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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Russia citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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Citizens of Russia can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Russia vs Bosnia and Herzegovina: passport comparison

Russia

81

visa-free countries

Global rank: #93 · mobility 125.4

Bosnia and Herzegovina

74

visa-free countries

Global rank: #88 · mobility 130.7
34

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

Russia + Bosnia and Herzegovina: passport compatibility

51%

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

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

34 both visa-free
21 both visa on arrival
23 both e-visa / eTA
23 both need a visa
96 access differs

Where Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 (34)

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

Country Max stay Passport rank
Argentina 90 days #44
Azerbaijan 90 days #126
Belarus 30 days #114
Brazil 90 days #43
Chile 90 days #45
China 30 days #112
Colombia 90 days #74
Cuba 90 days #138
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 360 days #83
Grenada 90 days #65
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 14 days #46
Kyrgyzstan 60 days #134
Macao 30 days #67
Malaysia 30 days #41
Micronesia 30 days #89
Moldova 90 days #92
Montenegro 30 days #76
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Serbia 30 days #72
Seychelles 90 days #58
Swaziland 30 days #120
Tajikistan 30 days #149
Trinidad and Tobago 30 days #63
Tunisia 90 days #131
Turkey 60 days #94
Uzbekistan 30 days #142

How the entry rule changed: Russia → Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

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

4rule changes for the Russia passport, 4 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 →

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Documents you'll usually need for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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 30 days

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Russia citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Citizens of Russia can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free for up to 30 days. Just a valid passport at the border.
How long can Russia citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?
Russia passport holders are allowed to stay up to 30 days per visit.
Which passport is stronger — Russia or Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The Russia passport is stronger: 81 visa-free countries versus 74. Global rank: Russia #93, Bosnia and Herzegovina #88.
Where can Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 34 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
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 Russia and Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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