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The heart of southeastern Europe

Bosnia & Herzegovina

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Overview

Explore Bosnia & Herzegovina...​ 

BiH is a picturesque country renowned for its medieval architecture, diverse cultural tapestry and breathtaking landscapes, including mountains and rivers.

Fun Fact: Bosnia & Herzegovina is home to the world’s last remaining forest of Perucica, one of Europe’s few primeval forests, where some trees are over 300 years old and reach heights of more than 50m.

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5-7hrs

Average Flight Time

Sarajevo

Capital City of Bosnia & Herzegovina

Bosnian, Croatian & Serbian

Official Languages

Convertible Mark

The official currency of Bosnia & Herzegovina is the Convertible mark (BAM), which was introduced in 1998, replacing the Bosnian dinar.    

Europe

Europe, the world’s second-smallest continent, is situated entirely in the Northern Hemisphere and mostly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

Europe is home to 44 countries, each offering a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes, from the snow-capped peaks of the Alps to the sun-drenched beaches of the Mediterranean.

GST -3/-2

Time-Zone

Winter: GST -3

Summer: GST -2

Climate

Bosnia & Herzegovina experiences a continental climate with hot, dry summers and cold, snowy winters, especially in the mountainous regions. 

Coastal areas have a Mediterranean influence, leading to milder winters and warmer, wetter summers.

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Country Code: +387

Emergency Contact Numbers

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Visa Guidelines

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Start with the customer – find out what they want and give it to them.

Visa applications? Not exactly riveting, but often essential and always unavoidable.

We’ve done the research and pulled everything together to save you time, effort, and energy.

In the tabs, you can check if your child or student needs a visa for their trip. If they do, you’ll find clear guidance, embassy links, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

And when it comes to submitting the application, parents really are best placed. After all, no one knows the travelling student better.

Parents should ensure that their child's documents meet the official travel requirements for Bosnia & Herzegovina.

If your child requires a visa to travel to Bosnia & Herzegovina, please apply using the same passport that holds their UAE residency visa. 

Review the sample documents and the relevant official checklists to ensure that all specific criteria are met.

Passport Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

UAE Residency Validity (Minimum):

  • 3 months after expected return to UAE

Parent/Guardian NOC:

  • Required

School/College NOC:

  • Required

To confirm the entry requirements for your child to enter Bosnia & Herzegovina, please click here.

We recommend that all minors travelling internationally, without a parent or guardian, carry both a signed parental NOC and a school NOC with them. Samples of each are provided below. This can help to mitigate any potential issues at border control and streamline the immigration process. 

Sample Parent/Guardian NOC

Sample School NOC

Classification

  • Tourist - Type C

Entry

  • Single/Multiple

Validity

  • Varies depending on travel history

Length of Stay

  • Varies depending on visa issued

Checklist

Application Form

ETIAS will be launched in the first half of 2025, after the introduction of the Entry/Exit System (EES) and implemented gradually across all 30 European countries.

Visa applications are part of the adventure, right?

Contact Details

Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina, Abu Dhabi

  •  + 971 2 644 4164
  •  [email protected]
  •  Villa 60, Al Rdoum Street, Al Nahyan Camp, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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This page was last reviewed on 20 February 2025. We update our content regularly to ensure accuracy.