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Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Bosnia and Herzegovina

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·17 visa pathways

Visa Pathways to Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Blue Card (Plava karta)
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Blue Card (Plava karta)

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost150 BAM
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Entrepreneur & Self-Employment Residence Permit
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Entrepreneur & Self-Employment Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for foreigners who register and actively operate a business in BiH, requiring proof of business registration, lease, invoices, and tax compliance.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while business operates)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 BAM
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Permanent Residence Permit (Stalni boravak)
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Permanent Residence Permit (Stalni boravak)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while business operates)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 BAM
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Real Estate Ownership Residence Permit
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Real Estate Ownership Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for foreign property owners who demonstrate an effective connection to Bosnia and Herzegovina, available regardless of property value.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while business operates)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 BAM
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Seasonal Work Permit (Sezonska radna dozvola)
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Seasonal 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.

ValidityVaries (Valid for specific position and employer. Subject to annual quota system.)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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TRP-Family — Family Reunification Residence Permit (Spajanje porodice)
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TRP-Family — Family Reunification Residence Permit (Spajanje porodice)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Temporary residence for spouses, minor children, and dependent parents of BiH citizens or permanent residents, requiring proof of genuine relationship and stable income.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while business operates)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 BAM
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TRP-Work — Work Permit & Temporary Residence for Employment (Radna dozvola)
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TRP-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.

ValidityVaries (Renewable annually while business operates)
ProcessingVaries
Cost150 BAM
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Temporary Residence Permit (Religious)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Religious)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Allows foreign nationals to engage in religious activities or serve in religious communities in BiH.

Validity1 year
Processing10-90 days
Cost150 BAM
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Temporary Residence Permit (Scientific)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Scientific)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Researchers participating in scientific projects or international missions.

Validity1 year
Processing10-90 days
Cost150 BAM
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Temporary Residence Permit (Volunteer)
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Temporary Residence Permit (Volunteer)

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

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

Validity1 year
Processing10-90 days
Cost150 BAM
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Temporary Residence Permit for Education
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Temporary Residence Permit for Education

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost150 BAM
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Temporary Residence Permit for Intra-Corporate Transfer
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Temporary Residence Permit for Intra-Corporate Transfer

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost150 BAM
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Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research
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Temporary Residence Permit for Scientific Research

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
Cost150 BAM
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Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Viza A)
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Visa 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.

ValidityVaries (Maximum 5 days per single transit)
ProcessingVaries
Cost39 USD
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Visa B — Transit Visa (Visa B)
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Visa B — Transit Visa (Visa B)

Allows transit through the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina for a period not exceeding five days per transit.

Validity5 days
Processing7-21 days
Cost39 USD
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Visa C — Short-Stay Visa (Viza C)
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Visa 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.

ValidityVaries (Within any 180-day period from first entry)
Processing3-30 days
Cost39 USD
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Visa D — Long-Stay Visa (Viza D)
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Visa 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.

ValidityVaries (Within any 180-day period from first entry)
Processing1-3 months
Cost39 USD
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