Your Gateway to Welder Jobs, Skilled Welding Hiring, and Industrial Recruitment in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Looking for a dependable welder recruitment agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina? AtoZ Serwis Plus helps Bosnian steel and heavy-manufacturing employers, aluminium producers, metal-processing and automotive-supplier firms, and construction contractors hire qualified welders — MIG/MAG, TIG (WIG), structural, and pipe welders — across Zenica, Sarajevo, Tuzla, Banja Luka, Mostar, and beyond.
Bosnia and Herzegovina has a deep welding tradition and a respected pool of skilled metalworkers. The challenge for employers is retention: many of the country’s best welders take higher-paying jobs in Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia. We help Bosnian employers compete for and keep welding talent, and we source internationally where needed.
Demand for welding is concentrated in heavy manufacturing. Zenica is the country’s steel and heavy-industry centre, home to ArcelorMittal’s integrated steelworks; Mostar hosts Aluminij Industries, one of the nation’s largest exporters; Tuzla anchors the chemical and processing industries; and metal-processing and automotive-supplier plants operate across the Federation and Republika Srpska. EU-funded and domestic infrastructure investment adds steady demand for construction and welding.
Skilled metalworkers are available, but competition from higher-wage EU neighbours makes retention difficult. That outflow, combined with an ageing workforce, leaves employers needing structured recruitment to keep production lines and projects fully staffed.
We focus on welding, so we understand the difference between a MIG/MAG welder for structural and steel work, a TIG welder for stainless and aluminium, a pipe welder, and a senior welding foreman — and we screen accordingly.
You gain a pre-vetted talent pool, faster time-to-hire, lower hiring risk through practical weld testing, lower total cost, and full compliance with Bosnia’s decentralised labour and migration framework. We also share regional pay benchmarks and retention insights.
We recruit MIG/MAG welders, TIG (WIG) welders, structural steel welders, pipe and pipeline welders, aluminium welders, sheet metal fabricators, maintenance and repair welders, shift welders, and welding supervisors. Services include permanent placement, contract and project hiring, bulk crew hiring, executive search, screening, ISO 9606 verification, work permit and Visa D coordination, relocation, and onboarding.
| Industry | Key Talent Needs |
|---|---|
| Steel & Heavy Manufacturing (ArcelorMittal Zenica) | Structural welders, maintenance welders, plater-welders |
| Aluminium Production (Aluminij Industries, Mostar) | Aluminium TIG welders, fabricators, maintenance welders |
| Metal Processing & Automotive Suppliers | MIG/MAG welders, robotic-cell operators, assembly welders |
| Chemical & Processing (Tuzla) | Pipe welders, maintenance welders, coded welders |
| Construction & Infrastructure | Site welders, structural fabricators, MIG/MAG welders |
Figures below are indicative monthly gross pay and vary by entity, city, employer, certification, and experience. The national average gross salary is around BAM 1,700–1,850.
| Role | Indicative Monthly Gross (BAM) | Approx. EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Entry / general welder | 1,100 – 1,500 | €560 – €770 |
| Skilled MIG/MAG welder | 1,500 – 2,100 | €770 – €1,070 |
| TIG/pipe / coded welder | 2,000 – 2,800+ | €1,020 – €1,430+ |
| Welding foreman/shift leader | 2,600 – 3,600+ | €1,330 – €1,840+ |
Pay is higher in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar; specialist pipe and aluminium TIG welders command the upper bands. (BAM is pegged to the euro.)
Bosnia’s system is decentralised across the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska, and Brčko District, each with its own labour rules. A foreign welder generally needs two approvals: a work permit, applied for by the employer through the competent entity, the Employment Service or Institute, and usually valid for up to one year; and, for applicants abroad, a Long-stay Visa D obtained at a Bosnian embassy. After arrival, the worker registers for a temporary residence permit for work with the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs. Work-permit numbers are capped by annual quotas set by the Council of Ministers based on labour-market needs. Bosnia and Herzegovina is not in the Schengen Area, and a short-stay Visa C does not permit employment.
We map your requirements and the correct entity route, source through our Western Balkans and global networks, screen and ISO 9606-verify candidates, run practical welding and drawing-reading tests, complete reference checks, coordinate work permits, Visa D, and temporary residence for non-EU hires, and support relocation and onboarding.
Alongside the strong domestic and regional pool, we source qualified welders internationally — from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and across the Western Balkans — and match them with Bosnian employers within the quota framework.
