Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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

How Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SH
0.0
BA
1.1

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha performs better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SH
18.3
BA
27.1

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SH
14.0%
BA
10.4%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

SH
80.5 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SH
19.2
BA
5.2

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

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 Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha 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 0.0 in Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Saint Helena, Ascension, and Tristan da Cunha, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

SH BA
Population 7,925 3,816,459
Currency Saint Helena Pound (SHP) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages English Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +2 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112