Bosnia and Herzegovina

Tourist visa Requirements

All applicants are required to complete an interview at the Embassy and submit the following documents:

Valid passport of applicant and copy of the passport

One passport size picture 35×45mm

Copy of a valid Residence permit for the United Arab Emirates (EID)

Copy of round-trip ticket or itinerary

Travel Insurance

In addition to the above, the following documents must be presented for:

Visa C (short-term visa)

Purpose of visit:

If traveling as a tourist:

NOC Letter

Copy of bank statement last 3 months

Children below 18 years need to present birth certificate.

2) If visiting friends and/or relatives:

Invitation Letter from a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen or resident

3) If traveling for business:

Letter from employer stating the purpose of the trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or
2. Invitation Letter from a company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, certified by the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Service for Foreigner’s Affairs.

4) If travelling for sport contest:

An Official invitation to international competition from national sport organization or Olympic Committee in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

5) If travelling for judicial procedure:

A court or the other official invitation for a judicial procedure in Bosnia and Herzegovina

6) If travelling for education:

Education admission certificate from Bosnia and Herzegovina Education Institution

Visa D (long-term visa)

Long Term Visa (Visa D) is being issued with multiple entries. A Stay cannot exceed 180 days in the period of one year beginning from the day of the first entry. To obtain Visa D applicants are obligated to submit the Invitation Letter certified by the Ministry of Security – Service for Foreigner’s Affairs:

1) For family reunification: Invitation Letter of a relative or a friend from Bosnia and Herzegovina certified by the Ministry of Security – Service for Foreigner’s Affairs

2) For work: Invitation Letter from the company in Bosnia and Herzegovina certified by the Ministry of Security – Service for Foreigners’ Affairs; as well as work permit issued by relevant authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina.