Bosnia & Herzegovina does not recognise passports issued by the Former Yugoslav Federation Republic (Serbia & Montenegro), which has a red cover.

Valid passport required by all nationals of countries referred to in chart above 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.

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.

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.

Tourist, Business and Private: £20 (single-entry); £36 (multiple-entry for up to 90 days); £45 (multiple-entry for more than 90 days).

Consulate (or Consular Section at Embassy); see Passport/Visa Information.

(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.

Enquire at the Ministry of Interior in Bosnia & Herzegovina.

Approximately three weeks, as all applications are now sent to Bosnia & Herzegovina for approval.

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