Bosnia and Herzegovina
All Visa Pathways(21 visas)
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBlue Card (Plava karta)
One-year renewable residence permit for highly qualified foreign professionals with a job offer meeting a salary threshold of 1.5 times the national average gross income.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaEntrepreneur & Self-Employment Residence Permit
Temporary residence for foreigners who register and actively operate a business in BiH, requiring proof of business registration, lease, invoices, and tax compliance.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaHumanitarian & Medical Stay Permit
Temporary residence of up to six months for foreigners requiring medical treatment, rehabilitation, or protection in justified humanitarian cases, with proof of hospital booking and accommodation.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaPermanent Residence Permit (Stalni boravak)
Indefinite residence right granted after five continuous years of lawful temporary residence, requiring language proficiency in an official BiH language, clean criminal record, health insurance, and suitable accommodation.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaReal Estate Ownership Residence Permit
Temporary residence for foreign property owners who demonstrate an effective connection to Bosnia and Herzegovina, available regardless of property value.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaRefugee Status (Izbjeglički status)
International protection granted to foreigners with a well-founded fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, social group, or political opinion under the 1951 Refugee Convention.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaSeasonal Work Permit (Sezonska radna dozvola)
Short-term work authorization for seasonal industries such as agriculture, tourism, and hospitality, valid for up to six months within a calendar year.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTRP-Family — Family Reunification Residence Permit (Spajanje porodice)
Temporary residence for spouses, minor children, and dependent parents of BiH citizens or permanent residents, requiring proof of genuine relationship and stable income.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTRP-Work — Work Permit & Temporary Residence for Employment (Radna dozvola)
Employer-sponsored work authorization issued within annual labour-market quotas, valid for up to one year and renewable, granting the right to work and reside in BiH.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit (Humanitarian Reasons)
Up-to-one-year renewable residence permit for foreign nationals in vulnerable circumstances such as trafficking victims, stateless persons, or those needing medical treatment.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit (Religious)
Allows foreign nationals to engage in religious activities or serve in religious communities in BiH.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit (Scientific)
Researchers participating in scientific projects or international missions.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit (Volunteer)
Participation in volunteer work for a registered agency, humanitarian organization, or foundation.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit for Education
Annually renewable residence permit for foreign students enrolled at accredited primary, secondary, or higher education institutions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit for Humanitarian Reasons
Six-month renewable residence permit for foreign nationals facing urgent humanitarian circumstances such as trafficking victimization or statelessness in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit for Intra-Corporate Transfer
One-year renewable residence permit for managers, specialists, or trainees transferred internally to a Bosnian branch or subsidiary of a multinational company.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaTemporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research
One-year renewable residence permit for foreign researchers and academics invited by Bosnian scientific or research institutions to conduct professional research work.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa A — Airport Transit Visa (Viza A)
Allows transit through the international zone of a Bosnian airport without entering the country, valid for one or more transits within three months.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa B — Transit Visa (Visa B)
Allows transit through the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina for a period not exceeding five days per transit.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa C — Short-Stay Visa (Viza C)
Permits single or multiple entries for tourism, business visits, medical treatment, family visits, or events for up to 90 days within a 180-day period.
Bosnia and HerzegovinaVisa D — Long-Stay Visa (Viza D)
Multiple-entry visa for stays up to 180 days within one year, required for foreigners entering BiH to take up employment, education, or other long-term residence purposes.