Once a war-affected the area and observing one of the worlds greatest genocide, Bosnia got independence and is now a proper country. It is moving towards a democratic state providing maximum benefits to their people.
The country was not explored due to war, but now it is among top tourist destinations. With clean river water flowing through valleys and mighty mountains, make you feel close to nature. Although the country is quite costly for tourists due to expanding tourism but is worth visiting. Just like other countries, you need to go through the legal visa process to enter Bosnia. We will give you information regarding visa information and process to Bosnia.
Is a Schengen visa valid for Bosnia?
After getting independence, Bosnia has applied for membership of the European Union. So it has amended its visa policies similar to that of the European Union States. As a result, all Schengen member countries can get visa-free entry to Bosnia. Apart from the Schengen countries few other countries also have an exemption from visa to enter Bosnia. These states include Azerbaijan, Bahrain, China, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, and Turkey.
Is Bosnia part of Schengen?
The answer is NO. Schengen is an organization of 26 countries located in Europe. Bosnia is trying to become a member of European Union states, but the application is still under consideration.
To apply for to a consult a travel agent you can contact IAVISA for best Travel consultancy.
Which countries need a visa for Bosnia?
Ninety-seven countries from the world, including countries of the European Union and Schengen, have permission free access to visit Bosnia for 90 days. They get a visa of 180 days with single entry but have to stay for only 90 days. During these days, business professionals, tourists, cultural performers, and refugees from these 97 countries can enter Bosnia without a visa.
The nationals from rest of the countries need a visa to enter Bosnia. The list of countries who need a visa to enter Bosnia is;
- Afghanistan
- Algeria
- Angola
- Argentina
- Australia
- Bahrain
- Barbados
- Belize
- Bhutan
- Botswana
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cameron
- Canada
- The central African Republic
- Chad
- Republic of the Congo
- The Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Costa Rica
- Cote d’Ivoire
- Egypt
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Eritrea
- Fiji
- Ghana
- Grenada
- Guatemala
- Guinea
- Guyana
- Honduras
- Iraq
- Iraq
- Ireland
- Israel
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- North Korea
- Kuwait
- Lebanon
- Liberia
- Libya
- Mali
- Marshall islands
- Mongolia
- Morocco
- Namibia
- Nauru
- New Zealand
- Nicaragua
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Papua New Guinea
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Philipines
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Solomon Islands
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan
- Syria
- Thailand
- Tonga
- Turkmenistan
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uruguay
- Vanuatu
- Venezuela
- Yemen
Below is the list of countries who can get e-visa of Bosnia for their citizens.
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Armenia
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Benin
- Bolivia (visa on arrival)
- Cambodia
- Cape Verde
- Comoros (visa on arrival)
- Djibouti
- Ethiopia
- Guinea- Bissau
- India
- Iran (visa on arrival)
- Jamaica (visa on arrival)
- Jordon (visa on arrival)
- Kenya (visa on arrival)
- Laos (visa on arrival)
- Malawi (visa on arrival)
- Madagascar (visa on arrival)
- Maldives
- Mauritius
- Mauritania
- Mozambique
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Palau
- Qatar
- Rawanda
- Samoa (visa on arrival)
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Seychelles
- Somalia (visa on arrival)
- Sri Lanka (visa on arrival)
- Suriname
- Tanzania (visa on arrival)
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste (visa on arrival)
- Togo (visa on arrival)
- Tuvalu (visa on arrival)
- Uganda (visa on arrival)
- Vietman
- Zambia (visa on arrival)
- Zimbabwe (visa on arrival)