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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น Does an Ethiopian need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ?

Visa required

Yes. Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina before travelling.

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ethiopian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina or its official government website before you travel.

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 ยท Currency: Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM, KM) ยท Official languages: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian ยท 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

Some of your plugs fit (C, E, F); for type J, L plugs bring a travel adapter for Bosnia and Herzegovina's sockets (C, F). Mains voltage differs (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 230 V; Ethiopia: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

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The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders visiting Ethiopia: Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.

The Ethiopian passport at a glance

13visa-free
0ETA
28visa on arrival
48e-Visa
109visa required

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Questions

Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Ethiopian passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina before travelling.

Does a Bosnian, Herzegovinian need a visa for Ethiopia?

Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Ethiopia, usually at the airport or land border.