All applicants are required to complete an interview at the Embassy and submit the following documents:

Valid passport of applicant and copy of the passport

One passport size picture 35×45mm

Copy of a valid Residence permit for the United Arab Emirates (EID)

Copy of round trip ticket or itinerary 

Travel Insurance

In addition to the above, the following documents must be presented for: 

Visa C (short-term visa)

Purpose of visit:

If traveling as a tourist:

NOC Letter

Copy of bank statement last 3 months

Children below 18 years need to present birth certificate.

2) If visiting friends and/or relatives: 

Invitation Letter from a Bosnia and Herzegovina citizen or resident 

3) If traveling for business: 

Letter from employer stating the purpose of the trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or
2. Invitation Letter from a company in Bosnia and Herzegovina, certified by the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Service for Foreigner’s Affairs. 

4) If travelling for sport contest:

An Official invitation to international competition from national sport organization or Olympic Committee in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

5) If travelling for judicial procedure:

A court or the other official invitation for a judicial procedure in Bosnia and Herzegovina

6) If travelling for education:

Education admission certificate from Bosnia and Herzegovina Education Institution

Visa D (long-term visa)

Long Term Visa (Visa D) is being issued with multiple entries. A Stay cannot exceed 180 days in the period of one year beginning from the day of the first entry. To obtain Visa D applicants are obligated to submit the Invitation Letter certified by the Ministry of Security – Service for Foreigner’s Affairs :

1) For family reunification: Invitation Letter of a relative or a friend from Bosnia and Herzegovina certified by the Ministry of Security – Service for Foreigner’s Affairs

2) For work: Invitation Letter from the company in Bosnia and Herzegovina certified by the Ministry of Security – Service for Foreigners’ Affairs; as well as work permit issued by relevant authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina;

The Embassy reserves the right to request additional documentation!

A visa does not guarantee entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Foreigners may be requested at the border entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina to present all the relevant documents on the basis of which a visa was issued.