Please be advised that if your flights arrive or depart from Split/Dubrovnik/Zagreb, you will also need to obtain a Croatian visa.  For additional information about obtaining a Croatian visa please visit: www.croatiaemb.org

Bosnia-Herzegovina Visa Requirements

VISA REQUIREMENTS    Listed below are documents required by Embassy when applying for a visa to Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1. Valid passport of applicant

2. Application form (completed and signed)

3. Copy of valid US visa or Alien Registration card

4. Copy of round trip ticket or itinerary

            5. Two passport size picture

II In addition to the above, following items must be presented:

   a) If traveling as a tourist:

1. Voucher of travel agency stating that trip has been paid in full

2. Copy of your last bank statement

   b) If visiting friends and/or relatives:

1. Notarized letter of invitation from person(s) the applicant intends to visit

   c) If traveling on business:

1. Letter from employer stating the purpose of the trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina

2. Notarized letter of invitation from a company in Bosnia and Herzegovina

 III  In addition to the above, a personal appearance at the Embassy is necessary.

        Without an individual's appearance the Embassy can not issue a visa. You may contact a consular officer at  202-337-1500 ext. 232 or  by  e-mail at 

         consularaffairs@bhembassy.org to schedule your interview.

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IV Fee (not including postage

1. Single entry visa                                                    38 USD

2. Multiple entry visa (up to 90 days)                       70 USD

3. Multiple entry visa (over 90 days)                        88 USD                      

Payments must be made in money order/ cashier’s check (if applying by mail) payable to the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.  Personal checks cannot be accepted.

Please include a self-addressed pre-paid return envelope. Must be trackable mail, otherwise add additional 15 USD for mailing costs.

N.B. Consular fees are subject to changes due to fluctuations in the exchange rate. Please contact the Consular Department at 202 337 1500 ext. 247; 249  for information on current charges.

Under jurisdiction of this Consulate are citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina that currently live in following federal states: 

Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Illionis, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentacky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyaming

Contact info of Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina:

 Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina

737 N.Michigan Ave.

Suite 820

CHICAGO, IL 60611

Tel.: 312 951 - 1245

Fax.: 312 951 - 1043

All the citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina that currently live in other federal states, for all consular matters, please, refer to our Consulate Department at Embassy in Washington, DC.

You can write to following address:
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Consular Department
2109 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
working hours are from 10am to 3pm from Monday to Friday.

General questions contact

Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Washington  + (1 202) 337 15 00  http://www.bhembassy.org

Information including  2 pages FORM for VISA will be found here

Complete Application   
(Request for issuance of visa in PDF format).

Person needing a visa  will need to

* Make copy of passport

* Make copy of US visa

* Make copy of airline ticket/ reservations

* Copy of paid invoice (paid receipt) separate from reservations listing all inclusions and accommodations

• Two passport size photos

*   Invitation letter from a tourist agency in Bosnia and Herzegovina (140. EURO’s)

INVITATION LETTER must be sent directly from MEDJUGORJE to EMBASSY in the US (depending where one lives either Washington or Chicago)

Must provide agent with information from your passport, information about your flight itinerary, and what embassy applicant will apply to FYI it must be Washington (above address)  if living on East Coast or Chicago if Mid West or West Coast ….Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Consular Department  2109 E Street, NW   Washington, DC 20037

INVITATION LETTER / and voucher will be sent directly to embassy stating

a) accommodation confirmation with name of house number of nights and dates, meals included, b) transfer information what date/time (approx) and what routing will be taken.

It must be done by Authorized Travel Agency from Bosnia & Herzegovina

This must be sent by agency directly (by DHL) from Medjugorje to Embassy in Washington

Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina:

 Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina

737 N.Michigan Ave.

Suite 820

CHICAGO, IL 60611

Tel.: 312 951 - 1245

Fax.: 312 951 - 1043

For DHL and adm fees most will charge 140. Euros

Once Embassy receives the official stamped papers (from Medjugorje via DHL), the appointment for an interview will be scheduled for the visa petitioner to appear with all other docs (incl. completed form and fee mentioned below)

Remember to bring:

# 7. Copy of  last bank statement

# 9. Single entry visa fee of $40.  Payment must be made in money order/ cashier’s check payable to the Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina Chicago (Personal Checks cannot be accepted)

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1070.html

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
ENTRY VISA REQIREMENTS

BiH entry visa shall be issued by diplomatic/consular offices of Bosnia and Herzegovina abroad
(Request for issuance of visa in PDF format).

