How can we get a residence permit for the spouse of an employer in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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on 17 Nov 2021

We move the colleague from Russia to Bosnia/Sarajevo for the Director position. Service of the foreigners tells that the spouse can't possess the Visa D and residence permit for the first year of the husband's employment. I can't imagine the husband and children stay in Sarajevo without wife/mom. Is it the real situation with the legislation? may be there some options to have the spouse with the family legally?

Carla Verfaille on 29 Nov 2021 - 13:34

Hi there,

From my research it seems that you may be able to bypass these laws through either a Letter of Invitation or Temporary Residence through Family Reunification. I recommend having a look at this Minisitry of Security website page. All the information I have been able to find is listed on this page. I don't see why one of these two laws shouldn't be able to assist you in this situation.

I hope this helps and that you come right.

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