Ukraine→Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ukraine to Bosnia and Herzegovina
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
You may stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 30 days. If you plan to stay beyond 30 days, a visa is required.
Can children travel on this route?
If you are under 18, you must travel with a letter of parental consent.
What should I do before I travel?
Before you travel, make sure you have an accepted travel document: an ordinary passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport.
Purchase travel insurance before departure because travel insurance is a condition of entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Be prepared to prove you have sufficient funds for your stay if asked at the border.
What happens at the border?
On arrival you must register: arrival registration is required at the border.
Border officers may ask to see your travel document and proof of sufficient funds. Failure to meet entry conditions can result in being denied entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. You do not need a visa to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for a tourist stay of up to 30 days.
How long can I stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?
You may stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 30 days. A visa is required if you plan to stay longer than 30 days.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina, so you must have travel insurance for your trip.
What travel documents are accepted for entry?
You must travel with an accepted travel document: an ordinary passport, a national identity card, or a temporary passport are all accepted for entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Will I need to show money or proof of funds at the border?
Yes. Border officers may ask you to show that you have sufficient funds for the duration of your stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What do minors need to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina?
If you are under 18, you need a letter of parental consent to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 6, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport, ID card, or temporary passport.
- 2Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- 3Complete the arrival registration
At the border
- 4Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Croatia — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 30 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
Open the guide
More about Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Ukraine embassy in Croatia