Bosnia and Herzegovina
United Kingdom
United Kingdom visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United Kingdom visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gov.uk
Which United Kingdom visa?
Standard Visitor visa (tourism)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 6 months per visit
- Fee
- £135
- Processing time
- Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment
All visa types for the United Kingdom
For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.
British missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United Kingdom has 1 mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its embassy in Sarajevo.
British citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
United KingdomBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Travel advice for the United Kingdom
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Bosnian citizens planning a trip to the United Kingdom can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in the United Kingdom
How long Bosnian citizens may stay in the United Kingdom 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 British embassy in Sarajevo, or to a visa centre acting for the United Kingdom; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United Kingdom.
The United Kingdom’s neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Ireland requires Bosnian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
British citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
British 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 the United Kingdom?
Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Where is the British embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The British embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Sarajevo.
How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?
The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
British citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Bosnian citizens enter the United Kingdom visa-free?
No; Bosnian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.