Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Maldives

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Maldives to Bosnia and Herzegovina? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Maldives 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

The numbers behind daily life in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Maldives.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
BA
13.7

Maldives performs 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

MV
$2,288
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
BA
23.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MV
29.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
BA
6.4t

Maldives performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

MV
17.4
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
BA
2.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MV
4.1%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
BA
$19,900

Maldives 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

MV
76.9 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
BA
5.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 27.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bosnia and Herzegovina offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Maldives performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Maldives?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Maldives leads in suicide rate. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 21.6 in Maldives. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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

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At a Glance

MV BA
Population 390,164 3,816,459
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Maldivian Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112