Sarajevo Visa Procedures: Is There a Visa for Sarajevo?

Sarajevo Visa Procedures: Is There a Visa for Sarajevo?

Turkish citizens who want to go to Sarajevo do not need a visa for touristic trips of up to 90 days within 180 days. Turkish citizens who will stay in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for long-term work or education purposes must apply for a visa at the Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is a Visa Required to Go to Sarajevo?

No, Turkish citizens with ordinary, special, service or diplomatic passports who want to travel to Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for touristic purposes do not require a visa for their visits of up to 90 days within 180 days. Turkish citizens who will stay in Sarajevo for long-term purposes for education or work must apply for a type D visa. Turkish citizens who will stay in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for long-term trade or business purposes must apply for a visa at the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Ankara or the Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Istanbul.

Do I Need a Visa to Travel to Sarajevo by Train?

There are two main routes that people who want to go to Sarajevo by train from Istanbul can follow. The first route starts from Istanbul and passes through Bulgaria and Serbia respectively, and the other one passes through Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia respectively to reach Sarajevo. Turkish citizens who want to go to Sarajevo by train must have a Bulgarian visa.

While Turkish citizens who want to travel to Sarajevo for touristic purposes do not require a visa for their visits of up to 90 days within 180 days, Bulgaria, Serbia and Croatia, which must be crossed during the train journey, require different visa requirements. While Serbia and Croatia do not require a visa for Turkish citizens for their visits of up to 90 days within 180 days, Turkish citizens who will be in Bulgarian territory must apply for a Bulgarian visa type appropriate for their purpose of visit if they do not have a Schengen visa or a multiple-entry Romanian visa.

Is There a Visa When Traveling to Sarajevo by Car?

There are two main routes to go to Sarajevo by car from Türkiye, one is via Bulgaria and Serbia, and the other is via Greece, Albania and Montenegro. Turkish citizens who want to go to Sarajevo by car must have a Bulgarian or Greek visa, depending on the route they choose.

Among the countries that must be crossed to go to Sarajevo by car from Türkiye, Serbia, Albania and Montenegro do not require visas for visits of Turkish citizens with ordinary, special, service or diplomatic passports for a maximum of 90 days within 180 days. Turkish citizens who will pass through Greek territory while going to Sarajevo by car must obtain a Schengen visa; Turkish citizens who will pass through Bulgaria must apply for a visa at the Bulgarian Consulate if they do not have a Schengen visa or a multiple-entry Romanian visa.

Does Sarajevo Require a Transit Visa from Türkiye?

Since there is a visa exemption between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Turkey, citizens of both countries are exempt from visas for their travels not exceeding 90 days within 180 days to the other country. Turkish citizens with ordinary, special, service or diplomatic passports who will transit through Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, do not require a visa for their visits of up to 90 days within 180 days.

Does Türkiye Require a Visa from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Official or ordinary passport holders of Bosnia and Herzegovina who wish to visit Türkiye are exempt from visas for their travels to Türkiye, provided that they do not exceed 90 days within 180 days. Since there is a visa exemption between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the Republic of Türkiye, Türkiye does not request visas from Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens.

What are the Required Documents for a Sarajevo Visa?

The documents required for a Sarajevo visa are listed below.

• Passport (Must have at least two blank pages.)
• Biometric photo (Two photographs are required, taken within the last 3 months, 3.5 cm wide and 4.5 cm long, and on a white background.)
• Photocopy of ID card
• Sarajevo visa application form
• Visa request petition
• Invitation letter (Required for certain visa types.)
• Flight tickets
• Hotel reservation documents
• Proof of financial adequacy (Account statement or pay slip can be submitted.)
• Bank statement
• Company information (Those who will apply for a business visa must submit documents such as the trade registry gazette, activity certificate and signature circular of their company.)
• Sarajevo health insurance
• Receipt showing that the Sarajevo visa fee has been paid

What are the Sarajevo Visa Requirements?

Turkish citizens who will stay in Sarajevo for a long time for education, work or business purposes must meet certain conditions in order to avoid problems in their travels and visa applications.

