Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit BA?
UK ordinary passport holders can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day (6-month) period for tourism or visiting family and friends. No visa or pre-travel authorization is required. British citizens holding an ordinary passport do not need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina for short stays. You may stay up to 90 days within a rolling 6-month period for tourism, business, or visiting friends and family. Bosnia and Herzegovina is NOT in the Schengen Area and is NOT an EU member state, so its 90/180 allowance is entirely separate from the Schengen 90/180 limit and ETIAS does not apply here. Your passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of arrival and must remain valid for at least 90 days beyond your planned departure date. Get your passport stamped on both entry and exit; border police use these stamps to confirm you have not overstayed, and missing stamps can lead to fines on departure. All foreign nationals must also register with the local police (Service for Foreigners' Affairs) within 72 hours of arrival; hotels and registered accommodation normally do this automatically, but those staying privately must register themselves. Stays beyond 90 days require a residence permit. The visa-free arrangement is long-standing and remained unchanged through 2026.
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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