🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa
Good news if you're heading to Bosnia and Herzegovina on a Turkish ordinary passport: no visa needed. You can spend up to 90 days within any 180-day window, plenty of time to wander Sarajevo's Baščaršija or stand on the Mostar Bridge. Just bring a valid passport and your itinerary.
Ordinary (Burgundy)
Republic of Türkiye ordinary passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days in 180 days. It is sufficient for the passport to be valid for at least 3 months before the end of the trip. You may be asked for a return ticket and accommodation document at the border.
Official application →Special (Green)
Green passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Service (Grey)
Gray passport holders are visa-free for up to 90 days in 180 days.
Diplomatic (Black)
Black passport holders are visa-free, by mutual agreement.
Cities to Visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No. Holders of an ordinary (burgundy) Turkish passport can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free and stay up to 90 days within any 180-day period. The same applies to green, grey and black passport holders.
How is the 90-day limit counted?
Your total stay is capped at 90 days across any rolling 180-day window. You can stay three months straight or split your trips into shorter visits over the year, as long as the days don't add up to more than 90.
What should I carry at the border?
A valid passport and a return or onward ticket are the basics. Border officers may ask about your accommodation or sufficient funds. Entry rules change from time to time, so it's worth a quick check of the official Foreign Ministry page (mfa.gov.tr) before you fly.
What about service and diplomatic passports?
Holders of service (grey), special (green) and diplomatic (black) passports also enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free, under the same 90-in-180 rule.