You need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina if you have a Syrian passport

These visas exist for Bosnia and Herzegovina, but they cannot be applied for online with Syrian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Yes. Syrian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Bosnia and Herzegovina may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Two passport photos 35x45mm, white background
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Round-trip flight reservation or travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds (EUR 150 per day minimum)
Travel insurance covering Bosnia and Herzegovina

Entry requirements for Syrian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Syrian passport holders entering Bosnia and Herzegovina as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory accommodation booking
Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Russia Last checked 2026-08-11
Required
Mandatory proof of minimum funds
Travelers must have sufficient funds of KM 150.00 (USD 89.00) each day of the intended stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Please see the source for more details.
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Russia Last checked 2026-08-11
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina; -Foreign nationals residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Russia Last checked 2026-08-11
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Russia Last checked 2026-08-11
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last checked 2026-08-11
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last checked 2026-08-11
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Bosnia and Herzegovina. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
Last checked 2026-08-11

A look at Bosnia and Herzegovina

Stari Most, Mostar — UNESCO World Heritage Site rebuilt after the 1990s conflict
Sarajevo — Where East meets West in the heart of the Balkans
Trebinje — A hidden gem in Herzegovina's wine country
Blagaj Tekke — 16th-century Dervish monastery at the source of the Buna River