Retention is the dominant theme: employers are raising pay and improving conditions to slow the outflow of welders to the EU. Infrastructure investment is boosting construction-welding demand, and several manufacturers are turning to international sourcing within their annual quotas to keep lines staffed.
Quality comes from our focus on welding and rigorous screening. Compliance comes from following the labour and migration rules of the Federation, Republika Srpska, and Brčko District, as well as the quota framework, at every step. Partnership comes from serving as a long-term welding workforce advisor. Employers stay with us because we help them build and keep stronger welding teams.
Take the first step toward your welding career in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Choose the option that fits you best.
Are you a qualified welder — MIG/MAG, TIG (WIG), structural, or pipe — looking for legal welding work in Bosnia and Herzegovina's steel, aluminium, and metal industries, with work permit and Visa D support? Register today and let us match you with verified Bosnian employers.
Register Now!Hire pre-screened MIG/MAG, TIG, and structural welders from our verified regional and international talent pool for your Bosnian steel, aluminium, metal-processing, or construction operation. We handle ISO 9606 verification and entity-level work permit, Visa D, and temporary-residence coordination.
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Generally, two approvals: a work permit applied for by the employer through the competent entity, the Employment Service or Institute (Federation, Republika Srpska, or Brčko District), usually valid up to one year, and a Long-stay Visa D for applicants abroad, followed by a temporary residence permit for work registered with the Service of Foreigners’ Affairs after arrival.
Yes. The Council of Ministers sets annual quotas for foreign-worker permits in certain occupations, based on migration policy and labour-market needs, so timing and category matter.
Employers expect a valid welder qualification (ISO 9606 or recognised equivalent), proof of experience, and drawing-reading ability. Aluminium TIG and pipe welders are especially valued in the aluminium and processing sectors.
Indicative monthly gross pay ranges from about BAM 1,100–1,500 for entry-level welders to BAM 2,000–2,800+ for TIG, pipe, and coded welders, with supervisors earning higher. The national average gross salary is around BAM 1,700–1,850. Pay is higher in Sarajevo, Banja Luka, and Mostar.
Zenica (steel and heavy manufacturing), Mostar (aluminium), Tuzla (chemical and processing), Sarajevo (largest overall market), and Banja Luka (Republika Srpska manufacturing) lead demand.
The country trains capable welders, but many emigrate to Germany, Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia for higher pay. This outflow, plus an ageing workforce, leaves domestic employers short of experienced welders.
Yes. Alongside the strong regional pool, we source from India, Nepal, Bangladesh, the Philippines, and across the Western Balkans, coordinating permits and visas within the annual quota.
The work permit and visa process can take several weeks, and quota availability affects timing. We prepare complete files and run stages in parallel where possible.
We use CV reviews, ISO 9606 verification, practical weld tests, visual weld seam inspection checks, drawing reading assessments, and reference checks.
No. All immigration and quota decisions rest with the competent Bosnian authorities, and hiring decisions with employers. We provide structured professional support, not guarantees.
Speak to a recruitment specialist. Get pre-vetted MIG/MAG welders, TIG welders, and structural and pipe welders for your Bosnian steel, aluminium, metal-processing, or construction operation — with ISO 9606 verification and full work permit, Visa D, and temporary-residence support across the Federation, Republika Srpska, and Brčko District. Trusted by employers in Zenica, Mostar, Tuzla, Sarajevo, and Banja Luka.
Hiring and keeping the right welder is one of the most important decisions a Bosnian steel producer, aluminium plant, metal-processing firm, or construction contractor will make. The right hire delivers sound welds and keeps production on schedule; the wrong hire fails weld tests, compromises safety, and drives up turnover costs.
AtoZ Serwis Plus combines welding-specific expertise, a strong Western Balkans network with global reach, full compliance with Bosnia’s decentralised labour and migration framework, and end-to-end support from sourcing to onboarding. Contact us today to build a stronger welding team in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
AtoZ Serwis Plus provides professional recruitment and immigration-coordination services for employers in Bosnia and Herzegovina seeking qualified welders. We do not guarantee employment outcomes, work permits, quota approvals, or visa decisions. All immigration and hiring decisions are made solely by the competent authorities of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Republika Srpska, and the Čak District, as well as by other employers. The information on this page is for general guidance only and may change in response to regulations and individual circumstances. For specific advice, consult licensed professionals and official government sources.
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