Recruitment Agency India / Bosnia & Herzegovina
Indian Manpower For Bosnia & Herzegovina.
A trusted recruitment agency in India supplying skilled workers to Bosnian employers across construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and engineering — since 1987.
Indijski radnici za vaše poslovanje — Indian workers for your business
Why Bosnia Needs Indian Manpower Now
Bosnia and Herzegovina is experiencing one of the most severe labour shortages in its modern history. With a shrinking domestic workforce, record emigration to Western Europe, and accelerating infrastructure and tourism investment, Bosnian employers are looking further afield — and Indian workers are emerging as one of the most reliable solutions.
Indian blue-collar and skilled workers bring a combination that is difficult to match: internationally recognised trade certifications, demonstrated experience in large-scale projects, a strong work ethic, and adaptability to new environments. They have built an outstanding track record across GCC, Europe, Russia, and Asia — and Manpower First has been placing them there since 1987.
We manage the full process — from candidate sourcing in India to arrival in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Mostar, or wherever your project is based. Bosnian employers deal with a single point of contact; we handle everything on the Indian side.
Est. Mumbai, 1987
Sectors & Roles We Deploy to Bosnia
Indian workers are deployable across all major sectors facing critical shortages in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We source pre-screened candidates from our database or conduct a targeted open-market search for specific profiles.
Construction & Civil
Civil Engineers, Foremen, Steel Fixers, Masons, Shuttering Carpenters, Scaffolders, Riggers, Crane Operators, Concrete Workers, Plumbers, Electricians, Tile Layers, Painters, General Helpers.
Manufacturing & Metal
Welders (MIG/TIG/SMAW), Pipe Fitters, CNC Machine Operators, Fabricators, Sheet Metal Workers, Lathe Operators, Quality Controllers, Production Supervisors, Assembly Line Workers, Skilled Industrial Labour.
Hotels & Hospitality
Chefs (all grades), Commis Chefs, F&B Supervisors, Restaurant Waiters, Kitchen Helpers, Housekeeping Attendants, Stewards, Dish Washers, Hotel Maintenance Staff, Front Desk Assistants.
Engineering & Technical
Mechanical, Electrical & Civil Engineers, Draftsmen, Site Supervisors, Instrumentation Technicians, Safety Officers, HVAC Technicians, Heavy Equipment Operators, Boring Machine Operators, Forklift Drivers.
Transport & Logistics
Heavy Vehicle Drivers (HGV/LGV), Logistics Supervisors, Warehouse Workers, Forklift Operators, Packers, Inventory Controllers, Dispatch Coordinators.
White Collar & Skilled
IT Professionals, Accountants, Finance Officers, HR Administrators, Project Managers, Sales Executives, Office Administrators, Interpreters, Healthcare Support Staff.
Manufacturing & Industrial
Hospitality & Tourism
Our Recruitment Process for Bosnia
From your requirement brief to worker arrival — we manage every stage, including Bosnia-specific documentation and compliance.
Requirement Brief
Share the role, volume, timeline, and any specific trade certifications required. We respond within 12 hours.
Search & Source
We draw from our active candidate database or conduct a targeted open-market search across India for your specific profiles.
Screen & Select
All candidates are assessed for trade skills, language ability, and work history before profiles are presented to you for final selection.
Documentation
We coordinate all Indian-side documentation — background verification, document apostille, pre-departure medical, and orientation — aligned with Bosnian work permit requirements.
Deployment
Once the work permit and visa are confirmed, we coordinate flights and pre-departure briefing. Workers arrive ready to contribute from day one.
Work Permits & Visas for Indian Workers in Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a defined process for hiring non-EU foreign workers. Manpower First manages the Indian end — employers handle the local permit application.
Work Permit Application
Bosnian employers apply to the relevant cantonal or entity Employment Office (Zavod za zaposljavanje) with proof of vacancy, failure to find local candidates, and a signed employment contract. Processing typically takes 4–6 weeks.
Visa Type D Application
Once the work permit is approved, the worker applies for a long-stay employment visa (Type D) at the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in New Delhi. Required documents include the work permit, employment contract, valid passport, and medical certificate.
