Visa requirement

Russia visa for Bosnian citizens

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

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Passport Bosnian passport Destination Russia Visa-free

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Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Russia for up to 30 days in any 60-day window.

Last verified:

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 in any 60-day window.
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 / 60-day window
Official cost
Free
Before departure
Nothing required before departure

Before you travel

  1. 1 Entry step Nothing required before departure Official route (opens in a new tab)
  2. 2 Stay limit 30 days / 60-day window
  3. 3 Official fee Free
  4. 4 Passport validity recommendation Conservative recommendation stored below. See full note
  5. 5 Transit recommendation landside: not required. Full note below. See full note
  6. 6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Russia for up to 30 days in any 60-day window. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Passport and transit notes

Passport validity recommendation
The current KD MID country table confirms the entry route but does not publish a universal numeric passport-validity or blank-page threshold for every ordinary-passport route. Confirm the exact visa or bilateral document rule with the official source and responsible consular channel.
Related source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit recommendation
landside transit: not required; The reviewed official country table and eVisa portal do not publish a universal airside-transit-without-visa rule. Airport, ticketing, baggage, authorized crossing-point and border-control handling can change the answer; confirm the exact itinerary with the operating carrier and Russian consular channel. Crossing Russian border control follows the entry route shown on this page.
Related source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

  • Bosnian ordinary passport
  • Proof of onward or return travel if requested
  • Proof of accommodation, funds, purpose of travel or medical insurance if requested
  • Migration card / registration formalities after arrival if applicable

Why this verdict

Bosnian citizens are mapped from Russia's KD MID official entry-conditions table for ordinary short visits. This guidance is intentionally conservative: bilateral exemptions, biometric passport conditions, diplomatic/service passports, APEC cards, crew routes, work, study, sanctions, overland border rules, airline routing and transit control can change the practical answer. Reconfirm on the official source before booking.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Russia?

Bosnian citizens do not need a visa for Russia for up to 30 days in any 60-day window. (Visa-free.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Bosnian passport holders stay in Russia?

Up to 30 days in any 60-day window.

How much does entry to Russia cost for Bosnian citizens?

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

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