For the purposes of private visit, guarantee letter/invitation by a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, certified by the competent body, shall be submitted together with the visa application.

For the purposes of business travel, business invitation by the partner from Bosnia and Herzegovina, certified by the competent economy chamber, shall be submitted together with the visa application.

One photograph shall be submitted together with the visa application.

Fees for visa issuance by diplomatic/consular offices:

LIST OF COUNTRIES
THAT ARE NOT REQUIRED
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
ENTRY VISA

Citizens of the following countries are exempted from the visa requirement when entering, exiting or traveling through Bosnia and Herzegovina :

1. Andorra (Principality of Andorra )
2. Australia
3. Austria ( Republic of Austria )
4. Belgium ( Kingdom of Belgium )
5. Brunei Darussalam
6. Canada
7. Croatia ( Republic of Croatia )
8. Cyprus ( Republic of Cyprus )
9. Czech Republic
10. Denmark ( Kingdom of Denmark )
11. Estonia ( Republic of Estonia )
12. Finland ( Republic of Finland )
13. France ( French Republic )
14. Germany ( Federal Republic of Germany )
15. Greece ( Republic of Greece )
16. Hungary ( Republic of Hungary )
17. Iceland ( Republic of Iceland )
18. Ireland ( Republic of Ireland )
19. Italy ( Republic of Italy )
20. Japan
21. Korea, South (Republic of Korea)
22. Kuwait, State of
23. Latvia (Republic of Latvia)
24. Liechtenstein (Principality of Liechtenstein)
25. Lithuania (Republic of Lithuania)
26. Luxembourg (Grand-Duchy of Luxembourg)
27. Macedonia, Republic of (Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia)
28. Malaysia (Federation of Malaysia)
29. Malta (Republic of Malta)
30. Monaco (Principality of Monaco)
31. Netherlands (Kingdom of the Netherlands)
32. New Zealand
33. Norway (Kingdom of Norway)
34. Poland (Republic of Poland)
35. Portugal (Republic of Portugal)
36. Qatar, State of
37. Russia (Russian Federation)
38. San Marino (Republic of San Marino)
39. Serbia and Montenegro (State Union of Serbia and Montenegro;
except UNMIK passport holders who are required entry visas for BiH)
40. Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
41. Slovenia (Republic of Slovenia)
42. Spain (Kingdom of Spain)
43. Sweden (Kingdom of Sweden)
44. Switzerland (Swiss Confederation)
45. Turkey (Republic of Turkey)
46. United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
47. United States of America
48. Vatican City State (State of the Vatican City)

II

Holders of diplomatic passports of the following countries are exempted from the visa requirement when entering, exiting or traveling through Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1. Albania (Republic of Albania)
2. Bahrain (Kingdom of Bahrain)
3. Bulgaria (Republic of Bulgaria)
4. China (People's Republic of China)
5. Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt)
6. Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran)
7. Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
8. Oman, Sultanate of
9. Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan)
10. Romania
11. Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
12. Singapore (Republic of Singapore)
13. Tunisia (Tunisian Republic)
14. Ukraine
15. United Arab Emirates

III

Holders of service passports of the following countries are exempted from the visa requirement when entering, exiting or traveling through Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1. Albania (Republic of Albania)
2. Bahrain (Kingdom of Bahrain)
3. Bulgaria (Republic of Bulgaria)
4. China, People's Republic of
5. Egypt (Arab Republic of Egypt)
6. Iran (Islamic Republic of Iran)
7. Jordan (Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan)
8. Oman, Sultanate of
9. Pakistan (Islamic Republic of Pakistan)
10. Romania
11. Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia)
12. Tunisia (Tunisian Republic)
13. Ukraine
15. United Arab Emirates

IV

Holders of business passports of the following countries are exempted from the visa requirement when entering, exiting or traveling through Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1. China, People's Republic of

V

Citizens of all other countries are required a visa when entering, exiting and traveling through Bosnia and Herzegovina.

United States of America
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date of Establishment of Diplomatic Relations: 18. 6. 1993.

H. E. Ms. Bisera Turković Ambassador