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Bosnia and Herzegovina government
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Service for Foreigners’ Affairs

Decides residence and removal of foreign nationals.

What this authority does

Issues temporary and permanent residence permits, processes work-related residence with the labour authorities, and handles expulsion and detention of irregular migrants.

Services for the public

  • Temporary residence
  • Permanent residence
  • Registration of stay
  • Expulsion procedures

Before you contact this authority

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