Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau 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 Palau to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

PW
11.2
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
BA
13.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
BA
23.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
BA
6.4t

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
BA
27.1

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

PW
1.7%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
BA
$19,900

Palau 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

PW
74.6 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
BA
5.2

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Palau passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Palau

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

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 Palau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 11.2 in Palau.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Palau?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Palau leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW BA
Population 21,695 3,816,459
Currency United States Dollar ($) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English, Palauan Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112