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Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for Russian citizens

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Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Passport Russian passport Destination Bosnia and Herzegovina Conditional

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Entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina for Russian citizens depends on conditions — see below.

Last verified: 23 Jul 2026

What this means: Entry depends on your specific circumstances — read the conditions below and confirm with the official source before you travel.

Current condition: Russian ordinary-passport holders may enter visa-free for tourism for up to 30 days with an original tourist-services contract (tourist voucher), or for up to 90 days with an invitation letter verified by Bosnia and Herzegovina's Service for Foreigners’ Affairs for the purposes listed by the MFA.

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

This answer is for ordinary Russian 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?	Conditional	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: 90 days
Official cost: Varies — see notes
Before departure: Depends on the conditions below — check before booking
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Before you travel

1 Entry step Depends on the conditions below — check before booking Official route (opens in a new tab)
2 Stay limit 90 days
3 Official fee Varies — see notes
4 Passport validity 3-month validity after departure. Full note below. See full note
5 Transit airside: not required; landside: not required. Full note below. See full note
6 Freshness Checked 23 Jul 2026; confidence: medium

Shareable verdict: Entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina for Russian citizens depends on conditions — see below. Checked 23 Jul 2026.

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Cost note

Government fees, if any, can change by nationality, visa type and application channel. Confirm the current fee on the official destination source before paying.

Passport and transit notes

Passport validity: passport valid for at least 3 months after departure; Bosnia and Herzegovina's Ministry of Security requires the travel document to remain valid for at least three months after the intended departure date and to have been issued within the past ten years, unless it is permanently valid.; Validity source (opens in a new tab) Validity guide
Transit: airside transit: not required; landside transit: not required; The MFA permits Russian citizens to transit without a visa on a valid travel document for up to three days, exceptionally up to seven days when the transit itinerary requires it.; Transit source (opens in a new tab) Transit guide

What you need

Russian passport
Original tourist-services contract (tourist voucher) for a tourist stay of up to 30 days, or a verified invitation letter for an eligible stay of up to 90 days
Proof of the purpose covered by the voucher or invitation
Proof of accommodation, funds and onward travel if requested

Why this verdict

Russian ordinary-passport access is conditional rather than a general tourist exemption. The MFA publishes a 30-day visa-free tourist route with an original tourist voucher and a separate route of up to 90 days with a verified invitation for listed purposes. Reconfirm the document and purpose before booking.

Conditional rules

Original tourist-services contract (tourist voucher) held for a tourist visit Visa-free

Up to 30 days. The MFA permits Russian nationals to enter, exit or stay for up to 30 days without a visa with the original tourist-services contract.
Invitation letter verified by the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs held for an MFA-listed purpose Visa-free

Up to 90 days. The MFA permits a stay of up to 90 days with the verified invitation for listed business, expert, scientific, educational, cultural, sports, training, medical or private-visit purposes.

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina for Russian citizens depends on conditions — see below. (Conditional.) Verified 23 Jul 2026 against the official source.

How long can Russian passport holders stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Up to 90 days.

How much does entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina cost for Russian citizens?

The official fee varies — see the official source. This page tracks the official government fee only, not agent markup.

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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.