🇧🇦 Bosnia And Herzegovina · Humanitarian

International Protection — Subsidiary Protection — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-21 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Health insuranceRequired (valid in-country)

Costs

Application / consular fee€0

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 12 months.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://sps.gov.ba.
  3. Typical processing: ~30 days.

Frequently asked

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.

Health insurance

“"...obaveza je posjedovati zdravstveno osiguranje."”

https://sps.gov.ba · verified 2026-06-21
Application fee
https://sps.gov.ba · verified 2026-06-21

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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 2026-06-21.

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