Temporary Residence Permit for Family Reunification
Montenegro
Last updated: December 26, 2025
1 year (renewable)
$27
6-10 weeks
Medium
About this Visa
This visa lets you live with your spouse, partner, or children in Montenegro. You need a family member who already lives there to sponsor you. Once approved, you get a residence card that lets you stay as long as your sponsor does. The main benefit is keeping your family together. You can live, work (after one year), and get healthcare. Your children can go to school. You can eventually get permanent residency and even become a citizen. The visa is open to all nationalities with no country restrictions. Your sponsor must be a Montenegro citizen or have valid residence permission.
Key Benefits
- Live in Montenegro with family
- Work after one year
- Children can attend school
- Healthcare coverage
- Renew every year indefinitely
- Path to permanent residency after 5 years
- Path to citizenship after 10 years
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Married to or partnered with Montenegro citizen or resident
- Parent of child whose other parent lives in Montenegro
- Age 18 or older
- No serious criminal record
- Must have genuine relationship - not fake marriage for visa purposes
Financial Requirement
Sponsor must have €3,650 in Montenegro bank account OR valid job contract. Waived if sponsor is Montenegro citizen or permanent resident.
Documents
- Valid passport15+ months validity
- Marriage certificateOfficial copy, less than 6 months old
- Birth certificateFor each child, official copy, less than 6 months old
- Criminal record checkLess than 6 months old
- Accommodation proofRental contract or property deed
- Health insurance30-day minimum coverage
- Sponsor residency ID copyCopy of sponsor's residence permit or passport
- Sponsor income proofJob contract or bank statement
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.