Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for North Korean citizens

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.

The nearest Bosnian missions to Pyongyang are in Tokyo, Japan (1,289 km from Pyongyang), Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (4,675 km) and Islamabad, Pakistan (4,690 km). Bosnia and Herzegovina sets which of its missions takes applications from North Korea; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

For a trip from North Korea 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

How long North Korean citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina

How long North Korean 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 North Korean citizens apply

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

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s neighbours for North Korean citizens

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

Bosnian citizens travelling to North Korea

Bosnian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to North Korea. The rule is the same in both directions between North Korea and Bosnia and Herzegovina.