Bosnia and Herzegovina · residence general · Leads to settlement
Temporary Residence Based on Real Estate Ownership
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Temporary residence ground for ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Processing time
- No fixed public processing standard is listed. Timing depends on the competent office and the completeness of the ownership and residence file.
- Government fees
- The stay page does not publish a route-specific temporary residence fee. Confirm current charges before filing.
- Typical duration
- Temporary residence may be issued for up to 1 year unless otherwise determined by the residence permit.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
The official stay guidance lists ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina as one of the grounds for granting temporary residence. This is a residence basis rather than a general work authorisation: applicants still use the temporary residence framework, provide evidence justifying the real-estate basis, and follow document certification and translation rules.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓The applicant owns real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina, one of the listed grounds for temporary residence.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ✓The applicant provides evidence justifying the stay on the real-estate ownership basis.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ✓The requested period fits the temporary residence framework of up to 1 year unless otherwise determined by the permit.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ✓Documents are submitted as originals or certified copies, with translations where required.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
Common blockers
- !No ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- !Using the route for employment or business activity without the correct work or business basis.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- !Missing ownership evidence or required certified documents and translations.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Real-estate ownership evidence for property in Bosnia and Herzegovina.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ·Application for approval or extension of temporary residence using the current official form.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ·Original or certified-copy identity and property documents.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
- ·Translations into one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina for foreign-language documents.Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm ownership evidence is sufficient for the real-estate temporary residence ground.
Build the evidence pack
Prepare the residence form, property documents, certified copies and translations.
Submit through the official channel
Submit through the competent Service or diplomatic-consular channel.
After approval
Renew before expiry and use a separate route if work or another activity becomes the real reason for stay.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Temporary Residence Based on Real Estate Ownership route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence Based on Real Estate Ownership.
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Frequently asked questions
Is property ownership a listed Bosnia and Herzegovina temporary residence ground?+
Yes. The official guidance lists ownership of real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a ground for granting temporary residence.
Does this route itself authorise employment?+
The official page lists it as a residence ground, not as a work route. Employment should be checked under the work-permit or work-without-permit temporary residence grounds.
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