Bosnia and Herzegovina Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: For Bosnia and Herzegovina, your passport must be less than 10 years old on arrival and valid for at least 90 days after the date you plan to leave. You can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in a 6-month period.
Bosnia and Herzegovina travel requirements at a glance
Date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive.
At least 90 days after the date you plan to leave.
Up to 90 days within a 6-month period.
Register with the police within 72 hours. Hotels usually do this for you.
Official source: GOV.UK Bosnia and Herzegovina entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is not in the EU or Schengen, so days there do not count towards your Schengen allowance.
- Your passport must be undamaged.
- Make sure your passport is stamped on entry and exit, or you may be fined when you leave.
- Children travelling without both parents may need a notarised letter of permission.
Do you need 6 months on your passport for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. GOV.UK says your passport must have a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive and an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you plan to leave.
If you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, check the issue date carefully.
Visa-free visits and passport stamps
You can travel without a visa for up to 90 days within a 6-month period as a tourist, to visit family or friends, or for business meetings and events.
Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit. Border guards use the stamps to check you have not overstayed, and you may be fined if a stamp is missing.
Registering your stay
All foreign nationals must register with the police within 72 hours of arrival. Hotels and some hostels usually do this for their guests. If yours does not, contact the nearest Service for Foreigners' Affairs field centre.
Travelling with children
Children aged 17 and under travelling alone, with an adult other than their parents, or with only one parent, must carry a notarised letter of permission signed by a parent or guardian.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. Your passport must be less than 10 years old on arrival and valid for at least 90 days after you leave.
Do British citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No, for visits of up to 90 days within a 6-month period.
Do I need to register with the police?
Yes, within 72 hours of arrival. Hotels usually do this for you.