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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa for Switzerland?

Visa-free · 90 days

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Visa-free
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Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Switzerland: passport comparison

Bosnia and Herzegovina

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #88 · mobility 130.7

Switzerland

122

visa-free countries

Global rank: #16 · mobility 170.7
69

countries both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland can enter visa-free together

Bosnia and Herzegovina + Switzerland: passport compatibility

64%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland travel together — by entry type:

69 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
21 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
70 access differs

Where Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (69)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Only Bosnia and Herzegovina is visa-free (4)

Where to apply: Switzerland has no mission in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Serbia 266 km
Applications accepted in: Belgrade
2
Kosovo 299 km
Applications accepted in: Pristina
3
Austria 468 km
Applications accepted in: Vienna

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

Your odds of getting the visa: Bosnia and Herzegovina → Switzerland

Visa guides tell you whether a visa is required. This block answers the second question — will you get it. Figures come from the European Commission's official 2025 statistics, broken down per country pair.

5,8%
of Schengen visa applications refused in Bosnia and Herzegovina
-8,7 pp below the Schengen average (14.5%) — refused less often than average
+2.1 pp year-over-year: 2024 was 3.7%, now 5.8%
2,842applications filed
2,547visas issued
164refusals
#96strictest of 118 countries

The Commission counts applications by where they were filed — at consulates located in Bosnia and Herzegovina — rather than by the applicant's nationality. For most countries these nearly coincide, but applications filed there by other nationals are included too. 2025 data. Source: European Commission, DG HOME

How the entry rule changed: Bosnia and Herzegovina → Switzerland

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina → Switzerland rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Bosnia and Herzegovina passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Switzerland: good to know

Bern

Capital

Swiss Franc (CHF)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+41

Calling code

C, J

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

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Documents you'll usually need for Switzerland

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Up to 90 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can visit Switzerland visa-free for up to 90 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens stay in Switzerland without a visa?
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders are allowed to stay up to 90 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Bosnia and Herzegovina or Switzerland?
The Switzerland passport is stronger: 122 visa-free countries versus 74. Global rank: Bosnia and Herzegovina #88, Switzerland #16.
Where can Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 69 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Switzerland?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Switzerland?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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