Visa requirement

Japan visa for Bosnian citizens

Official-source answer with stay limit, cost, required documents and last verification date.

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Passport Bosnian passport Destination Japan Visa-free

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Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 30 days.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

Confidence: Medium Likely current — confirm details with the official source.

This answer is for ordinary Bosnian passport holders travelling as citizens of that passport. Residence permits, long-stay visas or living in another country can change which embassy or rule applies.

Visa types at a glance

Tourist visa-free, eVisa and visa-on-arrival availability for this corridor
Visa type	Availability	Stay
Tourist visa-free?	Yes	Up to 30 days.
eVisa?	No	No eVisa route is stored for this corridor.
Visa on arrival?	No	No visa-on-arrival route is stored for this corridor.

Max stay: 30 days
Official cost: Free
Before departure: Nothing required before departure
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Before you travel

1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit 30 days
3 Official fee Free
4 Passport validity Official rule stored below. See full note
5 Transit airside: conditional; landside: conditional. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 30 days. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: Japan short-stay visa and eVISA guidance requires a valid passport. Keep it valid for the full stay and any visa or eVISA check.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: conditional; landside transit: conditional; Visa-exempt short-stay travellers generally do not need an eVISA, but transit still depends on route, airport and whether entering Japan.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

passport valid for the duration of the stay
return or onward ticket

Why this verdict

Bosnian citizens are visa-exempt for short-term stays in Japan of up to 30 days for tourism. This is shorter than the standard 90-day exemption enjoyed by most Western passport holders.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Japan for up to 30 days. (Visa-free.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Bosnian passport holders stay in Japan?

Up to 30 days.

How much does entry to Japan cost for Bosnian citizens?

It is free. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

More destinations for this passport

Japan visa for other passports

See all verified passport rules for Japan

Travelling the other way?

Japanese citizens Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Disclaimer. Visa and entry requirements change frequently and without notice and may depend on your specific circumstances (nationality, passport type, purpose and length of stay, residence in other countries, onward route and current diplomatic situation). The information here is for general guidance only, may be out of date, and is not legal, immigration, or travel advice. All cost, duration, and popularity figures are estimates. Always confirm the exact, current requirements with the official source for the destination country — its embassy, consulate, immigration service, or official e-visa portal (linked where available) — and with your airline before booking or travelling. We do not guarantee accuracy or completeness and accept no liability for any loss, denied boarding, refused entry, or other consequences. Last-verified dates are shown for each record; a record without a recent verification date should be treated as unconfirmed.