Bosnia and Herzegovina
Germany
Germany visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Germany admits Bosnian citizens without a visa 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 sarajewo.diplo.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Germany: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 301 | 231 | 30 | 10.0% | 82.7% |
| 2024 | 206 | 164 | 29 | 14.1% | 80.5% |
| 2025 | 193 | 165 | 13 | 6.8% | 87.3% |
In 2025, Germany’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 193 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 165. 6.8% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 14.1%: the rate fell by 7.3 points, a clear improvement for applicants. Applications fell by 6% compared with 2024 (206).
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. Germany’s consulates worldwide refused 13.1%. Germany was the 4th 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
German citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
GermanyBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Germany, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in Germany
Bosnian citizens may stay in Germany for up to 90 days. Days in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Germany and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in Germany count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Germany’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria admit Bosnian citizens visa-free.
German citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
No visa is needed by German citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Germany.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Germany admits Bosnian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in Germany?
Bosnian citizens can stay in Germany for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do German citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Germany visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter Germany 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.