Bosnia and Herzegovina
United States
United States visa for Bosnian citizens
Entry requirement
Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sarajevo.usembassy.gov
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
US missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Embassy of the United States in Sarajevo
Roberta C. Frasurea 1, 71000 Sarajevo
The United States has 1 mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina, with its embassy in Sarajevo.
US visas issued to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 4,463 | 4,163 |
| Student (F, M) | 128 | 110 |
| Exchange (J) | 897 | 977 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 255 | 316 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 192 | 187 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 183 | 167 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 104 | 33 |
| Total | 6,222 | 5,953 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 11.6% | 14.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 5,953 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the 106th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 70%, exchange visitor visas 16% and work and treaty visas 5%. That is 4% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (6,222).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina received 1,954, 21% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 14.9% for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 11.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
United StatesBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Bosnian citizens can stay in the United States
How long Bosnian citizens may stay in the United States 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 US embassy in Sarajevo, or to a visa centre acting for the United States; fees, documents and processing times are published by the United States.
The United States’ neighbours for Bosnian citizens
Cuba admits Bosnian citizens visa-free. Canada and Mexico require Bosnian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Where is the US embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The US embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Sarajevo.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Bosnian citizens enter the United States visa-free?
No; Bosnian citizens need a visa for the United States 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.