Germany
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for German citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by German citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, 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 · Confirm at botschaftbh.de
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bosnian citizens travelling to Germany
Bosnia and HerzegovinaGermany Visa-free, 90 days Germany visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
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.
German citizens planning a trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 German citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina
German 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 German citizens
Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia admit German citizens visa-free.
Bosnian citizens travelling to Germany
Bosnian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Germany and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Frequently asked questions
Do German citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No visa is needed by German citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can German citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
German citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 90 days.
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bosnian citizens can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can German citizens enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free?
Yes, German 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.