Bosnia and Herzegovina passport → Germany

Germany visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa-freeVisa-free short stay

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days.

Verified · Last checked 2026-09-04. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.

Key facts

Entry route	Visa-free short stay
How to apply	No visa needed — just go
Maximum stay	Up to 90 days
Government fee	No visa fee
Passport validity	At least 3 months
Biometrics	Required
Proof of funds	Sufficient funds may be requested for subsistence during the stay and financing the return journey; Germany specifies no fixed daily amount.

How to apply

1
Carry the qualifying passport
Travel with a valid biometric national passport issued by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
2
Travel without a visa
Enter Germany for an ordinary short tourist visit without obtaining a visa in advance.
3
Present supporting evidence if requested
Be prepared to show evidence of the trip's purpose and circumstances and sufficient funds for the stay and return journey.
4
Complete EES border registration
At the Schengen external border, provide the required personal and travel-document data; fingerprints and a facial image are collected.

Documents checklist

Identity

Valid biometric Bosnian national passport
Germany's visa waiver for Bosnia and Herzegovina applies only to biometric passport holders. The travel document must remain valid at least three months after planned departure and have been issued within the previous ten years.

Travel

Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the stay
Optional
May be requested at the border.

Financial

Evidence of sufficient funds
Optional
May be requested to cover subsistence during the stay and the return journey; no fixed daily rate is specified.

Supporting

Travel health insurance covering repatriation
Optional
Germany recommends obtaining insurance covering transport back to the home country; the source does not state it is mandatory for this visa-free route.

Proof of funds

Evidence of sufficient funds for subsistence
Evidence financing the return journey

The German Federal Foreign Office states that the required amount depends on the type and length of stay and has no fixed daily rates.

Good to know

The visa waiver applies only to biometric passports.
The visa-free stay is generally limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Gainful employment is not permitted during the visa-free stay.
The passport must be valid for at least three months after planned departure and issued within the last ten years.
Border officials may request evidence of the purpose and circumstances of the stay.
Border officials may request proof of sufficient funds for subsistence and the return journey.
Germany recommends travel health insurance covering repatriation; the reviewed source does not make it mandatory.
Germany's EES became fully operational on 10 April 2026; short-stay third-country travelers have fingerprints and facial images recorded at entry.

FAQ

Do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Germany?

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can visit Germany without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free short stay.

How long can citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina stay in Germany?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

What documents do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need for Germany?

Valid biometric Bosnian national passport; Evidence of purpose and circumstances of the stay; Evidence of sufficient funds; Travel health insurance covering repatriation.

How long must my passport be valid for Germany?

At least 3 months.

Sources

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