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Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for French citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

Bosnia and Herzegovina admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian citizens travelling to France

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Travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • 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.

For a trip from France to Bosnia and Herzegovina, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Bosnia and Herzegovina at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Bosnia and Herzegovina (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long French citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina

French citizens may stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s neighbours for French citizens

Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia admit French citizens visa-free.

Bosnian citizens travelling to France

No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina admits French citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can French citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

French citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 90 days.

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for France?

No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can French citizens enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free?

Yes, French citizens can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.