RussiaBosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for Russian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 30 days

Russian citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 30 days.

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

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at rf-bih.ru

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian citizens travelling to Russia

Bosnia and HerzegovinaRussia Visa-free, 30 days Russia 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.

Russian 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Russian citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Russian citizens may stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s neighbours for Russian citizens

Montenegro and Serbia admit Russian citizens visa-free. Croatia requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Bosnian citizens travelling to Russia

Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Russian citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 30 days.

How long can Russian citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Russian citizens can stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 30 days.

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Russia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can Russian citizens enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free?

Yes, Russian citizens can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.