Europe

Visas

British nationals do not need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina as a visitor for a total period of no longer than 90 days within the period of six months following their first entry.

Passport validity

You must ensure that your passport is in good condition and valid for at least six months beyond the date of your expected departure from the country.

Registration

All foreign nationals must register with the police within 48 hours of arrival.  Hotels will usually arrange this for their guests. If you are intending to stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for more than six months you must apply for temporary residence in addition to registering with the local police.

From 1st July 2008 British Citizens who wish to remain in Bosnia and Herzegovina for longer than 90 days must apply to the Border Police for a Residency Permit. In addition to a valid UK Passport the Border Police require a British Police document showing that the individual has no criminal record in the United Kingdom. We are not able to issue such a document at the British Embassy. Before travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina you should contact your local police authority in the United Kingdom to obtain this document.

 

Travelling with children

Minor children (under 18 years of age) who are not Bosnian nationals travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina unaccompanied or accompanied by an adult person other than their parents are required to be in possession of a notarised letter from their parents giving their permission for the child to travel. If the child is accompanied by one parent, particularly if the parent has a different surname in their passport to the child’s, it is also advisable  for the accompanying parent to carry a notarised letter from the other parent giving permission to travel. If the child is accompanied by an adult person other than the parent their name must be clearly stated in the notarised letter. For further information on exactly what will be required at immigration please contact the London Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina.