Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens

Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

As of 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 121 countries and territories, ranking the Bosnia and Herzegovina passport 40th, tied with Albanian passport in the world according to the Henley Passport Index.

In 2016, the Bosnia and Herzegovina passport was declared one of the five passports with the most improved rating since 2006.

History On 3 August 2016, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Morocco signed an agreement to abolish visa requirements for the holders of diplomatic passports for period of 90 days.

Belarus introduced 5 days visa-free access to Bosnian citizens from 12 February 2017 if they arrive via Minsk International Airport, later expanded to 30 days.

Lesotho introduced an e-Visa system on 1 May 2017 for Bosnian citizens.

Qatar introduced an e-Visa system on 23 June 2017 for Bosnian citizens. On 1 January 2018, Japan abolished visa requirements for the holders of Bosnian diplomatic passports for period of 90 days. In March 2018, Colombia abolished visa requirements for Bosnian citizens.

A visa exemption agreement was signed with China on 28 November 2017 and it entered into force on 29 May 2018.

E-Visa available for Taiwan starting from 20 November 2019. As of 3 November 2022, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo formally signed an agreement abolishing visas.

Argentina abolished visa requirements for the holders of ordinary Bosnian passport on the 5 September 2023.

United Arab Emirates abolished visa requirements for the holders of Bosnian passport on the 1 September 2023.

In December 2015, it was announced by the Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina that visa requirements for holders of regular biometric passports would be abolished for Mexico and Japan while a simplified visa regime would be introduced with the United Kingdom.

Visa requirements map

Visa requirements Country Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) 30 days Visa is not required in case born in Afghanistan or can proof that one of their parents is a national of Afghanistan or born in Afghanistan. e-Visa : Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL). 90 days ID card valid. 90 days 90 days 120 days May apply online (Online Visitor e600 visa). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area.Holders of biometric passports only. 90 days 3 months 14 days 30 days 30 days Until 31 December 2026. 90 days in a calendar year. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Must have an international vaccination certificate. 90 days 3 months 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 1 month 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. Visa also not required to for 2 weeks; for 3 months. 90 days 45 days 7 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid, multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by Canada, the European Union member state, Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the United States 3 months e-Visa holders must arrive via Port Bouet Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 21 days 90 days extension of stay is possible for up to 120 days for a fee 90 days 30 days 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days up to 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. (in Regions of France) 90 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Libreville International Airport. 1 year 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. Holders of a pre-clearance letter may collect visa upon arrival. 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 90 days 90 days 3 months 90 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by Canada, the United States or a Schengen member state 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days 15 days Visa is issued free of charge.No fee required. Visa waiver for UK 'C' visa holders until October 2016. Entry permitted only if first point of entry to the Common Travel Area is in the UK.The Irish Short-stay Visa Waiver Programme 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 30 days visa free if hold a valid visa issued by any member state of Schengen Area, Canada, the United Kingdom or the United States and who have a proof that they are immunized against measles, rubella and polio 30 days 90 days 30 days The validity period of a K-ETA is 3 years from the date of approval. 60 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. In addition to a visa, an approval should be obtained from the Immigration department of the General Directorate of General Security (La Surete Generale). 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 60 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days Available at Nouakchott–Oumtounsy International Airport. 60 days 180 days Visa free for holders of valid visa or permanent residence issued by the US, Canada, Japan, United Kingdom, or Schengen area. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 90 days 30 days 90 days Biometric ID card valid for 30 days. e-Visa available for foreign nationals holding a residence or stay permit valid for at least 180 days on the date of application for the e-visa and residing in one of the EU countries, the United States, Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Japan, Norway, New Zealand and Switzerland as well as foreign nationals holding non-electronic visas of Schengen countries, the United States Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and New Zealand, with multiple entries and that are valid for at least 90 days as of the date of submission of the e-Visa application. 30 days 28 days e-Visa holders must arrive via Yangon, Nay Pyi Taw or Mandalay airports or via land border crossings with Thailand — Tachileik, Myawaddy and Kawthaung or India — Rih Khaw Dar and Tamu. e-Visa is available for tourism only. 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area (European Netherlands). Holders of an Australian Permanent Resident Visa or Resident Return Visa may be granted a New Zealand Resident Visa on arrival permitting indefinite stay (pursuant to the Trans-Tasman Travel Arrangement), subject to meeting character requirements and obtaining an Electronic Travel Authority prior to departure. Visa on arrival with valid visa issued by US, Canada, or Schengen Member State. 90 days 90 days ID card valid. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. To obtain an eVisa, they are required to be either residents or have a valid entry visa for one of the following countries (the United States of America, Canada, Australia, The United Kingdom, Schengen Agreement countries, Japan), or to be residents of one of the countries of The GCC countries and its profession are among the professions that benefit from the resident visa. 90 days 30 days 90 days Residents of the United Arab Emirates may obtain an eVisa through the official Philippine eVisa website. A valid Emirati residence visa must be shown upon an eVisa application. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days 30 days within any 60 day period. 30 days 6 weeks 3 months 60 days 90 days Holders of a U.S., U.K., or Schengen visa, or holders of permanent residency cards issued by the U.S., U.K., or any Schengen country, are eligible for a Saudi eVisa or a visa on arrival 90 days ID card valid. 3 months 3 months 30 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 30 days Obtainable online. Printed visa authorization must be presented at the time of travel. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 60 days / 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period in the Schengen Area. eVisa Syria 30 days Visa also available online. 90 days 60 days 30 days 15 days 90 days 3 months 90 days 90 days within any 180 day period. 1 month 3 months 30 days 30 days within any 60 day period. 90 days 30 days 90 days Introduction of Electronic Visa System for Tourist and Business Travelers. 90 days Phú Quốc without a visa for up to 30 days. 90 days 30 days

Territories and disputed areas Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens for visits to various territories, disputed areas and restricted zones:

Visitor to Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes (excluding departure fees) Europe ID card valid. Asia 30 days

Dependent and autonomous territories Countries Visa requirement Allowed stay Notes United Kingdom Holders of a valid visa or residence permit for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada do not need a visa Holders of a visa for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada do not need a visa. The visa for those countries must have at least 6 months of validity before travel Holders of a valid visa for the United Kingdom, United States, Canada or an EU country do not need a visa. Holders of a valid visa or residence permit for the United Kingdom, United States or Canada do not need a visa China 14 days 90 days Denmark 90 days 90 days Netherlands 30 days Caribbean Netherlands 90 days includes Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba 90 days 90 days France 90 days 90 days French West Indies 90 days includes overseas departments of Guadeloupe and Martinique and overseas collectivities of Saint Martin and Saint Barthélemy 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days New Zealand 31 days 30 days South KoreaJeju Special Autonomous Province 30 days United States

Diplomatic and official passports only Countriesallowed stay 30 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 90 days 30 days 30 days* 90 days**

* - VOA available. ** - for ordinary passport for 30 days within any 60 day period.

Non-visa restrictions

See also

Visa policy of Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

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