Bosnia and Herzegovina profile
Europe · 11 indices with data
A summary of where Bosnia and Herzegovina stands across our published indices — every score normalised 0–100, with its global rank.
Bosnia and Herzegovina (Europe) has data on 11/14 PI indices. Strongest relative position: Passport Index — #49/198 (56.3/100). Passport rank #49/198. Global Citizenship Score 60.7/100 (#86/199).
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Tier 2 · Premium
Tier 3 · Signature
Entering Bosnia and Herzegovina
Of 197 passports with data, 102 are visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 use an eTA, 0 need an e-Visa and 95 need a consular visa.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina passport can reach 126 destinations without applying for a consular visa in advance.
Immigration authority: Bosnia and Herzegovina — Ministry of Foreign Affairs · Last checked: 15 Oct 2026
Regional position and data sources
Comparison with countries and territories in the same region that have data for each index. Regional rank uses descending scores; ties share a rank. Europe.
| Indices | Score (0–100) | Regional median | Regional rank | Data date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Passport Index | 56.3 | 93.7 | #40 / 44 | 2026-10-15 | An in-house bilateral visa matrix, taken from each destination government's own source. 2026-10-15 |
| Quality of Life Index | 68.2 | 80.7 | #41 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | UNDP + UN SDG Global Database + World Bank governance indicators (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Cost of Living Index | 75.2 | 55.6 | #3 / 42 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank ICP + World Bank WDI + inflation (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Education Index | 64.3 | 79.0 | #42 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank WDI + Human Capital Index (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Global Safety Index | 70.8 | 87.8 | #40 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | UNODC + World Bank governance indicators + WHO + UCDP armed-conflict data (CC-BY). 2026-09-14 |
| Healthcare Index | 63.3 | 76.1 | #39 / 42 | 2026-08-28 | World Bank WDI + UN universal health coverage indicator (CC-BY). 2026-08-28 |
| Tax Freedom Index | 77.8 | 61.4 | #9 / 42 | 2026-09-14 | OECD Tax Database + national tax authorities (tax-rate table compiled by us). 2026-09-14 |
| Wealth Protection Index | 51.5 | 75.0 | #38 / 43 | 2026-09-14 | World Bank governance indicators + inflation + banking-system soundness (non-performing loans, capital adequacy) — CC-BY. 2026-09-14 |
| Family Relocation Score | 66.1 | 78.1 | #43 / 43 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Global Citizenship Score | 60.7 | 75.7 | #42 / 43 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
| Retirement Destination Index | 69.0 | 71.3 | #31 / 42 | 2026-10-15 | Composite of Prosperous Intelligence component index scores. 2026-10-15 |
Passport strength components
- Visa-free
- 96 destinations
- Visa on arrival
- 25 destinations
- eTA
- 5 destinations
- e-Visa
- 53 destinations
e-Visa is shown for comparison but does not contribute to passport strength.
Citizenship and residence programmes in the dataset
Only records marked active/new in the data snapshot are shown; this does not confirm that a policy remains in force today. USD amounts are reference conversions, not total costs or quotes. Check the government source before using them.
| Programme | Type | Status in the dataset | Minimum converted capital (USD) | Source checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temporary residence based on work for a company founder | BIZ | active | — | 2026-07-01 |
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