Romania→Bosnia and Herzegovina
Romania to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Can children travel on this route?
If a traveller is under 18, they must carry a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, check that your passport is valid for at least three months beyond the date you will enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
You may travel using either an ordinary Romanian passport or your Romanian national identity card; no visa is required for stays of up to 90 days.
Purchase travel insurance if you wish; insurance is recommended but not required for entry.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you should be ready to present your passport or national identity card. Border officers may ask you to show that you have sufficient funds for the length of your stay.
No arrival registration or entry card is required.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Romanian citizens do not need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina for tourist stays of up to 90 days.
How long must my passport be valid for?
Your passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date you enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Can I travel with my national ID card instead of a passport?
You may use either an ordinary passport or your Romanian national identity card to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Will I need to prove I have enough money when I arrive?
Bosnia and Herzegovina may ask you at the border to show that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay.
Do I need any vaccinations before travelling?
There is no vaccination required or recommended specifically for travel from Romania to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina, but it is not a condition of entry.
What do minors need to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Travellers under 18 must have a notarised letter of parental consent to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Do I need to register on arrival or complete an entry card?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required when you enter Bosnia and Herzegovina from Romania.
Is there a Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy or consulate in Romania?
If you need consular help, Bosnia and Herzegovina maintains an embassy or consulate in Romania, so you can make applications without leaving the country.
What if I want to stay more than 90 days?
If you plan to stay longer than 90 days in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you will need to obtain a visa before or during your stay; a stay of up to 90 days does not require a visa.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- 3Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent with Notary
- 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: Bosnia and Herzegovina — 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
More about Bosnia and Herzegovina
Europe
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Currency
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
- Known for
- Old Bridge in Mostar, Sarajevo Tunnel, historic Ottoman architecture
- Food
- Ćevapi, Burek, Bosanski lonac