# 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Bosnia and Herzegovina from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/bosnia-and-herzegovina 17 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **India**: Visa required · apply before travel - **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days - **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Short-Stay Visa (Visa C) - Tourism / Visit | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €60 | — | 15 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Long-Stay Visa (Visa D) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | €90 | — | 30 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Airport Transit Visa (Visa A) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 1 day | €20 | — | 15 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Transit Visa (Visa B) | Consular visa · typically eligible | 5 days | €35 | — | 15 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Short-Stay Visa (Visa C) - Business | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | €60 | — | 15 days | - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Short-Stay Visa (Visa C) - Tourism / Visit** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Proof of accommodation, Travel medical insurance, Proof of sufficient funds, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: msb.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Long-Stay Visa (Visa D)** — Key documents: Long-stay visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Evidence of purpose of long stay, Travel medical insurance, Proof of sufficient funds · Rights: Residency: Standard route to lodge a first temporary-residence application after entry. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: msb.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Airport Transit Visa (Visa A)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Onward travel ticket, Visa for destination country · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: msb.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Transit Visa (Visa B)** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Onward visas and tickets, Proof of means of transport, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: msb.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Short-Stay Visa (Visa C) - Business** — Key documents: Visa application form, Passport, Passport photograph, Company invitation letter, Proof of business relationship, Travel medical insurance, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: msb.gov.ba ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Education | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Education** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Certificate of enrolment, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Study: Full enrolment at the admitting institution. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Temporary residence on the basis of work (self-employment) | Available | — | — | — | — | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Business / Company Founder | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Work Permit and Temporary Residence for Employment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Seasonal Work Permit and Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 30 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Residence for Work Without a Work Permit (Key Personnel / Secondment) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | - **Temporary residence on the basis of work (self-employment)** — No dedicated freelancer visa: independents register as a sole proprietor or company founder (about EUR 500 minimum capital) and obtain a temporary residence permit of up to 1 year, renewable, with founders partly exempt from work permit requirements. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: taxravens.com - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Business / Company Founder** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Company registration, Proof of business activity, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence · Rights: Work: May work for the own company without a separate work permit. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the business. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Work Permit and Temporary Residence for Employment** — Key documents: Work permit, Temporary residence application, Passport, Employment contract, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Proof of fee payment · Rights: Work: Work for the specific employer and role named in the work permit. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside work. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Seasonal Work Permit and Residence** — Key documents: Seasonal work permit, Temporary residence application, Passport, Employment contract, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Rights: Work: Limited to the seasonal sector and employer named in the permit. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: loc.gov - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Residence for Work Without a Work Permit (Key Personnel / Secondment)** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Proof of qualifying category, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence · Rights: Work: Work permitted in the qualifying capacity without an Employment-Service work permit. · Study: Lawful residence permits study alongside the activity. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence Based on Property Ownership | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence Based on Property Ownership** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Property ownership document, Evidence of genuine connection, Health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba ## Retire & Lifestyle | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Retirees (Pension / Means) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence for Retirees (Pension / Means)** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Proof of regular income or pension, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence - Family Reunification | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence - Marriage to a B&H Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 150 | — | 60 days | - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence - Family Reunification** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Proof of family relationship, Sponsor's residence document, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient income, Health insurance · Rights: Study: Education permitted under lawful residence. · Residency after 5 years · Family: Covers the sponsor's spouse/partner, minor children and dependants. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence - Marriage to a B&H Citizen** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Passport, Marriage or partnership certificate, Spouse's proof of citizenship, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Proof of means of subsistence · Rights: Work: Spouses of B&H citizens generally enjoy access to employment; confirm work-authorisation rules locally. · Study: Lawful residence permits study. · Residency after 5 years · Family: The applicant is the spouse; their minor children may join via family-reunification residence. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence on Humanitarian Grounds | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 60 days | | Bosnia and Herzegovina Permanent Residence Permit | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | BAM 200 | — | 90 days | - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Temporary Residence on Humanitarian Grounds** — Key documents: Temporary residence application, Identity or travel document, Evidence of humanitarian grounds · Rights: Study: Education permitted under lawful residence. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba - **Bosnia and Herzegovina Permanent Residence Permit** — Key documents: Permanent residence application, Passport, Proof of 5 years continuous temporary residence, Proof of means of subsistence, Proof of accommodation, Health insurance, Knowledge of official language and alphabet, Police clearance (+1 more) · Rights: Work: Permanent residents have access to the labour market without a separate work permit. · Study: Education on broadly equal terms with citizens. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation may follow under the Citizenship Law after further lawful residence. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: sps.gov.ba --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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