One of the most common questions our clients face is the process of obtaining a work permit for foreigners in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Below, we will explain the basic steps and conditions necessary for obtaining a work permit.
Before initiating the process of obtaining a work permit, the employer must verify whether the foreign citizen meets the conditions for employment in accordance with the laws of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This includes checking if there is a vacant position and whether the foreign citizen possesses the required qualifications for the job.
The employer must submit an application for obtaining approval for the employment of a foreigner to the competent authority, the Employment Service. The application must contain all the necessary documents, including proof of professional qualifications, a resume, a copy of the passport, and other documents that may be requested by the Employment Service.
Once approval for foreign employment is obtained, the foreign citizen can apply for a work permit. The work permit is issued for a specific period and is usually tied to a specific employer. A foreign citizen who has obtained a work permit must also be registered at the residence address in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Obtaining a work permit for foreigners in Bosnia and Herzegovina is a process that requires meeting certain conditions and properly submitting the required documents.
The work permit is issued for a period of one year and can be extended. Upon successful completion of the process of obtaining a work permit, the foreigner can regulate their temporary residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on employment with a work permit. The temporary residence permit is issued by the Foreigners Affairs Service in accordance with the Law on Movement and Stay of Foreigners and Asylum and the Law on Employment of Foreigners in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Our Law Office has experience in assisting clients throughout this process, ensuring that all steps are properly executed and potential complications are avoided. One such case successfully handled by our Law Office resulted in the issuance of the Decision by the public institution “Employment Service of the Sarajevo Canton” with the number: 03/1-24-1127/21-RD dated January 21st, 2022. Based on the obtained work permit, temporary residence was also approved in this case by the Decision of the Foreigners Affairs Service with the number: UP-1/18.8-07.2-737/22 dated April 20th, 2022.
If you need advice on obtaining a work permit for a foreigner in Bosnia and Herzegovina or you need a lawyer for work permit procurement, you are in the right place with us. You can contact our lawyers directly by phone (+387 62 342 463), through WhatsApp, Viber, or by email (rasid@haracic.ba).
