Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czech Republic
Czech Republic visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for the Czech Republic, 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 mzv.cz
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Czech Republic: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 60 | 56 | 4 | 6.7% | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 23 | 19 | 4 | 17.4% | – |
| 2025 | 30 | 27 | 3 | 10.0% | 37.0% |
In 2025, the Czech Republic’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 30 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 27. 10.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 17.4%: the rate fell by 7.4 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications rose by 30% compared with 2024 (23).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 5.5% of the applications lodged in Bosnia and Herzegovina that year, from 1.0% at the consulates of Austria to 14.5% at those of Bulgaria. the Czech Republic’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. The Czech Republic was the 12th 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
Czech citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Czech RepublicBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Czech Republic
Travel advice for the Czech Republic
- 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.
Bosnian citizens planning a trip to the Czech Republic can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Czech Republic at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 7 January 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Czech Republic (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Czech Republic (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in the Czech Republic
Bosnian citizens may stay in the Czech Republic for up to 90 days. Days in the Czech Republic count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
the Czech Republic and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in the Czech Republic count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
The Czech Republic’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Poland, Germany, Slovakia and Austria admit Bosnian citizens visa-free.
Czech citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina admits Czech citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Czech Republic.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for the Czech Republic?
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for the Czech Republic, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in the Czech Republic?
Bosnian citizens can stay in the Czech Republic for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Czech citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina admits Czech citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter the Czech Republic visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter the Czech Republic 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.