Visa-free stay and short-stay visa
Visa C
Citizens of visa-exempt countries can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 90 days in any six-month period. Others need a short-stay Visa C from a BiH embassy or consulate before travelling. Paid work is not allowed on a visit. Every foreigner must register their address after arrival.
Visiting Bosnia & Herzegovina
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Life in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Money
3
Currency
Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
BAM
Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark
Cost of living
44
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
Flat 10%
Income tax (national)
VAT 17%
Flat rate set by entity: 10% in the Federation of BiH and Brcko District, 8% in Republika Srpska.
Living
1
Happiness
#45 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
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Who it’s for
Tourists, business visitors, people attending events, and short-term visitors.
Eligibility
Visa-free nationalitiesVisa-exempt nationals
Citizens of listed states may stay up to 90 days in any six-month period from first entry, with a passport or valid ID card.
90 days
Visa-free stay
- Applies to EU and Schengen states, Andorra, Montenegro, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Serbia, the Holy See, Switzerland
- Other visa-free nationalities are set by the Council of Ministers Decision on Visas
- Source: Law on Aliens, Article 21
Official wording
Citizens of EU and Schengen states, Andorra, Montenegro, Croatia, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino, Serbia, the Holy See and Switzerland may stay up to 90 days in any six-month period from first entry, with a passport or valid ID card. Other visa-free nationalities are set by the Council of Ministers Decision on Visas (Law on Aliens, Article 21).
Visa CVisa-required nationals
Visa C allows single or multiple short stays, up to 90 days in any six-month period.
Visa C limits
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Validity
- Up to one year
- Purposes include business, study, tourism, events or similar
Official wording
Allows single or multiple stays for business, study, tourism, events or similar purposes. Stays may not exceed 90 days in any six-month period. Validity is up to one year.
Passport
Your passport must be valid for at least three months longer than the visa.
3 months
Passport validity
- A visa is issued only if this is met
Official wording
A visa is issued only if the passport is valid for at least three months longer than the visa.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds
- Document checklistValid passport
- FeesVisa issued at the border (exceptional cases)
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