Lithuania→Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lithuania to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Do I need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Lithuanian citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina for short tourist visits; you may board with your travel document only. This visa‑free permission does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
Accepted travel documents for this route are an ordinary Lithuanian passport and a Lithuanian national identity card. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry. A driving licence and a temporary passport are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vaccinations recommended for travellers include hepatitis A, hepatitis B and adult boosters for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap).
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
One entry permits a stay of up to 90 days; the allowance is 90 days per 180‑day period. Information on extending a tourist stay or penalties for overstaying is not provided here.
Can children travel on this route?
Travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults: an ordinary passport or a national identity card. No additional parental consent or notarised documents are required for minors travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina as tourists.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended for your trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina but it is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Can I travel with my national ID card or do I need a passport?
You may use your Lithuanian national identity card to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina for this tourist trip; a passport is also accepted.
Will I have to prove I can afford my trip?
You are not required to show proof of funds for this route; Bosnian authorities do not ask you to present bank statements or cash evidence on entry.
Do I have to complete an arrival form or register on arrival?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for tourists arriving from Lithuania; you do not need to fill in an arrival form on entry.
Are any vaccinations required or recommended?
No vaccinations are mandatory to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. Vaccinations recommended for travellers include hepatitis A, hepatitis B and adult boosters for tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap).
Can I work or study while visiting on this permission?
Paid work or study are not permitted on a short tourist visit under this visa‑free arrangement.
Will a temporary passport or my driving licence be accepted?
A temporary passport and a driving licence are not accepted travel documents for entry on this route; use an ordinary passport or your national identity card.
Who do I contact if I need consular help while in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
If you lose your passport or need consular help, the nearest Lithuanian diplomatic mission that covers Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Hungary; its contact details are published on the embassy website for consular assistance.
What passport validity do I need when I arrive?
Border officers check that your passport is valid for at least 3 months beyond the date of entry, so make sure the travel document you present meets that validity rule.
Does my child need extra paperwork or consent to travel?
Children and other travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults: an ordinary passport or a national identity card. No additional parental consent or notarised paperwork is required for minors.
Do I need to apply for a visa or ETA before I travel?
There is no visa or electronic travel authorisation required for Lithuanian citizens travelling as tourists to Bosnia and Herzegovina; you board and travel with your travel document only.
Is there an entry fee or tourist tax I must pay on arrival?
You do not have to pay an entry fee when arriving as a tourist from Lithuania; no tourist entry charge is required on this route.
Can I transit through Bosnia and Herzegovina on this route without extra paperwork?
Transit rules are not specified in the sources for this tourist route; check with carriers or the relevant authorities if you have a specific transit plan.
What happens if my passport is damaged or nearly full of stamps?
If your passport is damaged or missing required blank pages, you risk refusal at check‑in or at the border; carry a valid ordinary passport or your national ID card that meets the required validity.
Where do I get the visa?
No application is needed for entry on this route. If you require consular assistance, the nearest Lithuanian diplomatic mission covering Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Embassy of the Republic of Lithuania in Hungary; the embassy website is listed for consular help and contact details.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 3 months beyond your trip.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Hungary — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
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