Bosnia and Herzegovina•EuropePermanent Residence Permit
At a Glance
Processing Time
7-14 days
Application Fee
200 BAM
Stay Duration
Indefinite
Renewable
Varies
Job Offer
Not Required
Dependents
Allowed
PR Pathway
No
This visa does not offer a direct route to permanent residency.Remote Work
Not Required
Overview
Provides indefinite residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina after 5 years of continuous temporary residence or meeting other qualifying conditions.
After maintaining continuous temporary residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina for a minimum of 5 years, foreign nationals may apply for a permanent residence permit. This provides indefinite residency status. Applicants must meet strict requirements including sufficient financial means, valid health insurance, language proficiency, and a clean criminal record.
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Requirements
Personal
Criminal Record Policy
Clean record required
Professional
Required Skills
Language
N/A
Documentation
Applicant Documents
Valid passport
Original passport
Application form
Completed permanent residence permit application
Proof of 5-year residency
All temporary residence permits showing continuous 5-year residency
Proof of accommodation
Current valid rental contract or property deed
Proof of financial means
Recent bank statements and documentation of regular income
Health insurance
Valid health insurance policy
Language certificate
Proof of A2 level knowledge of Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian
Criminal record certificate
From country of residence, not older than 6 months
Character references
Optional letters of recommendation from employers or community members
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Advantages
- Indefinite residence status
- No renewal fees required
- Pathway to citizenship after additional years
- Full legal residency security
- Can include dependents
Considerations
- Requires 5-year continuous residency period
- Strict criminal record requirements
- Language proficiency required (A2 level)
- Must maintain health insurance
- Must demonstrate regular income
Application Process
Complete 5-year residency
Maintain continuous temporary residence permit for minimum 5 years
Prepare documentation
Gather all required permanent residence application documents
Apply to Service for Foreigners' Affairs
Submit permanent residence permit application
Submit supporting documents
Provide proof of residence, financial means, language knowledge, and clean record
Language examination
Demonstrate knowledge of Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian language (A2 level)
Background check
Authorities verify no criminal convictions or proceedings
Pay fee
Pay 200 BAM administrative fee
Receive decision
Permanent residence permit issued
Application Forms
Permanent Residence Permit Application
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