Recruitment Agency India / Bosnia & Herzegovina
Overseas Manpower Recruitment Agency in Bosnia
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.
Overseas Manpower Recruitment Agencies in Bosnia — Why Experience Matters
Bosnia's labour market is still new territory for most Indian recruitment agencies. Manpower First has spent 39 years building the sourcing networks, trade-certification screening, and destination-country documentation expertise that make a genuine difference — the kind of depth that separates established overseas manpower recruitment agencies in Bosnia from agencies entering the corridor for the first time.
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.
Od zahtjeva do dolaska radnika
Finding the Right Overseas Manpower Recruitment Company in Bosnia
The recruitment company behind your workforce shapes how smoothly your deployment runs. Here's exactly how Manpower First, as your overseas manpower recruitment company in Bosnia, structures the process from first brief to worker arrival.
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.
The Visa Appointment: Where Employers Can Help
Once your work permit is issued, each worker submits the long-stay visa application in person at the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in New Delhi, by prior appointment. Appointment dates can take time, and the clock is already running: your certified invitation letter is valid for 180 days.
A short message from you can help. The application rests on your documents, your work permit and your certified invitation letter, so you are the party the workers are travelling for. When an employer writes to the Embassy to confirm the hiring, the number of workers, and the intended start date, and asks for appointment dates, the request comes from the source.
Manpower First keeps every worker's documents complete and tracks each application, so each worker is ready on the day an appointment is given.
A Realistic Timeline
Plan for 3 to 6 months from requirement to arrival. The visa appointment is the stage that varies most, which is why an early request from the employer matters.
Bosnia and Herzegovina also sets an annual work permit quota: 7,427 permits for 2026. Employers' associations reported that this was used up by the end of May, so applying early in the year matters.
Typical Monthly Salaries for Indian Workers in Bosnia
Plate i uvjeti rada
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 Roadmap for Foreign Workers
In 2025, Bosnia and Herzegovina's Labour and Employment Agency published a Roadmap for the Employment of Foreign Workers, developed with the International Organization for Migration, to make the hiring of foreign workers more efficient, secure, and transparent — protecting both employers and workers from exploitation and non-compliance. Manpower First works in line with this approach.
Every deployment we manage is documented, legally structured, and fully compliant with the requirements of the Service for Foreigners' Affairs — including the mandatory invitation letter certification step that many agencies overlook.
Zašto Manpower First?
Why Bosnian Employers Choose Us
39 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.
Česta pitanja
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
From receipt of your requirement, Manpower First typically delivers an initial shortlist within 5 to 7 working days. The work permit on the Bosnian side typically takes 4 to 6 weeks. The stage that varies most is the visa: each worker needs an appointment at the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in New Delhi, and the wait for an appointment and a visa decision can run from 6 to 16 weeks. Employers should plan for 3 to 6 months from requirement to arrival. We provide a specific mobilisation timeline on receipt of your brief.
Use the requirement form above, email info@manpowerfirst.com, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Look for a recruitment company with genuine Bosnia-specific experience — not just general GCC or European placement history. Key things to check: an active pre-vetted candidate database, familiarity with cantonal Employment Office procedures, established Type D visa documentation processes, and a transparent, verifiable track record. Manpower First has been placing skilled Indian workers internationally since 1987 and has built dedicated sourcing and compliance expertise specifically for the Bosnian market.
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for Bosnia & Herzegovina?
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