Bosnia and Herzegovina•EuropeLong-Stay Visa (Type D)
At a Glance
Processing Time
5 days
Application Fee
39 USD
Stay Duration
Up to 180 days
Renewable
Yes
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency — the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
For stays exceeding 90 days for employment, education, family reunification, or other long-term purposes. Serves as entry visa before applying for residence permit.
Long-Stay Visa (Type D) is required for foreign nationals intending to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for longer than 90 days. This visa is the entry document for various long-term activities including employment, education, family reunification, business operations, and personal reasons.
Upon arrival, applicants must register for a temporary residence permit at the Service for Foreigners' Affairs.
Annual Visa Allocation
7,229 visas per year
The quota applies specifically to work permits, which are a mandatory prerequisite for the Long-Stay Visa (Type D) under the employment-based residency pathway. For 2025, the planned total quota is 7,229 permits, consisting of 4,409 for new employment and 2,820 for renewals. This quota is further subdivided among the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (4,490), Republika Srpska (2,000), and Brčko District (739). Non-work pathways, such as family reunification or education, are generally not subject to an annual quota.
No lottery system
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Requirements
Financial
Minimum Income
9,600 BAM
per year
Minimum Savings
9,600 BAM
Personal
Passport Validity
3 months beyond intended departure months
Criminal Record Policy
case_by_case
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Valid for at least 3 months beyond intended stay
Visa application form
Completed and signed
Passport photographs
2-4 recent passport-sized photos
Proof of accommodation
Rental contract, employment letter with accommodation, or invitation
Proof of financial means
Bank statements showing ability to support stay
Health insurance
Coverage for duration of intended stay
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence, not older than 6 months
Medical examination results
May be requested by case officer
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Advantages
- Allows legitimate pathway to long-term residence
- Enables work, study, and business activities
- Can lead to permanent residency after 5 years
- Covers family members (dependents)
- Multiple entry option available
Considerations
- Requires detailed documentation
- Purpose-specific requirements
- Must apply for residence permit upon arrival
- Must renew residence permit annually
- Limited to 180 days within each year on visa alone
Application Process
Determine purpose of stay
Employment, education, family reunification, business, or other long-term activity
Gather purpose-specific documents
Collect documents relevant to your intended stay purpose
Contact embassy/consulate
Locate nearest Bosnia and Herzegovina diplomatic mission
Book appointment
Schedule visa application appointment well in advance
Submit application in person
Present all required documents at embassy/consulate
Pay visa fee
USD 39
Await processing
5 working days to 1 month processing time
Collect passport
Retrieve passport with visa from embassy/consulate
Apply for residence permit
Upon arrival in Bosnia and Herzegovina, apply for temporary residence permit within 30 days
Application Forms
Visa Application Form
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