Family Reunification in Montenegro

Temporary Residence for Family Reunification

Temporary residence to join a family member who holds temporary/permanent residence or is a Montenegrin national. Eligible family includes spouse, minor children, and adopted children.

Processing time

Temporary residence decision within 40 days

Validity

Tied to sponsor's permit, up to 1 year per cycle, renewable

Language requirement

None for the permit

Permanent residence

Counts toward 5 continuous years for permanent residence

Citizenship

Counts toward the ~10-year naturalization period

Requirements

• Proof of family relationship (marriage/birth certificate, apostilled + translated into Montenegrin)
• Sponsor's residence permit or citizenship proof
• Sponsor's proof of means and accommodation
• Applicant's valid travel document
• Health insurance
• Clean criminal record

Required Documents

• Marriage/birth certificate proving relationship (apostilled + translated) required
• Sponsor's residence permit or citizenship proof required
• Sponsor's proof of means and accommodation required
• Applicant's valid travel document required
• Health insurance required
• Clean criminal record required

Official fees

• Residence permit 60 EUR
• Permit form/card 5 EUR
• Application/request administrative stamp 2 EUR

Process Steps

1. 1

   Gather proof of relationship

   Obtain apostilled and translated marriage/birth certificates.

2. 2

   Assemble sponsor documents

   Collect sponsor's residence/citizenship proof, means and accommodation.

3. 3

   Apply at MUP

   File temporary residence for family reunification in person at MUP.

4. 4

   Decision and renewal

   Collect the card; renew at least 30 days before expiry.

Official Sources

• Temporary residence Official