Moving to Liberia from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.2
LR
3.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
LR
15.3

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
LR
$233
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BA
25.8
LR
1.8

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
LR
60.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.5t
LR
0.1t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Liberia leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
29.4
LR
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.1%
LR
0.3%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Liberia leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
11.0%
LR
2.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$10,382
LR
$915

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on employment & economy, though Liberia leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
LR
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.5
LR
63.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Liberia across all family life metrics.

Can you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Liberia?

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Liberia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Liberia.
Liberia passport

Liberia passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Liberia passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Liberia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Liberia has 0.3 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 Liberia safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Liberia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Liberia is 3.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Liberia compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Liberia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Liberia, compared to 25.8 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Liberia scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Liberia?

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

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At a Glance

BA LR
Population 3,140,095 5,731,206
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Liberian Dollar (LRD)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian English
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +231
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —