Bosnia and Herzegovina tourist visa

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Citizens of the listed countries and territories qualify for visa-free visits. Some holders of foreign visas, residence permits and special passports also qualify.

There are 10 options: Visa-free visit: 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit: 90 days within any 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free visit: 90 days within any 6 months (no visa at all); Visa-free visit: 30 days within any 60 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign visa (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or official passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic passport (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for qualifying refugees and stateless people (no visa at all); Visa for travellers without an exemption (a special permit).

Citizens of Brazil and Malaysia qualify. Citizens of the countries listed for this option qualify. Citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries and territories listed for this option qualify. Citizens of Russia and Ukraine qualify. Holders of a valid multiple-entry visa issued by a Schengen Area member state, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco or the United States qualify, except holders of Kosovar passports. Holders of a residence permit issued by a Schengen Area member state, Albania, Cyprus, Ireland, Monaco, Montenegro, Serbia or the United States qualify, except holders of Kosovar passports. Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from Belarus, China, Cuba, Egypt, Indonesia, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Tunisia qualify. Holders of diplomatic passports from Algeria and Armenia qualify. Refugees and stateless people residing in countries whose citizens do not need a visa qualify, except those residing in Central America, South America or the Caribbean.

Usually up to 90 days within any 6 months; other limits apply to some travellers.

Follow the stay limit for your nationality or entry document. Entry using a qualifying foreign visa or residence permit is limited to 30 days per visit and 90 days within any 6 months. The foreign visa and residence permit exemptions do not apply to holders of Kosovar passports.

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Bosnia and Herzegovina visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

On Bosnia and Herzegovina's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.