Settling in Bosnia: A Simple Guide to Visas
An Englishman in the Balkans
01/05/25
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Welcome to An Englishman in the Balkans, the podcast where I explore the fascinating culture, history, and everyday life in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this heart-shaped, but much misunderstood country.
I’m David, your host, sharing stories, insights, and conversations from my life here in the north west of the country.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I’m so glad you’re here.
In this podcast episode, I discuss how to move to Bosnia and Herzegovina, starting with the visa process.I explain the differences between tourist, temporary, and permanent visas and what is required for each.
Thank you for tuning in to An Englishman in the Balkans. I hope you enjoyed today’s episode and that it gave you a little more insight into life and culture here in this fascinating part of the world.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast on your favourite platform so you never miss a new release. And, if you have a moment, a quick rating or review would mean the world. It really helps others discover the show.
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I’d also love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes.
Until next time, take care, and as always, Hvala for listening.
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Welcome to An Englishman in the Balkans, the podcast where I explore the fascinating culture, history, and everyday life in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this heart-shaped, but much misunderstood country.
I’m David, your host, sharing stories, insights, and conversations from my life here in the north west of the country.
Whether you’re a longtime listener or tuning in for the first time, I’m so glad you’re here.
In this episode, I walk through my village at sunset using a dual camera setup on Tamara's phone, showing both myself and my surroundings.
I talk about the bad air quality, my neighbour's property, and the ground conditions.
I discuss my visa application process, including the need for a birth certificate and criminal record check from the UK, their costs, and the assistance from my eldest daughter.
I mention my podcast relaunch and plans to create helpful content on how to apply for different types of visas.
I also share plans for a low-key Christmas, the installation of central heating, and hosting workers at our holiday rental.
Thank you for tuning in to An Englishman in the Balkans. I hope you enjoyed today’s episode and that it gave you a little more insight into life and culture here in this fascinating part of the world.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast on your favourite platform so you never miss a new release. And, if you have a moment, a quick rating or review would mean the world. It really helps others discover the show.
For more updates, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments consider Subscribing to My Blog.
I’d also love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes.
Until next time, take care, and as always, Hvala for listening.
Enjoying the podcast? If you’d like to support the show and help me continue sharing stories and insights about life here in the Balkans, consider Buying Me a Coffee!
Your support means the world and helps keep the episodes coming.
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Welcome to An Englishman in the Balkans, the podcast where I, David, share my experiences of life in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a British expat.
Join me as I explore the culture, history, food, and everyday life in this fascinating country. From hidden travel gems and local traditions to expat life insights, each episode offers a first-hand perspective on what it’s like to live, travel, and immerse yourself in the Balkans.
Whether you’re curious about Bosnia, planning a visit, or considering moving abroad, this podcast is your guide to discovering the authentic side of the region, through engaging stories, interviews, and personal reflections.
📌 New episodes every week. Subscribe now and explore Bosnia with me!
In this welcome-back episode of 'An Englishman in the Balkans' podcast, I share exciting updates about the direction of my show.After a brief hiatus, I've returned with plans to explore more deeply the life of an expat in Bosnia, transitioning into topics like aging abroad and the practical aspects of living in the Balkans.
There's a new schedule of bi-weekly episodes, for the next 6 weeks, featuring both reworked past episodes followed in week 7 with fresh content, including interviews with fascinating individuals connected to the region.
I'd love to hear from you so please send any questions and stories if you are considering or experiencing life abroad.
Thank you for tuning in to An Englishman in the Balkans. I hope you enjoyed today’s episode and that it gave you a little more insight into life and culture here in this fascinating part of the world.
If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the podcast on your favourite platform so you never miss a new release. And, if you have a moment, a quick rating or review would mean the world. It really helps others discover the show.
For more updates, stories, and behind-the-scenes moments consider Subscribing to My Blog.
I’d also love to hear from you!
Feel free to reach out with any questions, feedback, or ideas for future episodes.
You can send comments, thoughts and suggestions to: questions@anenglishmaninthebalkans.com I reply to every mail!
Until next time, take care, and as always, Hvala for listening.
Enjoying the podcast? If you’d like to support the show and help me continue sharing stories and insights about life here in the Balkans, consider Buying Me a Coffee!
Your support means the world and helps keep the episodes coming.
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