Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Many nationalities enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free — check your passport in seconds, or let us confirm it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately
Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

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)
Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

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 2026
Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: No

Visa-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.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Bosnia and Herzegovina visa — frequently asked questions

No. There is no electronic visa system. Visas are issued only at BiH embassies/consulates, or entry is visa-free for holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, UK or US visa.
Yes, if they hold a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU, UK or US visa/residence permit — then up to 30 days (or the validity of that visa). Otherwise a BiH visa is required.
No. Singapore citizens are visa-exempt for up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
No. Bosnia and Herzegovina does not issue visas on arrival.
Up to 90 days within a 180-day period on a short-stay (Type C) visa or under visa-free rules.
Approximately EUR 66 for a Type C short-stay visa; confirm the exact amount with the issuing mission.
Yes, travel medical insurance covering the stay is required for a visa application.
Allow up to 15 working days for processing at the embassy; apply several weeks before travel.
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Luna — HolidaySG

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