🇧🇦 Bosnia And Herzegovina · Employer-sponsored work
Temporary Residence for Highly Qualified Employment – The Blue Card — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,023 |
| Minimum annual salary | BAM 2,000 |
| Proof of savings | €2,556 |
| Minimum investment | €5,113 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Work experience | 5+ years |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Age range | 18–65 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €51 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://fipa.gov.ba/publikacije_materijali/zakoni/Law_on_foreigners_of_BiH.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,023.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“service contract or another relevant contract for performing duties of highly qualified workers during at least one year provided that the contract inter alia specifies his/her gross annual income not lesser than 1.5 of the average gross annual income in BiH according to official data published by the authority responsible for statistics in BiH.”
“Temporary residence for the purpose of highly qualified employment may be granted to an alien if: a) his/her residence application filed for the purpose of highly qualified employment was preceded by a vacancy announced by an employer intending to employ an alien, b) employer has advertised the job in at least three daily newspapers ... c) no BiH citizen applying for the announced vacancy met the requirements for the post.”
“Evidence on health insurance in BiH is required”
“Issued Blue Card shall be valid for period of two years. If the service contract or other relevant contract is concluded for a period shorter than two years, the Blue Card would be issued until the contract's termination with additional three months, though its validity may not exceed two years.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.