Immigration to Bosnia & Herzegovina for Morocco citizenship

Types of residency for foreign citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1. Visa residency. Applies to the stay of a foreigner in Bosnia and Herzegovina during the period specified in the visa.

2. Visa-free residence. Applies to the stay of a foreigner in Bosnia and Herzegovina who arrived from countries that have a visa-free regime with Bosnia and Herzegovina (period less than 90 days).

3. Temporary residence. Allows you to stay in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina for a period not exceeding one year, unless otherwise stated in the residence permit.

4. Permanent residence. Allows you to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina indefinitely.

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Grounds for the issuance of a temporary residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina

1. A temporary residence permit can be issued to a foreigner that has an intention to remain or is already on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina due to the following reasons:

• Family reunification;
• Education;
• Humanitarian reasons;
• Employment with a work permit;
• Employment without a work permit, or
• Other valid reasons.

2. A temporary residence permit in special cases can be issued on the grounds of property rights to real estate.

A temporary residence permit can be issued for a period of less than one year. 

A temporary residence permit for humanitarian reasons (treatment, rehabilitation, etc.) – for a period less than six months. 

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General requirements for an issuance of a temporary residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina

A temporary residence permit can be issued for a foreign citizen under the condition that they will provide:

• Proof of adequate reasons for an issuance of a permit;
• A passport valid for at least three months after the planned period of stay in the country;
• Proof of sufficient funds, so that the foreigner would not become a recipient of social care during their stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• Proof of medical insurance;
• A medical certificate, issued not more than three months before application, which states that the foreigner does not suffer from illnesses that may present danger to the health of citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• A certificate of the absence of a criminal record in the country of origin of the foreigner.

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Acquisition of a temporary residence permit on the basis of family reunification

A temporary residence permit for the purpose of family reunification may be issued to family members of:

• A citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina;
• A foreigner who has a permanent residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina; a foreigner with an approved temporary residence there on the basis of the Blue Card; a foreigner with temporary residence for one year or longer, having a well-founded chance of obtaining permanent residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina; or a foreigner with recognized refugee status.

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Acquisition of a temporary residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina on the basis of education

Temporary residence for educational purposes can be provided in the case of:

• Primary and secondary education;
• Higher education;
• Free internship;
• Volunteer work.

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Acquisition of a temporary residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina for seasonal workers

Temporary residence may be granted to a seasonal foreign worker for activities depending on the season, according to a service contract concluded directly between a foreigner and an employer from Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Temporary accommodation for seasonal workers is approved for a period of 90 to 180 days for 12 months. At the end of this period, the foreigner must leave Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Requirements for the acquisition of a temporary residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina for seasonal workers:

• Have a work permit;
• Have a service contract or job offer for employment as a seasonal worker in Bosnia and Herzegovina with the following: 1) place and type of work, 2) duration of work, 3) salary, 4) working hours (week or month), 5) the amount of paid leave (if any), 6) the date of commencement of work, and other working conditions.
• Provide evidence that the employer assumes responsibility for the foreigner at the time of their stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina, which includes living expenses, accommodation, meals, health insurance and returns, and that living expenses will not be automatically deducted from their salary.