Visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens
non-biometric passport (issued until October 15, 2009)
The Bosnia and Herzegovina passport is a passport issued to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina for international travel.
Biometric passports
One of the conditions for abolishment of visas of the Schengen states for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina is the introduction of biometric passports (e-passport). Agency for Identification Documents, Registers and Data Exchange of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IDDEEA) and Ministry of Interior in Bosnia and Herzegovina tested the system of biometric passports from July 4 to October 15, 2009. No passport is issued until automated checks with the Ministry of Interior, Registrar's Offices and other security agencies in Bosnia and Herzegovina is performed. 162 institutions are involved in the process of issuing biometric passports, and therefore this makes the Bosnian e-passport one of the safest passports in the world. Originally it was announced that biometric passports would be tested until the end of 2009. On July 15, 2009, the Bosnian Minister of Civil Affairs announced that Bosnia and Herzegovina will begin issuing biometric passports on October 15, 2009, when a larger amount of passports will be delivered from German producer Bundesdruckerei[1].
Visa-free and visa-on-arrival travel
Europe
| Countries and Territories | Conditions of access |
|---|---|
 Albania
|
90 days |
 Andorra
|
90 days* |
|
* Although no visa requirements exist, the relevant regulations of France or Spain apply, whichever must be transited to reach Andorra. | |
 Croatia
|
90 days* |
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* ID card can be used as a travel document instead of a passport. | |
 Kosovo
|
90 days |
 Macedonia
|
90 days |
 Montenegro
|
90 days* |
|
* ID card can be used as a travel document instead of a passport. | |
 Russia
|
Visa not required for a max. stay of 7 days provided traveling to a third country. Also, visa is not required for 30 days provided having tourist vouchers from a Russian tourist agency, or a private invitation letter from the Russian Federation, or having a Russian "business" stamp in the passport. |
 Serbia
|
90 days* |
|
* ID card can be used as a travel document instead of a passport. | |
Africa
| Countries and Territories | Conditions of access |
|---|---|
 Burundi
|
Visa issued on arrival [33] |
 Cape Verde
|
Visa issued on arrival [34] |
 Central African Republic
|
7 days visa issued on arrival for XAF 20000 - XAF 30000 |
 Comoros
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A free 24 h transit visa issued on arrival at the airport. Within 24 hours this must be converted into a full visa at the immigration office in Moroni. |
 Djibouti
|
30 days visa issued on arrival for DJF 10,000 |
 Egypt
|
15 days visa issued on arrival free of charge entering Egypt via South Sinai (through Sharm El Sheik, Saint Catherine or Taba airports), provided remaining in South Sinai resorts and not continuing to any other city in Egypt. Not applicable to nationals of Bosnia Herzegovina if being of Egyptian origin. [35] |
 Eritrea
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On arrival: if required, entry visa for a stay of max. 1 month can be obtained (renewable for 2 more months), provided it has been requested by local sponsor at the Eritrean Immigration Authority 48 hours before arrival. One passport photo is required. Boarding should not take place before confirmation is received. [36] |
 Gambia
|
On arrival: visa can be issued to tourists travelling on a charter flight or as a part of a tour package. Within 48 hours, extension of stay must be obtained from the Immigration Headquarters in Banjul. [37] |
 Kenya
|
3-months visa issued on arrival for US $50 [38] |
 Madagascar
|
On arrival: a 90 day visa against a fee of MGA 140,000 (or equivalent in EUR or USD). |
 Mozambique
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On arrival: only if coming for touristic or business purposes, a visa is issued at the airport only. Valid for one entry, for a stay of max. 30 days (extension up to 60 days is possible). Fee: USD 25 |
 Republic of the Congo
|
8 days visa issued upon arrival for XAF20000 |
 Rwanda
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On Arrival: provided passenger has applied for a visa through the website www.migration.gov.rw and holds confirmation that visa will be issued on arrival. |