Indian Documentation Managed
We handle everything on the India side — candidate background verification, document apostille and attestation, emigration clearance (ECNR/ECR), pre-departure medical, pre-departure orientation, and flight coordination to Sarajevo or relevant entry point.
Typical Monthly Salaries for Indian Workers in Bosnia
Salaries vary by experience, trade certification, and employer. The figures below are indicative ranges based on current market rates. All amounts are in Bosnian Convertible Mark (BAM) and approximate Indian Rupee (INR) equivalent.
Construction & Civil
Manufacturing & Welding
Hospitality
* Indicative monthly figures only. Accommodation and meals are typically employer-provided. Actual salaries depend on employer, project location, experience level, and employment contract terms. Contact us for a specific salary guidance for your requirement.
Ethical Recruitment — Bosnia's 2024–2027 Strategy
Bosnia and Herzegovina's National Employment Strategy 2024–2027 sets a clear framework for the legal, ethical recruitment of foreign workers — protecting both employers and workers from exploitation and non-compliance. Manpower First operates fully within this framework.
Every deployment we manage is documented, legally structured, and fully compliant with the Ministry of Security's requirements — including the mandatory invitation letter certification step that many agencies overlook.
Why Bosnian Employers Choose Us
37 Years of Active Deployment
Manpower First has been operating since 1987. We have successfully completed deployments across the Middle East, Europe, Russia, and Asia — giving us the experience and infrastructure to handle Bosnia without ambiguity.
Proven in Europe
We have active deployments to Germany, Croatia, Russia, and Israel — countries that demand rigorous documentation and compliance standards. Bosnia fits within our established European operational framework.
Search or Pre-Screened — Your Choice
We maintain an active database across all major trades. For standard profiles, turnaround is fast. For niche or specific requirements, we conduct an open-market search. Either way, every candidate is assessed before you see a profile.
12-Hour Response Guarantee
Send your requirement today. Our team responds within 12 hours with an initial assessment, candidate availability, and a deployment timeline — no chasing required.
One Contact. Total Management.
You deal with a single point of contact at Manpower First. We manage the entire Indian side of the recruitment, documentation, and deployment process — so your team focuses on the work, not the paperwork.
Tell Us What You Need
Fill in the form below and our team will respond within 12 hours. No fields are mandatory — share as much or as little as you need to get started.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Manpower First has completed successful deployments to Bosnia and Herzegovina and maintains active relationships with Bosnian employers. We supply skilled Indian workers across construction, manufacturing, hospitality, and engineering sectors through our established European recruitment framework.
Bosnian employers must obtain a work permit from the relevant cantonal or entity Employment Office (Zavod za zaposljavanje). This requires demonstrating the position could not be filled locally. Once approved, the Indian worker applies for a Type D employment visa at the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in New Delhi. Manpower First coordinates all documentation from the Indian side — background checks, apostille, medical clearance, and departure briefing.
Bosnia and Herzegovina faces acute shortages in construction, civil engineering, metal fabrication and manufacturing, hospitality and tourism (particularly as the sector expands), and transport. Indian workers — known for trade certifications, adaptability, and work ethic — are increasingly sought by Bosnian employers who cannot fill critical positions domestically or from EU labour pools.
From receipt of your requirement, Manpower First typically delivers an initial shortlist within 5 to 7 working days. Full deployment — including work permit approval on the Bosnian side, visa stamping, documentation processing, and flights — generally takes 6 to 10 weeks. We provide a specific mobilisation timeline on receipt of your brief.
For trade and blue-collar roles, basic English is typically sufficient for site communication. Indian workers with construction, welding, and manufacturing backgrounds are accustomed to working across language barriers in multinational environments. For roles requiring Bosnian or Croatian language ability, we flag this during candidate screening and source accordingly. Please specify language requirements in your brief.
Use the requirement form above, email [email protected], or WhatsApp us on +91 9930 799 837. Share the role, number of workers needed, city in Bosnia, and your preferred start date. Our team responds within 12 hours with an initial assessment and deployment timeline.
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