Considering finding a job in the Balkans? Check our guide on how to find employment opportunities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located at the Balkan peninsula. It is one of the six former Yugoslav republics. Bosnia gained its independence in 1992, after the dissolution of Yugoslavia. The war followed from 1992 to 1995, affecting the country economy deeply. The transition from communism to capitalism was challenging and brutal.

In recent years, the economic situation in Bosnia has improved slightly, however salaries remain below European standards. There are three official languages in the country: Serbian, Bosnian and Croatian. Most industries and job opportunities are located in the capital city of Sarajevo.

Introduction: Job Market in Bosnia

During the past decade, Bosnia started to adapt into a market economy. Due to relatively low average salary of 429 Euros, the country is facing serious emigration. Young professionals and recent graduates often leave the country for betters opportunities in countries like Austria, Germany and Canada.

Bosnia and Herzegovina is still one of the countries in Central and Eastern Europe with the highest unemployment rates. However, the country has highly qualified staff, and most of them speak good English. For those reasons, it might be a great place to start a business.

Getting a Job and a Residence Permit in Bosnia

The first step to obtain a work permit in Bosnia is to get an offer from a local employer. Your employer will then contact the employment service and submit a work permt application. Getting a work and permit in Bosnia can be a lengthy process, so start early.

Best Websites to Find a Job in Bosnia

Below you will find a list with the most popular job portals in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Posao.ba: This is the most prominent employment website in the country. It offers a broad specter featuring jobs and also salary figures. On Posao.ba you will be able to find excellent offers, especially in the IT field.

Poslovi.ba: Another online platform aiming to connect professionals with employers. On this website you will find many job listing from multinational companies operating in Bosnia.

Boljiposao: This is another website offering employment opportunities in Bosnia. It also advertises grant opportunities and other alternative ways of employment.

If you want to find a job in Bosnia and Herzegovina, or live, travel and work in other country abroad, please consider our resources and guides below:

Interesting Resources for Working and Living Abroad

Are you really considering to work and live abroad, temporarily or permanently? Below are some resources that might be useful for you around the web:

World Nomads: this company provides travel insurance in most countries around the world, and it might be a good option if you going for a long travel.

Booking.com: Booking.com is the best choice for finding accommodation for your next trip, with a wide variety of choices for all types of travelers.

You may also want to check our website guides:

Train Travel Guide: in our railway travel guide, you will learn how to choose and ride the most scenic train routes around the world, always in the most comfortable way with optimal prices to enhance your travel experience.

Dating Guide: this dating guide will help you not only to find love but to understand the social customs of each country. It will also help you to avoid dating scams around the internet and find people really interested in honest relationships.

Work Abroad Guide: Learn how to find a job and employment requirements in different countries. From the initial job search, to bargaining salaries, this guide will help you to find job in most countries around the world.  It also covers about remote work and TEFL jobs.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of Southeastern Europe’s weakest players. Its economic growth is slow and many of its industries remain idle. However, it seems there are industries assisting its economy somehow and one of them is its tourism sector.

On Tuesday, August 13, an assessment from Raiffeisen Bank Bosnia reveals the potential of tourism in helping the country grow.

How is Tourism Helping the Country

Although the country’s image is not good because of media coverage, its economy receives support from industries like tourism. In the assessment of Ivona Zametica, Chief Economist of Raiffeisen Bank Bosnia, the country is becoming a tourist favorite in the region. In 2018, for instance, it saw a 14.1% year-on-year growth according to the World Tourism Organization. The number of tourists in the country hit one million.

The country is also seen as one of the region’s fastest growing tourist destinations by 2025.

Most of the tourist spots in Sarajevo and Mostar have the potential to become key tourism sites because of their cultural and historical significance. These sites feature a blend of Eastern and Western styles, religion and architecture.

The country also has great outdoor sites where tourists can try out winter and water sports. There are also sites where religious tourism will grow such as in Medjugorje. Some estimate that the site will bring in close to one million arrivals. By the end of 2019, it is estimated that the country will hit a 1.2 million arrivals and 2.5 million overnight stays.

Tourism revenues also hit a record of BAM 1.5 billion in 2018 or 4.77% of GDP. The service account surplus reached BAM 1.4 billion for 2018.

However, travel and tourism’s contribution is still very low. It only accounts to two-three percent of the country’s GDP. Despite this, experts are optimistic that it is a good industry to invest on.

Getting to Bosnia and Herzegovina in a Nutshell

Traveling to the country’s capital Sarajevo can be done by flying to Saravejo International Airport. The airport hosts both major and low-cost airlines from European destinations and Middle Eastern hubs like Kuwait, Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 

For tourists who plan to visit the country, we wrote several articles in the site to help you out. You can check out our guide on where to stay in Sarajevo and how to get prepaid internet in the country.

For those who wish to work in the country, we wrote a guide on how to find work and how much the cost of living is in the capital.

For more details about what is in Bosnia and Herzegovina, check out its official tourism site.

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