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🇺🇸 Does an American need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦?
No. American passport holders can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for American 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
Visa-free entry lets you arrive with a valid passport and pass border control without applying in advance.
Border officers can still ask for a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and enough money for your stay, and they decide on entry. The stay limit applies per visit; many countries also cap total days within a period.
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
You need a travel adapter: Bosnia and Herzegovina uses plug types C, F, the United States uses A, B. Mains voltage differs (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 230 V; the United States: 120 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Bosnia and Herzegovina →
Your embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Bosnia and Herzegovina, contact the embassy of the United States:
- Embassy of the United States, Sarajevo · Robert C. Frasure St 1 · ba.usembassy.gov
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
The other way round
🇧🇦 Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders visiting the United States: Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.
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Questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
American passport holders can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can an American stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?
Up to 90 days per visit, according to the latest data. The border officer decides on entry.
Does a Bosnian, Herzegovinian need a visa for the United States?
Bosnian, Herzegovinian passport holders need a visa for the United States, applied for at an embassy or consulate of the United States before travelling.