Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sweden
Sweden visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: 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 swedenabroad.com
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Sweden: visa decisions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 10 | 7 | 0 | – |
| 2024 | 6 | 4 | 1 | – |
| 2025 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – |
In 2025, Sweden’s embassy and consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Sarajevo) received 2 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 2. Applications fell by 67% compared with 2024 (6).
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. Sweden’s consulates worldwide refused 23.1%. Sweden was the 15th 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
Swedish citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
SwedenBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Sweden
Travel advice for Sweden
- 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 Sweden, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Sweden at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 May 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Sweden (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Sweden (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in Sweden
Bosnian citizens may stay in Sweden for up to 90 days. Days in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period across all member states.
Sweden and the Schengen area
Visa-free stays of Bosnian citizens in Sweden count towards the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180-day period, shared with every other member state.
Sweden’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Norway and Finland admit Bosnian citizens visa-free.
Swedish citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
No visa is needed by Swedish 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 Sweden.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Sweden: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Bosnian citizens stay in Sweden?
Bosnian citizens can stay in Sweden for up to 90 days, within the Schengen limit of 90 days in any 180.
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No visa is needed by Swedish citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter Sweden visa-free?
Yes, Bosnian citizens can enter Sweden 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.