Residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina: permits and requirements
Living legally in Bosnia and Herzegovina is possible through 2 permit types: temporary, permanent. Each program has its own requirements; below are the duration, renewal, costs and documentation according to the country's official sources.
Privremeni Boravak (Temporary Stay)
Residence type #1 of 2
Temporary permit up to 1 year renewable (Law on Movement and Stay of Aliens and Asylum, arts. 52-54; Service for Foreigners' Affairs).
Requirements
- Bases: reunification, education, humanitarian, employment with a work permit, employment without a work permit (Blue Card etc.) or other justified grounds
- Real-estate ownership only exceptionally with an effective connection
- Form 10 at the competent regional office
Documentation
- Form 10 + proofs
- Passport, insurance, accommodation, means
Frequently asked questions about residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina
How many types of residence permits are there in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina offers 2 residence permit types, grouped into the categories temporary, permanent. Each permit has its own requirements, duration and documentation, detailed in this fact sheet according to the country's official sources.
How long do residence permits in Bosnia and Herzegovina last?
Durations vary by permit type: Up to 1 year (renewable); Permanent (card until final decision). The exact details of each type appear in the corresponding fact sheet.
Can residence permits in Bosnia and Herzegovina be renewed?
Yes. All residence permit types of Bosnia and Herzegovina (2 in total) are renewable before their expiration, according to the rules of each program.
What documentation is usually required to reside in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Although each permit requires its own file, the most recurrent documents are: Formulario de solicitud; Justificante de domicilio; Application at the SFA/DCR with proofs of years and means. The complete list by residence type appears in each fact sheet, together with the corresponding official link.
Does residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina lead to nationality?
Yes, through the Naturalization pathway, which requires 3 years of permanent residency. The complete requirements are in the nationality fact sheet of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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