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Bosnia and Herzegovina visa requirements by passport

Holders of 99 passports can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without applying at an embassy: 99 visa-free. The other 99 need an embassy visa, unless a visa or residence permit they already hold is accepted.

Source: Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). Page built 15 October 2026. Report an error

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Daily cost
~$60 per day
Best weather
Jul, Aug
Main airport
SJJ
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Pick your passport to see the entry rule for Bosnia and Herzegovina, how long you can stay and a flight search.

Visas and permits that Bosnia and Herzegovina accepts

Travelers who would otherwise need an embassy visa can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina with one of these documents. Each rule links to its official source.

  • US visa, Schengen visa, US green card or Schengen/EU residence permitgives Visa free · 30d

    Passports: All passports

    Multiple-entry US or Schengen/EU visa, or US/Schengen/EU residence permit. Max 30 days per stay and 90 days in 180. UK visas are NOT accepted.

    Source: Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Washington

Entry rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina by passport

Visa free99 passports

Show your passport at the border. Bring proof of your return trip.

Embassy visa required for 99 passports

Bosnia and Herzegovina entry: common questions

Which passports can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?

Holders of 99 passports can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free: Albania, Andorra, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominica, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Guatemala, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macau, Malaysia, Malta, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Mexico, Micronesia, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Nicaragua, North Macedonia, Norway, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, San Marino, Serbia, Seychelles, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, Tuvalu, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, Uruguay, Vanuatu, Vatican City and Venezuela.

Can a US, UK or Schengen visa help me enter Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes, for some passports. Travelers with any passport who hold a valid US visa, Schengen visa, US green card or Schengen/EU residence permit can enter with no visa for up to 30 days. Conditions apply; each rule on this page links to its official source.

How up to date are these Bosnia and Herzegovina entry rules?

The visa data comes from the Passport Index dataset (visualpharm/visa-free-dataset, updated 2026-06-14) + 181 sourced corrections (last checked 2026-10-15). This page was built on 15 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with Bosnia and Herzegovina's official immigration website or embassy before you travel.