Work Permit and Immigration Support by EOR/PEO in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Hiring expatriates in Bosnia and Herzegovina involves more than securing a visa; we help you ensure the individual is legally employed, tax-compliant, and integrated into your organisation without delays or regulatory risk. Acumen International provides comprehensive immigration support as part of our Express Global Employment solution, enabling businesses to relocate and onboard international talent without establishing a legal entity in the country.
Immigration Challenges We Solve for Employers
Relocating international professionals to Bosnia and Herzegovina comes with several layers of complexity that can disrupt hiring timelines, create compliance gaps, or expose your company to legal liability. We address:
1. Work Permit Sponsorship without Entity Set-Up
Companies without a registered entity in Bosnia and Herzegovina can’t sponsor work permits directly. Acumen sponsors the permit under our local legal entity, enabling you to hire expatriates legally without the time and cost of entity registration.
2. Pre-Onboarding Risk Assessment
Before initiating the immigration process, we assess the eligibility of your candidate, identify red flags, and provide guidance on required qualifications and documentation. This reduces rejections and ensures realistic timelines.
3. Integration with Employment and Payroll
Work permits don’t exist in isolation—they’re tied to employment contracts, social security, tax filings, and statutory benefits. We align the immigration process with our compliant employment framework to ensure seamless onboarding once the permit is granted.
4. Changing Immigration Requirements
Regulations are subject to updates—requirements for residence permits, labour market tests, and local quota systems can shift with little notice. Acumen tracks changes, applies them to your case, and keeps your company compliant.
End-to-End Immigration and Employment Support in Bosnia and Herzegovina
We manage the entire immigration and employment process from pre-approval to final onboarding:
| Step | Acumen International’s Role |
| Work permit and visa sponsorship | We act as the legal sponsor under our registered entity. |
| Document preparation and submission | We prepare and submit all immigration paperwork with relevant authorities. |
| Employment contract & compliance | We issue compliant employment contracts and enrol employees in local systems. |
| Payroll, tax, and social contributions | We handle monthly payroll, tax withholding, and benefits administration. |
| Ongoing immigration support | Renewals, status updates, and employer reporting handled by our team. |
Work Permit Timelines in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Standard Processing Time: ~15 calendar days from submission
- With Additional Review: 30 to 47 calendar days
Timelines depend on the nature of the job, qualifications of the foreign national, and any special assessment procedures requested by local authorities. We ensure documentation is submitted correctly the first time to avoid rework or delays.
Required Documents for Work Permit Application in Bosnia and Herzegovina
To initiate a work permit application in Bosnia and Herzegovina, employers must provide:
- Proof of employer registration (Acumen handles this under our local entity)
- Candidate’s full personal data (as per passport)
- Justification for hiring a foreign national (job role, required qualifications)
- Job offer including location, duties, and salary
- Medical certificate (for first-time permits)
- Certified passport copy
- Evidence of professional qualifications (degree, certification, etc.)
We handle communication with immigration authorities and guide your candidate through any local steps they may need to complete, such as biometrics or interviews.
Beyond Immigration: Full Lifecycle Employment Support
Acumen International goes beyond permit sponsorship—we deliver a complete employment solution that covers the entire lifecycle of your international hires in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Once your expatriate employee is onboarded, we ensure ongoing compliance and operational efficiency through:
Payroll Administration
We manage accurate, timely salary payments in local currency, including statutory deductions, payslips, and tax filings—aligned with local payroll laws.
Employee Benefits and Social Contributions
We enrol your international employees in all legally required benefits and social schemes. Optional private coverage can be arranged as needed.
Statutory Employment Compliance
From employment contracts to working hour limits, paid leave, and health & safety, we ensure every aspect of your employee’s local rights and entitlements is fully respected.
Compliant Offboarding and Contract Termination
When the employment relationship ends, we manage compliant offboarding—handling final pays, documentation, and deregistration according to Bosnia and Herzegovina’s labour code.
Ongoing Regulatory Monitoring
Labour, immigration, and tax laws are subject to change. We track legal developments and apply them to your workforce proactively.
Benefits of Acumen International Employer of Record and Global Mobility Solutions
Integrated Employment and Immigration Infrastructure
Immigration support it’s embedded into how we employ people across borders. Every work permit we sponsor is tied to a fully compliant employment arrangement under Acumen’s local entity.
Consistency Across 190+ Countries
We apply the same operational framework across jurisdictions, giving you predictability and reducing internal coordination overhead.
Real-Time Visibility
You and your HR team receive ongoing updates and transparency throughout the process, from document collection to permit issuance.
De-Risking Expansion
By outsourcing immigration to Acumen, you reduce the legal and operational risks associated with global mobility, especially in jurisdictions where you have no existing presence.
Ready to Employ International Talent in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Acumen International enables your business to move faster, stay compliant, and avoid unnecessary delays or liabilities when hiring expats in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Get in touch for a detailed assessment of your candidate’s work permit eligibility, required documentation, and timeline for onboarding.