Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
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Bosnia and Herzegovina visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- Processing time
- up to 15 working days
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Visa required?
- Not applicable for exempt nationals.
- Arrival card
- None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Do you need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Travellers from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians visa-free 30 days with valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa. can generally enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa. Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians visa-free 30 days with valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa. do not require a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Bosnia and Herzegovina visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry (90 days)
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days in any 180
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- No application
Who needs it: Not applicable for exempt nationals.
Visa-free: Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, USA, Canada, UK, all EU/EEA, Australia, NZ, UAE, Qatar, Israel, Türkiye, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico etc. — 90 days in 180 (independent of the Schengen 90/180 count). Indians visa-free 30 days with valid multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥3 months beyond stay (6 recommended)
- Return ticket
- Accommodation proof
- Sufficient funds
- Travel insurance recommended
Arrival card: None (register with police within 24 h if not in a hotel)
Not in Schengen — days here do not count toward the Schengen 90/180 limit.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short-stay visa (Type C) / qualifying-visa entry
Official fee: €31–62 (approx.)- Validity
- Single/multiple, up to 1 yr
- Max stay
- 90 days in 180
- Processing time
- 10–15 working days
- Where to apply
- BiH embassy/consulate covering your residence (no mission in Singapore — via Kuala Lumpur or Jakarta)
Who needs it: India, China, Vietnam, Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Egypt, Nigeria and other non-exempt nationals — BUT visa-free up to 90 days (some 30) if holding a valid multiple-entry Schengen, US or UK visa/residence (used at least once); otherwise consular/e-visa.
Required documents
- Passport valid ≥6 months with blank pages
- Recent passport photo (white background)
- Confirmed return/onward flight
- Accommodation booking
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement)
- Visa application form
- Travel insurance
- Employment / income proof
- Qualifying Schengen/US/UK visa (if using that route)
Arrival card: None
A used multiple-entry Schengen/US/UK visa usually replaces the need for a national visa.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Bosnia and Herzegovina · verified 16 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Short-stay (Type C) visa
Official fee: EUR 66- Validity
- up to 6 months
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- up to 15 working days
- Processing time
- up to 15 working days
- Where to apply
- embassy/consulate
Who needs it: Indian passport holders without a qualifying Schengen/EU/UK/US visa
Required documents
- Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay, 2 blank pages
- Completed application form
- Passport photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel medical insurance
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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