Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Democratic Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Democratic Republic of the Congo to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CD
16.3
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CD
$58
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CD
1.9
BA
23.2

Democratic Republic of the Congo 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

CD
72.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CD
0.1t
BA
6.4t

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CD
0.0
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CD
0.2%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on infrastructure, though Democratic Republic of the Congo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CD
4.5%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CD
$1,500
BA
$19,900

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CD
61.8 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CD
60.9
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Democratic Republic of the Congo 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.

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport

Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Democratic Republic of the Congo passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Democratic Republic of the Congo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Democratic Republic of the Congo.

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?

With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Democratic Republic of the Congo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Democratic Republic of the Congo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 1.9 in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Democratic Republic of the Congo: 42).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Democratic Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili and Tshiluba.

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At a Glance

CD BA
Population 108,407,721 3,816,459
Currency Congolese Franc (CDF) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala, Swahili, Tshiluba Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +243 +387
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112