Passports
Valid passport required by all except:
(a) holders of valid National Identity
Cards issued to nationals of Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany,
Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain and Sweden;
(b) Nationals of Germany holding valid
identity cards issued for minors called a Kinderausweis, with photo.
Restrictions
Bosnia & Herzegovina does not recognize passports issued by the Former Yugoslav Federation Republic (Serbia & Montenegro), which has a red cover.
Visas
Required by all except the following for a
stay of up to 90 days:
(a) Nationals of countries referred to in
the chart above;
(b) nationals of Andorra, Brunei, Croatia,
Iceland, Korea (Rep), Kuwait, Liechtenstein, (Former Yugoslav Republic of)
Macedonia, Malaysia, Monaco, New Zealand, Norway, Qatar, Russian Federation,
San Marino, Serbia & Montenegro (not applicable for UNMIK passport
holders), Switzerland, Turkey and Vatican City;
(c) Nationals continuing their journey to a
third country by the same or first connecting aircraft, holding onward tickets,
onward documents and not leaving the airport.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist, Business and Private: US$34
(single-entry); US$62 (multiple-entry for up to 90 days); US$77 (multiple-entry
for more than 90 days).
Application to
Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy);
see Passport/Visa Information.
Application requirements
(a) Passport
or official travel document valid for at least three months beyond the expiry
date of the visa. (b) One completed application form. (c) Two passport-size
photos. (d) Return/onward ticket. (e) Sufficient funds for duration of stay.
Tourist: (a)-(e) and, (f) Copy of the invoice from tour operator. Private:
(a)-(e) and, (f) Invitation letter from host, endorsed by the authorities.
Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Invitation letter from the host company in Bosnia & Herzegovina, endorsed by the Chamber of Commerce.
Note
Applicants from certain countries might
have to submit evidence of cash assets (such as a recent bank statement), as
well as evidence of a negative HIV test.
Working days required
Approximately three weeks, as all
applications are now sent to Bosnia & Herzegovina for approval.
Temporary residence
Enquire at the Ministry of Interior in Bosnia & Herzegovina.
Passport/Visa Information
Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina in the UK
5-7 Lexham Gardens, London W8 5JJ, UK
Tel: (020) 7373 0867.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1700; Mon-Fri
1000-1300 (consular section, personal callers).
Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina in the USA
2109 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20037, USA
Tel: (202) 337 1500 or 6473/6479 (consular
section).
Website: www.bhembassy.org
Unexploded landmines remain a real danger
and travellers should be careful not to stray from roads and paved areas. All
public demonstrations or gatherings must be eschewed.
Visitors should also be aware of the global
risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against
civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information
provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised
to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk
US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
