Netherlands
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for Dutch citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by Dutch 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 bhembassy.nl
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Bosnian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
Bosnia and HerzegovinaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands 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.
For a trip from the Netherlands 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 Dutch citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dutch 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 Dutch citizens
Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia admit Dutch citizens visa-free.
Bosnian citizens travelling to the Netherlands
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between the Netherlands and Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Frequently asked questions
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Dutch citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Dutch citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 90 days.
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for the Netherlands, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Dutch citizens enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free?
Yes, Dutch 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.