Bosnia and Herzegovina
Italy
Italy visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Italy, 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 ambsarajevo.esteri.it
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Italy: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 105 | 97 | 8 | 7.6% | 96.9% |
| 2024 | 109 | 101 | 8 | 7.3% | 85.1% |
| 2025 | 186 | 178 | 8 | 4.2% | 84.8% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 186 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 178. 4.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 7.3%: the rate fell by 3.1 points. Applications rose by 71% compared with 2024 (109).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 5th 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
Italian citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
ItalyBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Italy
Travel advice for Italy
- 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.
Before travelling from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Italy, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in Italy
Bosnian citizens may stay in Italy for up to 90 days. Days in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Italy and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in Italy count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Italy’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria admit Bosnian citizens visa-free.
Italian citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Italian 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 Italy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Italy?
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Italy, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in Italy?
Bosnian citizens can stay in Italy for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Italian citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Italy visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter Italy 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.