Kosovo passport → Bosnia and Herzegovina

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Visa required in advance

Kosovar passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

What this means for your trip

Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance

Capital: Sarajevo
Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM)
Languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Calling code: +387
Region: Southern Europe

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Bosnia and Herzegovina for other passports

KosovoVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Southern Europe for Kosovar passport holders

AlbaniaVisa-free90 days
AndorraVisa-free90 days
CroatiaVisa-free90 days
GreeceVisa-free90 days
ItalyVisa-free90 days
MaltaVisa-free90 days
MontenegroVisa-free30 days
North MacedoniaVisa-free90 days

Common questions

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Kosovar passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Kosovar citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Kosovar citizens get a visa on arrival in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Kosovar citizens visit without a visa?

79 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kosovo passport ranks #54 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.