Moving to Mauritania from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Mauritania — 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 Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
MR
9.5

Mauritania performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
MR
2.4

Mauritania 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
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
MR
1.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
MR
13.2%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
MR
$6,300

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Mauritania 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
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
MR
51.0

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

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Mauritania 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 Mauritania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania 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 Mauritania safe for expats?

Mauritania performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

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

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At a Glance

BA MR
Population 3,816,459 4,161,925
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112