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Bosnia and Herzegovina visit visa for Pakistan passport holders
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Summary
- Visa type
- Bosnia and Herzegovina short-stay visa (Visa C) from the Embassy in Islamabad
- Stay limit
- Up to 90 days within six months
- Entries
- Single or multiple, as stated on the visa
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina states that citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan need a visa to enter, leave or travel through the country; only Pakistani diplomatic and service passports are exempt, for stays of up to 90 days. Ordinary passport holders must get the visa from a diplomatic or consular mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina before reaching the border, and the Ministry names the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Islamabad as the mission serving Pakistan.
Bosnia and Herzegovina sits in the western Balkans, with Ottoman-era Sarajevo, the old bridge of Mostar, the waterfalls at Kravica and Una National Park among its draws. Pakistani visitors come for tourism, family visits, business with local firms, conferences and Islamic heritage, usually flying in via Istanbul or Gulf hubs.
Pakistani passport holders need a visa. The country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs states plainly that citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan must have a visa to enter, exit or pass through Bosnia and Herzegovina, while diplomatic and service passports are exempt for up to 90 days.
The visa must be obtained before you travel, from a mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. For Pakistan that is the embassy in Islamabad. Most visitors need the short-stay Visa C, which allows up to 90 days within six months and can be single or multiple entry, valid for up to a year.
Expect to show your purpose and your means. The Service for Foreigners' Affairs sets a minimum of BAM 150 per day of stay, and a host can send you a letter of invitation verified for BAM 10. Your passport must remain valid for at least three months after the visa expires.
A visa at the border is possible only in exceptional cases, costs BAM 100 and covers up to 15 days, so do not rely on it. The consular fee and processing time are not published, so contact the embassy in Islamabad early and allow plenty of time.
Checklist
Document requirements
- Pakistani passport whose validity exceeds the validity of the visa by at least three months
- Completed visa application form (Request for Visa Issuance, Form No. 1)
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Letter of invitation from a host in Bosnia and Herzegovina, verified by the Service for Foreigners' Affairs, where your trip is a visit or business stay
- Hotel booking or other proof of where you will stay
- Proof of funds of at least BAM 150 (or the equivalent) for each day of the stay
- Return or onward ticket booking
- Recent bank statements and any further papers the Embassy in Islamabad asks for
Pakistani ordinary passport holders apply to the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Islamabad, which the Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists as the mission responsible for Pakistan. A host in Bosnia and Herzegovina can strengthen the file with a verified letter of invitation, and border police may ask you to show BAM 150 per day of stay on arrival.
Checklist source: sps.gov.ba, mvp.gov.ba
Money and time
Fees and timeline
Fees
Official fee
Fee not published
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not publish the consular fee for a short-stay visa issued to Pakistani citizens, so ask the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Islamabad for the current amount before you apply. The Service for Foreigners' Affairs lists two related charges: BAM 100 for a visa issued at the border in exceptional cases, and BAM 10 to verify a letter of invitation.
Fee source
Timeline
Processing and appointments
No standard processing time is published for short-stay visas issued by the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Islamabad. Apply well ahead of your trip and ask the embassy how long it currently needs.
Official links
How to apply
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- GovernmentMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: visa regime for Pakistanmvp.gov.ba
- GovernmentMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: visasmvp.gov.ba
- GovernmentService for Foreigners' Affairs: entry of aliens to Bosnia and Herzegovinasps.gov.ba
- GovernmentService for Foreigners' Affairs: feessps.gov.ba
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Official statistics
Visa ratio
Not officially published
Bosnia and Herzegovina does not publish visa approval or refusal rates for Pakistani applicants.
A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.
Quick answers
FAQ
Do Pakistanis need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs says citizens of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan need a visa to enter, exit or transit Bosnia and Herzegovina. Only holders of Pakistani diplomatic and service passports are exempt, for up to 90 days.
Where do Pakistanis apply?
At a diplomatic or consular mission of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Ministry's page on Pakistan names the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Islamabad as the mission that serves Pakistan, so start there.
Which visa do tourists and business visitors need?
The short-stay visa, known as Visa C. It covers tourism, business, private visits, training, conferences, sports, cultural and religious events. Each stay, or several stays together, may not exceed 90 days within six months from the first entry.
Can I get a visa at the airport in Sarajevo?
Only in exceptional cases. Border posts such as Sarajevo, Banja Luka, Tuzla and Mostar airports can issue a single-entry Visa C for up to 15 days, at a fee of BAM 100. Plan to get your visa in advance, because the law expects you to hold it before arrival.
How much does the visa cost?
The Ministry does not publish the consular fee for Pakistani applicants, so confirm it with the Embassy in Islamabad. The Service for Foreigners' Affairs lists BAM 100 for an exceptional border visa and BAM 10 for verifying a letter of invitation.
How long must my passport be valid?
Your passport must stay valid for at least three months beyond the expiry date of the visa. Check this before applying, because a visa cannot be issued on a passport that runs out too soon.
How much money should I carry?
Bosnia and Herzegovina sets a minimum of BAM 150, or the same amount in a convertible currency, for each day of your intended stay. Border police can ask you to prove it in cash or with a card recognised by local banks.
What is a letter of invitation?
It is a letter from a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, a foreigner with long-term residence, or a company registered in the country, inviting you for a set purpose and period. The host has it verified by the Service for Foreigners' Affairs for a fee of BAM 10.
Can I get a multiple-entry visa?
Yes. Visa C can be single or multiple entry and is issued for up to one year, but the 90 days in six months limit still applies. A longer stay needs a Visa D, which allows up to six months within a year.
Do I need a visa just to change planes in Sarajevo?
The Ministry says Pakistani citizens need a visa for travel through the country as well as for entry. An airport transit visa (Visa A) exists for passing through the international transit area, so check with the embassy before booking a connection.
Can I extend a short-stay visa inside the country?
Only for force majeure, humanitarian, or serious professional or personal reasons. The request goes on the official extension form (Form No. 5) to the Service for Foreigners' Affairs before your current visa ends.
Is there an official refusal rate?
No. Bosnia and Herzegovina does not publish visa refusal statistics for Pakistani applicants.
Checked against
Official sources
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: visa regime and consular help for PakistanBosnia and Herzegovina source: mvp.gov.ba/en/org_cmd57sdlc000nn43u2rk8pgsd_638886848770940073
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: visas for foreign citizensBosnia and Herzegovina source: mvp.gov.ba/en/vize
- Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: entry of aliens (visas, invitation letters, means of subsistence)Bosnia and Herzegovina source: sps.gov.ba/en/information-for-foreigners/entry-of-aliens-to-bih/
- Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: feesBosnia and Herzegovina source: sps.gov.ba/en/information-for-foreigners/fees/
Last checked for Bosnia and Herzegovina visas on 5 November 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.
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