Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spain
Spain visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Spain: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 26 | 10 | 27.8% | 7.7% |
| 2024 | 36 | 31 | 2 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 48 | 43 | 3 | 6.5% | 7.0% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 48 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 43. The refusal rate was 6.5%. That is barely different from 2024 (5.6%). Applications rose by 33% compared with 2024 (36).
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. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 8th 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
Spanish citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SpainBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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 Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in Spain
Bosnian citizens may stay in Spain for up to 90 days. Days in Spain count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Spain and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in Spain count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Spain’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Andorra, Portugal and France admit Bosnian citizens visa-free. Morocco requires Bosnian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Spanish 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 Spain.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Spain?
Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Spain: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in Spain?
Bosnian citizens can stay in Spain for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Spain visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter Spain 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.