Bosnia and Herzegovina
Japan
Japan visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bosnia.emb-japan.go.jp
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Japan has 1 mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its embassy in Sarajevo.
Japanese citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
JapanBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 Japan can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Bosnian citizens may stay in Japan is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Bosnian citizens apply
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, applications go to the Japanese embassy in Sarajevo, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The Japanese embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Sarajevo.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Japanese citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Bosnian citizens need a visa for Japan obtained in advance.
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.