With more than 7,400 work permits planned for 2026 and recent amendments introducing stricter procedural rules in the Federation of B&H, employers need to navigate a complex but increasingly structured legal framework.
Our latest overview explores:
- The two-step system of work authorization and temporary residence
- Quota-based employment vs. exemption-based engagement
- New 2026 FB&H rules on extensions and application completeness
- Temporary residence and compliance obligations
- Practical issues surrounding foreign directors, key personnel, and “registered work”
Careful planning, complete documentation, and choosing the correct legal route are now essential for engaging foreign talent efficiently and lawfully in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
More on this by JPM Senior Partner MilosMitic.
