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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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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Visa-free short stay (no visa required)
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Multiple entries permitted within the period
from issue date
Visa fee
0 (no visa fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
None - entry granted at border
standard track
Validity
90 days within any 180-day (6-month) period
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Check your passport validity
Ensure your UK passport was issued less than 10 years before your arrival date and remains valid for at least 90 days after your planned departure from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
· Before booking
/02
Confirm your trip is within the visa-free scope
Verify your purpose is tourism, business, or visiting friends and family, and that your stay will not exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. Longer stays require a residence permit.
· Tourism / short visit
/03
Prepare supporting documents
Carry proof of accommodation, a return or onward ticket, sufficient funds for your stay, and valid travel insurance. Border police may ask to see these.
· Recommended
/04
Get stamped on entry
Ensure border police stamp your passport when you arrive. Missing entry stamps can cause problems and fines when you leave.
· At the border
/05
Register with the police within 72 hours
All foreigners must register with the local Service for Foreigners' Affairs within 72 hours of arrival. Hotels and registered accommodation do this for you; if staying privately, register yourself.
· Within 72 hours
/06
Keep within 90 days and get an exit stamp
Track your days to stay within the 90/180 limit, and ensure your passport is stamped on exit so you can prove you did not overstay.
· On departure
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
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UK passport issued less than 10 years before arrival
required
Passport valid at least 90 days beyond planned departure
required
Blank passport page for entry/exit stamps
recommended
Proof of onward or return travel
recommended
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)
recommended
Sufficient funds for the duration of stay
recommended
Travel/medical insurance valid in Bosnia and Herzegovina
recommended
Police registration within 72 hours of arrival
required
Entry stamp obtained at the border
required
Exit stamp obtained on departure
required
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist visa fee0No visa required for UK passport holders for stays up to 90 days
Police registration0Free; normally handled by your hotel/accommodation
Residence permit (only if staying over 90 days)VariesApplies only for long-term stays; not needed for tourism
Total estimate00incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa-free bilateral arrangement
Bosnia and Herzegovina allows UK ordinary passport holders to enter without a visa for short stays, a long-standing policy.
High
/02
Short tourist stay within 90/180
The trip is for tourism and stays within the 90-days-in-180 allowance, the core condition for visa-free entry.
High
/03
Not in Schengen Area / no ETIAS
Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside the EU and Schengen, so ETIAS and the Schengen 90/180 limit do not apply to this route.
Medium
/04
Passport meets validity rules
A passport issued under 10 years ago and valid 90+ days beyond departure satisfies entry conditions.
Medium
/05
Police registration obligation
Failure to register within 72 hours of arrival can lead to penalties even though no visa is needed.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30
United Kingdom to Bosnia and Herz. route verified
Confirmed visa-free entry for UK ordinary passport holders (up to 90 days within 180) against GOV.UK official travel advice and the Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy in the UK. No 2024-2026 policy changes; ETIAS not applicable as Bosnia is non-Schengen.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do UK citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. UK ordinary passport holders can enter visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period for tourism, business, or visiting friends and family.
How long can I stay without a visa?+
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina part of the Schengen Area or ETIAS?+
What are the passport requirements?+
Do I need to register with the police?+
Why are passport entry and exit stamps important?+
/11 — Passport tools

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