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Temporary Residence Permit (Volunteer)

Work PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed

At a Glance

Processing Time

10-90 days

Application Fee

150 BAM

Stay Duration

1 year

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Not Required

Overview

Participation in volunteer work for a registered agency, humanitarian organization, or foundation.

The volunteer residence permit allows individuals to contribute to humanitarian or registered agencies in BiH. The host organization must provide a contract and guarantee the coverage of all living and return expenses. It is a renewable status that counts toward permanent residency requirements.

Stay & Extensions

Initial grant	1 year
Extension increments	1 year

Conversion Paths

Visas you can typically switch to from this status.

Permanent Residence Permit (Stalni boravak)

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Permanent Residence Permit (Stalni boravak)

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while business operates)

ProcessingVaries

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Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Volunteering contract

Proof of organization's solvency

Evidence that organization covers costs (subsistence, accommodation, health insurance, return)

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Volunteering contract

Proof of organization solvency

Proof of cost coverage

Valid passport

White card registration

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Pathway to permanent residence
Organization covers living costs

Worth Knowing

No general work rights
Restricted to specific volunteer project
Organization not registered in BiH
Lack of cost coverage evidence

Application Process

Enter BiH

Register address (White Card) within 24-48 hours

Submit application to Service for Foreigners' Affairs

Provide translated supporting documents

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Overview

Participation in volunteer work for a registered agency, humanitarian organization, or foundation.

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Volunteering contract

Proof of organization's solvency

Evidence that organization covers costs (subsistence, accommodation, health insurance, return)

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Volunteering contract

Proof of organization solvency

Proof of cost coverage

Valid passport

White card registration