 Sao Tome and Principe
|
30 days visa issued upon arrival for USD60 |
 Seychelles
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1 month on arrival: a Visitor's Permit will be issued. [39] |
 Swaziland
|
30 days [2] |
 Tanzania
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On arrival: a visa can be issued, (fees vary between USD 50.- and USD 200.-, according to nationality, type of stay and number of entries). |
 Togo
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On arrival: a visa can be obtained for a max. 7 days to all passengers. If so, the passport of the passenger will be confiscated. The next day, passenger has to collect his/her passport and the visa at the police station. When exceeding 7 days, passenger has to apply for an extension at the Direction Generale de la Police Nationale. There they will be granted a visa. Entry visas are valid for up to 90 days. For a stay exceeding 90 days, a residence visa ("Visa de Sejour") will be issued. Validity and fees differ per nationality (1 day up to 1 month (fee from XOF 10,000.- to XOF 35,000.-). |
 Tunisia
|
3 months |
 Uganda
|
On arrival: visa can be issued to all nationals against a fee: for a single entry: USD 50.-, or for a multiple entry: 6 months validity: USD 100.-, or for one year visa: USD 200.-. |
 Zambia
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On arrival: a visa valid for the period of stay: single entry, USD 50.-, double entry, USD 80.-, multiple entry, USD 160.-. |
Americas
| Countries and Territories | Conditions of access |
|---|---|
 Bahamas
|
3 months [3] |
 Bolivia
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On arrival: visa is available to nationals of Bosnia Herzegovina at a fee of BOB 360.00 (USD 51.00). |
 Chile
|
90 days |
 Cuba
|
30 days [5] |
 Dominica
|
21 days [6] |
 Ecuador
|
90 days [7] |
 Haiti
|
3 months |
 Jamaica
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On arrival: a visa for tourist stay can be obtained against a fee of USD 20. [8] |
 Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Visa required, except for those continuing their journey to a third country within 14 days. [9] |
 Saint Lucia
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A max. stay of 6 weeks but stay at the discretion of the immigration officer. |
 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
|
1 month [11] |
 Trinidad and Tobago
|
90 days |
Asia
| Countries and Territories | Conditions of access |
|---|---|
 Armenia
|
On arrival: visa can be obtained at Yerevan Zvartnots Airport to passengers holding sufficient funds (although it is recommended to obtain visa prior to arrival) for a touristic stay of max. 120 days . Fee: AMD 15,000.- (approx. USD 50.-) to be paid in local currency only. [12] |
 Azerbaijan
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On arrival: for a fee of USD 100,- visa for a max. stay of 30 days. Passengers should hold two passport photos, visa application form and it is recommended that all passengers hold a document that shows the purpose of the visit. Visa application can be downloaded at: http://mfa.gov.az/eng/images/stories/downloads/applicationforvisa.pdf [13] |
 Bangladesh
|
On arrival: a visa can be obtained at ZIA International airport (Dhaka) for a max. stay of 90 days (extension not possible). However, it is strongly advised to obtain a visa prior to arrival. Fee: USD 50.-. [14] |
 Cambodia
|
On arrival: to those coming for touristic or business purposes for a stay of max. 30 days. Fee: USD 20,- and passport photo is required. [15] |
 Georgia
|
On arrival: a visa can be issued at the Visa Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at the airport. Fee: varies between USD 10.- and USD 200.-, according to type of visa and length of stay. [16] |
 Hong Kong (SAR China)
|
14 days |
 Iran
|
On arrival: a visa can be obtained for those holding normal passports, coming for touristic purposes only, arriving for a max. stay of 15 days and holding an e-visa pre-approval code obtained (prior to arrival) via e-mail from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at: www.mfa.gov.ir. Passengers must be arriving either at Chah-Bahar, Gheshm, Kish, Mashad, Isfahan, Shiraz, Tabriz or Theran (IKA and THR) airport and be in possession of a photograph, a copy of passport's biographical page and EUR 50.- for holder of the passport and EUR 10.- for each of the companions (if any) to cover the visa fee. [17] |
