Bosnia and Herzegovina provides the opportunity for foreign citizens to regulate their temporary residence through the process of family reunification or marriage to a Bosnian-Herzegovinian citizen.
This process is defined by laws and procedures administered by the Service for Foreigner’s Affairs, ensuring that family reunification is guided by humane values and adheres to legal procedures.
Regulating temporary residence for foreigners through family reunification is a process that consists of several steps. A foreign citizen that wishes to regulate their residence through family reunification needs to submit an application to the Service for Foreigner’s Affairs. The application should be filled out in accordance with all instructions and accompanied by the appropriate documentation.
Proof of family ties with a person residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina must be provided. The individual must submit the evidence of secured accommodation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and also proof of health insurance covering the period of stay in BiH must be provided.
After the Service for Foreigner’s Affairs determines that all conditions are met, approval for temporary residence on said basis is issued. The family reunification process can be complex and demanding, especially when it comes to collecting and processing the correct documentation. Therefore, it is recommended to use the services of legal experts familiar with the laws and procedures to ensure a successful outcome of the temporary residence application.
Our Law Office has successfully completed the representation procedure in obtaining a temporary residence permit based on family reunification – marriage with a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina in case number: 18.8-07.2-2288-1/23. This allowed the minor child and their parents, who are citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany, to successfully regulate their stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The regulation of temporary residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina through family reunification involves carefully following the prescribed steps and conditions.
If you need consultation regarding the process of regulating the stay for a foreigner in Bosnia and Herzegovina, based on family reunification – marriage to a Bosnian-Herzegovinian citizen, or if you need a lawyer to regulate temporary residence in Sarajevo, you are in the right place with us. You can contact our corporate law attorneys directly via phone (+387 62 342 463), WhatsApp, Viber, or email (rasid@haracic.ba).
