Different centres offering accommodation are available in Bosnia and Herzegovina, depending on the stage of your asylum application.
Each has limited space and its own admission criteria/eligibility some require a referral.
Please note that every reception centre has specific rules which you must respect. This includes rules on the duration of your absence from the centre. Breaking these rules may mean you will be expelled from the centre and unable to return.
More information is available from UNHCR and IOM.
The Delijaš Asylum Centre, Delijaš, Trnovo
The Delijaš Asylum Centre is managed by the Sector for Asylum of the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina and provides a limited amount of accommodation and essential and basic services for asylum-seekers.
In order to be granted entry to the Delijaš Asylum Centre you must first have a valid Asylum-Seeker’s Card (the ‘yellow card’) and a referral from the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs. You can ask UNHCR for more information.
Location: Delijaš, Trnovo
The Salakovac Refugee Reception Centre, Salakovac, Mostar
The Salakovac Refugee Reception Centre is managed by the Ministry for Human Rights and Refugees of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It provides a limited amount of accommodation and basic services for asylum-seekers, refugees, and persons granted subsidiary protection.
In order to be granted entry to the Salakovac Refugee Reception centre you must have a valid Asylum-Seeker’s Card (the ‘yellow card’) and a referral from the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs. You can ask UNHCR for more information.
Location: Salakovac, Mostar
Ušivak Temporary Reception Centre, Hadžići, Sarajevo Canton
The Ušivak Temporary Reception Centre, in Hadžići in Sarajevo Canton, is managed by the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs with centre management supported by IOM, and provides a limited amount of accommodation and essential and basic services to families, vulnerable persons, and unaccompanied and separated children (UASC).
You can ask IOM or UNHCR for more information.
Location: Hadžići, Sarajevo Canton
More information on the site is available here.
Blažuj Temporary Reception Centre, Blažuj, Sarajevo Canton
The Blažuj Temporary Reception Centre, in Blažuj in Sarajevo Canton, is for single adult males. This centre is managed by the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs with the presence of IOM, and provides a limited amount of accommodation and essential and basic services.
You can ask IOM or UNHCR for more information.
Location: Blažuj, Sarajevo Canton
More information on the site is available here.
The Borići Temporary Reception Centre, Bihać, Una-Sana Canton
The Borići Temporary Reception Centre, in Bihać in Una-Sana Canton, is managed by IOM and provides a limited amount of accommodation and essential and basic services for families, vulnerable individuals, and unaccompanied and separated children.
You can ask IOM or UNHCR for more information.
Location: Bihać, Una-Sana Canton
More information on the site is available here.
The Lipa Temporary Reception Centre, Una-Sana Canton
The Lipa Temporary Reception Centre in Una Sana Canton is for single adult males. This centre is managed by the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs, and provides a limited amount of accommodation and basic services.
You can ask IOM or UNHCR for more information.
Location: Una-Sana Canton
More information on the site is available here.