Real estate investment in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The sale of real estate to foreigners is not restricted in Bosnia and Herzegovina: one can buy, lease and sell housing and commercial real estate in the country.

Statistics confirm the liquidity of investments: every quarter, residential real estate prices grow by an average of 1,5%. Five years ago, an apartment of 100 m² cost an average of €98,000, and today it is being sold for €118,000.

€1,177

Average price per 1 m²

1,5%

Average price growth per quarter

5-8% + €330—1,500

Associated costs, of the property value

Cost of a 3-bedroom apartment in Bosnia and Herzegovina

€400,000

Apartment in the centre of Sarajevo

€270,000

Apartment in the New Sarajevo municipality

€200,000

Apartment in Sarajevo, within a 15-minute drive from the city centre

Bosnia and Herzegovina residence permit or citizenship by real estate investment

Owners of any property, residential or commercial, can get a residence permit in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The property value does not matter.

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Taxes and associated costs

Countries to buy a property and get residency or citizenship

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Property investments
Status
Obtaining time
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Malta12 properties

€300,000+

Permanent residency

6+ months

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€300,000+Permanent residency6+ months
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Grenada18 properties

$270,000+

Citizenship

8+ months

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$270,000+Citizenship8+ months
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UAE109 properties

AED 750,000+

Residence permit

2+ months

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AED 750,000+Residence permit2+ months
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Spain36 properties

€500,000+

Residence permit

5+ months

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€500,000+Residence permit5+ months
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Portugal68 properties

Not limited

Residency after D Visas

6+ months

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Not limitedResidency after D Visas6+ months
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de-flagReal estate investment in Germany

Germany does not limit the sale of properties to foreigners: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it out.

€5,770

Average price per 1 m²

1,9%

Average price growth per quarter

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ee-flagReal estate investment in Estonia

Foreigners can freely buy and sell apartments in Estonia. Buying land with a house is not allowed in all areas. A legal entity can buy a...

€2,734

Average price per 1 m²

2,4%

Average price growth per quarter

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cy-flagReal estate investment in Cyprus

The Republic of Cyprus restricts selling properties to foreigners: a non-EU citizen can buy no more than two properties and need a...

€2,700

Average price per 1 m²

€300,000+

Real estate investment for residency

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ad-flagReal estate investment in Andorra

To buy property in Andorra, a foreigner needs to obtain government permission.

€4,600

Average price per 1 m²

€551,500+

Real estate investment for residency

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tr-flagReal estate investment in Turkey

Foreigners in Turkey can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate and rent it out.

$777

Average price per 1 m²

$400,000+

Real estate investment for citizenship

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es-flagReal estate investment in Spain

The sale of real estate to foreign investors is not limited in Spain: one can buy and sell housing and commercial real estate or rent it...

€3,300

Average price per 1 m²

€500,000+

Real estate investment for residency

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Elena Ruda

Material prepared by Elena Ruda, Chief Development Officer at Immigrant Invest

Updated:
26 April, 2024

Frequently asked questions

  • Can foreigners buy property in Bosnia?

    Yes. The sale of real estate to foreigners in Bosnia and Herzegovina is not limited: you can buy, rent out, and sell residential and commercial real estate.

    Owners of residential or commercial real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina can obtain a temporary residence permit in the country. There are no minimal investment requirements.

  • What is the cost of living in Bosnia?

    According to Numbeo.com, a single person estimated monthly expenses are €463.

    Housing in Bosnia and Herzegovina is inexpensive. Renting a one-room apartment in the centre of Sarajevo will cost an average of €280 per month. In the suburbs of the capital, rent is lower by €90—150.

  • Can British citizens buy property in Bosnia?

    Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina has no restrictions for foreigners who want to buy real estate in the country.

    Owners of residential or commercial real estate in Bosnia and Herzegovina can obtain a temporary residence permit in the country. There are no minimum investment requirements.