Bosnia and Herzegovina
France
France visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Bosnian citizens can visit France without a visa for 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 ba.ambafrance.org
For longer stays: study, work and residence
France: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 50 | 5 | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 86 | 75 | 3 | 3.8% | 25.3% |
| 2025 | 101 | 101 | 1 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 101 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 101. The refusal rate was 1.0%. The refusal rate fell by 2.9 points from 3.8% in 2024. Applications rose by 17% compared with 2024 (86).
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. France’s consulates worldwide refused 14.2%. France was the 6th 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
French citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
FranceBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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 France can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 3 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in France
Bosnian citizens may stay in France for up to 90 days. Days in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
France and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in France count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
France’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain admit Bosnian citizens visa-free.
French citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
French citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Bosnia and Herzegovina and France.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for France?
Bosnian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in France?
Bosnian citizens can stay in France for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do French citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
French citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bosnian citizens enter France visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter France 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.