Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit BA?
Canadian passport holders do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina. You can enter visa-free for tourism and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Canada is on Bosnia and Herzegovina's visa-exemption list. Ordinary Canadian passport holders may enter visa-free for tourism, business, family visits, or transit and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day (6-month) period. No visa, eVisa, or visa-on-arrival is required and there is no fee at the border. Bosnia and Herzegovina is NOT part of the Schengen Area (it is an EU candidate country outside Schengen), so the Schengen 90/180 clock and ETIAS do not apply here; Bosnia operates its own separate 90/180 rule. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date, and you should keep a return/onward ticket, proof of sufficient funds, and accommodation details available. One important local rule: foreign visitors must register with the local police within 48 hours of arrival if staying 3 days or more. Hotels and registered accommodations do this automatically; if you stay in private accommodation you must register yourself at the nearest police station. Always ensure your passport is stamped on entry, as a missing stamp can cause problems on exit.
VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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