Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Gibraltar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Gibraltar to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GI
3.2
BA
1.1

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GI
16.1t
BA
6.4t

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Gibraltar 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

GI
70.2
BA
27.1
Electricity per capita World Bank, 2023

annual consumption — reflects grid capacity

GI
5,424 kWh
BA
3,676 kWh

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GI
1.0%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GI
$61,700
BA
$19,900

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GI
80.4 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GI
6.2
BA
5.2

Gibraltar generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in infant mortality.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gibraltar 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 Gibraltar

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

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 Gibraltar across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.2 in Gibraltar.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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

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At a Glance

GI BA
Population 29,573 3,816,459
Currency Gibraltar Pound (GIP) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +350 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112