Moving to Dominica from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dominica — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dominica, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Roseau averages 85°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Dominica.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
DM
13.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
DM
11.0

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
DM
$968
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
DM
11.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
DM
1.3t

Dominica performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
DM
19.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
DM
10.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Dominica leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
DM
23.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
DM
$15,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Dominica across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
DM
78.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
DM
11.3

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on family life, though Dominica leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Roseau Rain: 101.4 in/yr (2575 mm)
85° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Roseau
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 82°/71°F (28°/22°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 85°/74°F (30°/24°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 87°/76°F (30°/24°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 84°/73°F (29°/23°C)
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Month Sarajevo Roseau
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.8°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 82°/71°F (28.0°/21.6°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 83°/71°F (28.4°/21.8°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 85°/75°F (29.6°/23.7°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 86°/76°F (30.1°/24.5°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 86°/76°F (30.2°/24.6°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 87°/76°F (30.5°/24.3°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 87°/75°F (30.4°/23.8°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.2°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 83°/72°F (28.6°/22.2°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Dominica. To live, work, or study long-term in Dominica, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Dominica's immigration authority.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Dominica

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can enter Dominica without a visa.
Dominica passport

Dominica passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Dominica passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Dominica?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Dominica has 19.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Dominica safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on safety, though Dominica leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Dominica is 13.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Dominica compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Dominica leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 11.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Dominica, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Dominica scores 49 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Dominica compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Roseau is 85°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Roseau receives around 101.4 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Dominica?

The official language in Dominica is English. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA DM
Population 3,816,459 74,629
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +387 +1767
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112