Filipino citizens moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Filipino nationals typically move to Bosnia and Herzegovina through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, so check each route below for its primary source.
We cover 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina routes — 5 can be started without a job offer, and 5 lead to permanent residence.
Tourist entry
Tourist-entry rules for Filipino nationals are set by Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Treaty & bilateral memberships
No nationality-specific treaty routes apply.
Consular processing: a Bosnia and Herzegovina consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence
What this means for Filipino citizens
Of the 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina routes we cover, 5 can be started without an employer sponsor and 5 have confirmed permanent residence mapping. Language-test requirements vary by route — check each route below for the requirement set out in its official source.
All Bosnia and Herzegovina routes open to Filipino applicants
General routes available to all nationalities. Click any to read the full guide.
Visa-Free Stay
Short stay for nationals covered by Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free arrangements.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Temporary Residence for Employment with Work Permit
Temporary residence route for employment specified in an issued Bosnia and Herzegovina work permit.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Temporary Residence for Work without Work Permit
Temporary residence basis for listed work categories that may apply without a separate work permit.
No sponsor needed · Non-settlement
Temporary Residence for Family Reunification
Temporary residence route for marriage to a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen, extramarital community with a citizen or family reunification.
Sponsor required · Leads to settlement
Temporary Residence for Education
Temporary residence route for education in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement
Temporary Residence Based on Real Estate Ownership
Temporary residence ground for ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement
Permanent Residence Permit
Indefinite residence after at least five years of qualifying temporary residence and other statutory conditions.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement
Frequently asked questions
Can Filipino citizens enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?+
Tourist-entry rules for Filipino nationals are set by Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina and change periodically — check the official entry-requirements page before travelling. Either way, tourist entry does not confer the right to work, study long-term, or establish residence.
Which Bosnia and Herzegovina visa routes are best suited to Filipino applicants?+
Filipino nationals typically move to Bosnia and Herzegovina through its standard work, study, family, and skilled-migration routes rather than through a dedicated bilateral scheme. Eligibility and processing times are set by Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, so check each route below for its primary source.
Where do Filipino applicants typically apply for a Bosnia and Herzegovina visa?+
Applications are typically processed at a Bosnia and Herzegovina consulate or visa application centre in your country of residence. Some digital and in-country applications can be filed directly with Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority without a consular visit.
Do Filipino citizens need a job offer to move to Bosnia and Herzegovina?+
Not necessarily. 5 of the 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina routes we cover can be started without an employer sponsor, while the rest need a sponsoring employer or job offer. If you do not have an offer yet, the no-sponsor routes are the place to start.
Can Filipino citizens get permanent residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina?+
Yes. 5 of the 7 Bosnia and Herzegovina routes we cover lead toward settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Timelines vary by route, so check the settlement detail on each visa page.