Sarajevo visa application requirements are listed below.

• The documents required for the visa application must be completed completely.
• Visa applications must be made in person at the Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina or through authorized visa centers.
• The applicant's passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the application date.
• It is appropriate for those who will apply for a Bosnia and Herzegovina business visa to make their appointments at least 1 month before the travel date in order to avoid any problems.
• The visa process should be carried out by paying attention to official and special days.

Is It Difficult to Get a Sarajevo Visa?

It is not difficult for Turkish citizens to obtain a Sarajevo visa if the documents required for obtaining a Sarajevo visa, such as passport, biometric photograph, copy of identity card, application form, flight and hotel reservation information and bank account statements, are prepared in accordance with the rules.

How to Get a Sarajevo Visa Appointment?

Sarajevo visa appointments must be made from the authorized Bosnia and Herzegovina Consulate in the province of residence. There is a Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy in Ankara or a Bosnia and Herzegovina Consulate General in Istanbul. Those who will apply for a Bosnia and Herzegovina visa should make their appointments 1 month before their travel date to eliminate possible problems.

How Much Is the Sarajevo Visa Fee?

Sarajevo visa fee is given in the table below.

Sarajevo Visa Services	Fee
Sarajevo Visa Fee	35 EUR
Filling Out Application Form & Petition	25 EUR
Meeting	Free
Biometrics Operations	40 EUR
Consulting Service	30 EUR
Total	130 EUR

What are the Covid-19 Precautions for Sarajevo Visa Procedures?

Within the scope of Covid-19 measures, Bosnia and Herzegovina does not impose quarantine or vaccination obligations on passengers coming from Türkiye, but requests certain information and documents regarding their health status.

Within the scope of Covid-19 measures taken by Bosnia and Herzegovina, passengers arriving in Sarajevo must present a negative PCR test taken within 0-48 hours of arrival, an antibody test, or proof of vaccination at least 14 days before entry or proof of having had the disease within the last 14 days to 6 months, and fill out the health information form distributed on the plane.

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and their spouses and children, passengers between the ages of 0-7, flight crews on duty whose last flight destination is Bosnia and Herzegovina, diplomatic passport holders and consular personnel on duty in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Civil Protection Service personnel who will urgently be on duty in Bosnia and Herzegovina, military forces of NATO and other states, heads of state and members of delegations whose arrival and departure are announced by the competent authority, citizens or residents of countries who will continue to the country they live in as transit are not required to present a PCR or antibody test upon entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

You can contact vizem.net for up-to-date information on the measures implemented by Bosnia and Herzegovina for passengers coming from Türkiye due to the Covid-19 outbreak.

How Many Days Does It Take to Get a Visa to Sarajevo?

Visa applications made to the Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina for long-term trips to Sarajevo are finalized within 6 working days. It is normal for people who apply for a Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for the first time to be called for an interview again, and in this case, the evaluation period of the visa application is extended. The busyness of the consulate and holidays may also cause the application period to be extended.

What are the conditions for a Sarajevo visa?

The conditions on which the processing time of a Sarajevo visa application depends are listed below.

• Submission of application documents in full and in accordance with the rules
• Visa application must be made to the Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in person or through authorized visa centers.
• Pay attention to official and special days during the application process.
• The visa application appointment should be made at least 1 month before the travel date.
• Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the application date.

Can I Go to Sarajevo Without a Visa?

Yes, Turkish citizens with official or ordinary passports who want to go to Sarajevo do not need a visa for their touristic trips of up to 90 days within 180 days.

The situations where you can go to Sarajevo without a visa are listed below.

• Touristic travels, provided that they do not exceed 90 days within 180 days.
• Transit passages provided that they do not exceed 90 days within 180 days.

Which institutions are authorized for Sarajevo visa procedures?

The authorized Bosnian and Herzegovinian diplomatic missions and consular units for visa procedures of Turkish citizens who will stay in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina, for long-term education, work or commercial purposes are listed below.

• Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Ankara
• Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Istanbul