Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from San Marino 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 San Marino to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SM
0.0
BA
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
BA
13.7

San Marino 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

SM
$5,231
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
BA
23.2

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
BA
27.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
BA
76.0%

San Marino generally does better on infrastructure, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

SM
8.1%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
BA
$19,900

San Marino 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

SM
83.9 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
BA
5.2

San Marino 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 San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting San Marino

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

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?

San Marino 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 San Marino.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to San Marino?

San Marino generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 60.2 in San Marino. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM BA
Population 34,682 3,816,459
Currency Euro (€) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages Italian Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112