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Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for Lao citizens

Visa required

Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Bosnia and Herzegovina visa?

Visa-free stay and short-stay visa (Visa C)

Key facts

Maximum stay
90 days in any 180-day period, visa-free or on a Visa C.
Processing time
Apply 90 to 7 days before travel. Where the Service for Foreigners' Affairs must consent, it answers within 7 days.

Apply on Ministry of Foreign Affairs of BiH – Consular services at missions

All visa types for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s official site for the tourist visa is mvp.gov.ba. Processing time, as Bosnia and Herzegovina states it: Apply 90 to 7 days before travel. Where the Service for Foreigners' Affairs must consent, it answers within 7 days. Longest stay on the tourist visa: 90 days in any 180-day period, visa-free or on a Visa C.

Where Lao citizens apply for a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina has no embassy or consulate in Laos on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Bosnian missions to Vientiane are in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,653 km from Vientiane), Jakarta, Indonesia (2,728 km) and Islamabad, Pakistan (3,418 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Laos is decided by Bosnia and Herzegovina, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Bosnian citizens travelling to Laos

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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.

Before travelling from Laos to Bosnia and Herzegovina, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Lao citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina

How long Lao citizens may stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Lao citizens apply

Bosnia and Herzegovina has no embassy or career consulate in Laos. Lao citizens apply through a mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina accredited to Laos from abroad; the official visa portal of Bosnia and Herzegovina names the right place.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s neighbours for Lao citizens

Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia require Lao citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Bosnian citizens travelling to Laos

Laos issues Bosnian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Lao citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Lao citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is there an embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Laos?

No. Bosnia and Herzegovina has no embassy in Laos. The nearest Bosnian embassy is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 1,653 km from Vientiane.

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Laos?

Laos issues Bosnian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Lao citizens enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free?

No; Lao citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.