Bosnia-Herzegovina

Requisite Documents and Fees

Name: Bosnia-Herzegovina

Tourist

Note:- If applicant has Valid Schengen visa then he /she doesn’t require Bosnian visa for maximum 7 days but, they have to enter Bosnia through Schengen country via Air or by road transit European country If they are entering directly to Bosnia and Herzegovina then they need Visa.

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• Visa application form.
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
• Onward visa.
• Covering letter from the Applicant on the concerned Company’s Letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
• Invitation letter (attested by Bosnian authorities) from the Inviting / Sponsoring Bosnian National stating the Applicant’s name, passport number, date of birth, purpose and duration of visit.
• Travel Insurance.
• Confirmed Hotel Reservation.
• Proof of funds like bank statements for last 3 months, Income Tax Returns & copies of credit card.
• The Applicant has to come for personal interview with the Ambassador.
• Visa processing takes 4 to 5 working days.

Business

Note:- If applicant has Valid Schengen visa then he /she doesn’t require Bosnian visa for maximum 7 days but, they have to enter Bosnia through Schengen country via Air or by road transit European country If they are entering directly to Bosnia and Herzegovina then they need Visa.

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• Visa Application form.
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
• Onward visa.
• Covering letter from the Applicant on the concerned Company’s Letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
• A letter of invitation from Business Associates attested by Bosnian Authorities (like local municipality and police) as well as by the Chamber of Commerce in Bosnia (in original).
• Police clearance in Bosnia is also required.
• Confirmed Hotel Reservation.
• Bank statement for last 3 months.
• Travel insurance.
• Personal presence of the Applicant is mandatory now.
• All applications are referred to Ministry of Foreign affairs in Bosnia and processing can take 4 to 5 working days.

Transit

• Visa is issued.
• A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• Visa Application form.
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
• Onward visa.
• Covering letter from the Applicant on company’s letter head stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit.
• Invitation letter from the Inviting / Sponsoring Bosnian National stating the Applicant’s Name, Passport Number, Date of Birth, Purpose and Duration of visit.
• This letter further has to be attested by the Bosnian Authorities:
• Financial solvency Proof – Bank statement, Income tax paper & copies of Credit card.

Seamen

• A passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
• A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
• Visa Application form.
• One recent passport-size photograph.
• A Applicant needs confirmed return / onward air ticket.
• Onward visa.
• A covering letter from the Indian Shipping Company.
• A letter of Invitation from the Shipping Agent in Bosnia-Herzegovina stating particulars of the Seamen, date and port of joining to be faxed directly to the Embassy.
• Indian Seamen traveling on duty must hold letter of Guarantee from the Shipping Company with Seamen Book and passport.