certified-copy civil-status and identity documents.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ·Translations into one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina for foreign-language documents.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm whether the family case is marriage, extramarital community or family reunification.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare relationship evidence, identity documents, certified copies and translations.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the correct Service or diplomatic-consular channel for first temporary residence or extension.
After approval
Renew before expiry and verify whether the family basis can support a later permanent residence application.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicant + sponsorUse official Temporary Residence for Family Reunification route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence for Family Reunification.
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Frequently asked questions
Which family grounds are listed for Bosnia and Herzegovina temporary residence?+
The official page lists marriage to a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, extramarital community with a citizen, and family reunification.
Do foreign-language documents need translation?+
Yes. The official page says documents in a foreign language must be submitted with a translation into one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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