Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austria
Austria visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Austria, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bmeia.gv.at
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Austria: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,735 | 1,368 | 22 | 1.3% | 99.2% |
| 2024 | 1,701 | 1,334 | 22 | 1.3% | 99.9% |
| 2025 | 1,243 | 1,167 | 14 | 1.0% | 99.6% |
In 2025, Austria’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 1,243 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,167. 1.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 1.3%. Applications fell by 27% compared with 2024 (1,701).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.5% of the applications lodged in Bosnia and Herzegovina that year. Austria’s consulates worldwide refused 11.9%. Austria was the most applied-for Schengen state in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Bosnia and Herzegovina, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Austrian citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Travel advice for Austria
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Austria, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Austria at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 20 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Austria (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Austria (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in Austria
Bosnian citizens may stay in Austria for up to 90 days. Days in Austria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Austria and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in Austria count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Austria’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Hungary, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Italy, Slovenia and Liechtenstein admit Bosnian citizens visa-free.
Austrian citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Austrian citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Austria?
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Austria, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in Austria?
Bosnian citizens can stay in Austria for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Austrian citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Austria visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter Austria without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.