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🇦🇫 Does an Afghan need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦?

What this means for your trip

You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.

Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.

Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.

Bosnia and Herzegovina at a glance

Capital: Sarajevo · Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM, KM) · Official languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian · Calling code: +387

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Bosnia and Herzegovina: Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution (updated 27 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Afghanistan (C, F) works with sockets in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Mains voltage differs (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 230 V; Afghanistan: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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Easier destinations near Bosnia and Herzegovina for Afghan passport holders

• 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
• 🇷🇸 Serbia — e-Visa 90 days

The other way round

🇧🇦 Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders visiting Afghanistan: Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders need a visa for Afghanistan, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Afghanistan before travelling.

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