Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Cook Islands

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cook Islands to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CK
3.5
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CK
17.6
BA
13.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

CK
13.4
BA
23.2
Health coverage index United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access

CK
46
BA
66

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CK
18.2
BA
27.1

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CK
13.1%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CK
$15,600
BA
$19,900

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CK
77.1 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CK
15.9
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Cook Islands

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can enter Cook Islands 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bosnia and Herzegovina has 27.1 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 Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.5 in Cook Islands.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cook Islands?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cook Islands across all health & wellbeing metrics. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 13.4 in Cook Islands. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cook Islands: 46).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Cook Islands, the official languages are Cook Islands Māori and English.

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At a Glance

CK BA
Population 8,128 3,816,459
Currency New Zealand Dollar (NZ$) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Cook Islands Māori, English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +682 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112