 Iraq
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On arrival: visas are only available at Erbil International Airport, should immigration deem the issuance of such a visa necessary. Fee: free of charge. [18] |
 Jordan
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On arrival: a visa can be obtained on arrival at the airport for a single entry or transit visa (extension possible at the nearest police station). Fee: JOD 10.-, payable in JOD only. [19] |
 Kazakhstan
|
1 month [20] |
 South Korea
|
30 days [21] |
 Kyrgyzstan
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On Arrival: a visa, valid for one month for visitors coming from countries with no Kyrgyzstani representation, provided a sponsor announces the passenger(s) to the authorities in Kyrgyzstan. [22] |
 Laos
|
On arrival: nationals of Bosnia Herzegovina can obtain their visa on arrival at Vientiane International Airport, Luang Prabang, Pakse and Warray Airports for a max. stay of 30 days (one extension possible) provided: holding a return/onward ticket and all documents required for their next destination; and has a contact (individual person or organisation) based in Lao People's Dem. Rep.; and has confirmed hotel reservation in Lao People's Dem. Rep; and has 1 photograph size 3 x 4 cm. Fee: USD 30.-. [23] |
 Macao (SAR China)
|
90 days |
 Malaysia
|
3 months |
 Maldives
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On arrival: visa can be issued for a max. stay of 30 days. [24] |
 Mongolia
|
On arrival: to visitors arriving from countries where there is no diplomatic representation of Mongolia. [25] |
 Myanmar
|
28 days visa issued upon arrival |
 Nepal
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On arrival: a tourist visa can be issued for a stay of 15 days: USD 25.-; 30 days: USD 40.-; 90 days: USD 100.-. Fees to be paid in USD or equivalent in convertible currency. [26] |
 Pakistan
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On arrival: for a max. stay of 30 days, travelling for business purposes, provided: arriving at Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar or Quetta airports; and holding one of the following documents: recommendation letter from Chamber of Commerce & Industries (CC&I) in country of residence; or invitation letter from business organisation duly recommended by the concerned trade organisation/association in Pakistan; or recommendation letter by Investor Consular of Board of Investment posted at Pakistan missions abroad. [27] |
 Oman
|
30 days visa issued on arrival for OMR6 |
 Singapore
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30 days; extension possible for a fee of SGD 40.-. [28] |
 Sri Lanka
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On arrival: provided traveling for touristic purposes for a stay of max. 30 days. Extension of stay possible, up to a max. of three months from the date of arrival. [29] |
 Syria
|
30 days visa issued upon arrival |
 Tajikistan
|
45 days visa issued upon arrival |
 Timor Leste
|
On arrival: a visa for a max. stay of 30 days. Fee: USD 30.-, payable in USD only. Extensions up to 90 days are possible at the Immigration Dept, in Dili. Fee: USD 35.- for 30 days or USD 75.- for 60 days. |
 Turkmenistan
|
10 days visa issued upon arrival only with invitation letter for USD61 |
 Turkey
|
2 months |
 Yemen
|
90 days visa issued upon arrival for YER10500 |
Oceania
| Countries and Territories | Conditions of access |
|---|---|
 American Samoa
|
30 days |
 Cook Islands
|
31 days |
 Federated States of Micronesia
|
30 days |
 French Polynesia
|
90 days |
 Marshall Islands
|
30 days |
 Palau
|
On arrival: Nationals of Bosnia Herzegovina can obtain a 30 days' visa on arrival. Extension possible for 2 times 30 days, provided application is made to the Immigration Office no less than 7 days before expiration of the visa. Fee: USD 50.- per extension. [30] |
 Tuvalu
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On arrival: if required, to all visitors for a stay of max. one month provided holding confirmed return/onward tickets and sufficient funds for maintenance. [31] |
Diplomatic passports
Holders of diplomatic passports of Bosnia and Herzegovina can enter Schengen states and Brasil without a visa.
See also
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