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Bosnia and Herzegovina Visa Requirements for Central African Republic Citizens

Visa required

Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Visas (visa regime by country) · checked 7 Oct 2026

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Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaBosnia and Herzegovina visa options for Central African Republic citizens

Short-Stay Visa C

Embassy
Fee
31 EUR

Single-entry/exit or transit visa fee published by the Foreign Investment Promotion Agency of Bosnia and Herzegovina; a multiple-entry/exit or transit visa costs €57 for up to 90 days and €72 for over 90 days. The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar publishes a consular fee of EUR 60 for a type C visa; its document list includes a copy of a return air ticket, travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 or USD 50,000 and, for tourists, proof of a paid tourist trip including accommodation and transport, or proof of an organised trip or paid accommodation.

What the Bosnia and Herzegovina visa rules mean for Central African Republic travellers

Central African Republic citizens need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Start the application several weeks before departure: you will typically need a passport valid for six months with blank pages, a completed application form, passport photos, a travel itinerary, proof of accommodation and of sufficient funds, and sometimes an invitation letter or bank statements.

The main option is the Short-Stay Visa C, which costs 31 EUR.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Bosnia and Herzegovina applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you plan to leave Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive. The Governme…
  • Travel insurance: The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists travel insurance covering EUR 30,000 or USD 50,000 among the documents required for a visa. No official source we could read states an insurance requirement for visa-…
  • Return or onward ticket: The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Qatar lists a photocopy of the return air ticket among the documents required for a visa. No official source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement for visa-…
  • Proof of funds: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina says the minimum amount of financial resources required for a foreigner's stay is KM 150.00, or the equivalent in a freely convertible foreign currency, for each…

Bosnia and Herzegovina entry rules compared

Bosnia and Herzegovina lets 98 passports in without a visa and requires an embassy visa from 100. Central African Republic citizens are treated the same way as Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana and Burkina Faso. Overall the Central African Republic passport ranks #167 in the world with 21 visa-free destinations.

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In the other direction, Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa to visit Central African Republic.

Flag of Bosnia and HerzegovinaEntry requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Passport validity

90 days

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you plan to leave Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive. The Government of Canada says it must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave.

UK FCDO — Bosnia and Herzegovina entry requirements✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Arrival cards and declarations: Registration of stay (within 48 hours)

48 hours

The Government of Canada says that if you plan to visit for 3 or more days you must register with local police within 48 hours of your arrival; if you stay in a hotel, the staff will register you, and otherwise you fill in the registration form and submit it at the closest police station. The UK Foreign Office says all foreign nationals must register with the police within 72 hours of arrival.

Government of Canada — Bosnia and Herzegovina travel advice: entry and exit requirements (registration)✓ Checked 6 Oct 2026

Registration after arrival

48 hours

A foreigner on a visa or visa-free stay must register their address with the Service or the police within 48 hours of entering Bosnia and Herzegovina, unless staying less than 3 days. If the foreigner uses accommodation services, the provider, not the foreigner, has this duty and must register within 12 hours of providing accommodation. A foreigner who should register and does not is fined 100 to 500 KM.

Service for Foreigners' Affairs of BiH — Stay of foreigners in BiH (Boravak stranaca u BiH)✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Overstay penalties

A foreigner who stays in Bosnia and Herzegovina longer than the visa or temporary residence permit allows, or does not leave within the period set by law or by decision, is fined 300 to 1,500 KM. If the overstay is no more than three days and the foreigner can justify the delay, the Service or the Border Police may issue a misdemeanour order and collect 100 KM for each day of overstay, without other measures. Expulsion orders a foreigner to leave and bans entry and stay for one to five years. The UK government says that if you do not have a stamp, the Border Police may fine you when you leave.

Service for Foreigners' Affairs of BiH (sps.gov.ba) — Law on Foreigners (Zakon o strancima), Sl. glasnik BiH 88/15✓ Checked 12 Oct 2026

Customs allowances

10,000 euros

Bosnia and Herzegovina's Indirect Taxation Authority says all travellers bringing in or taking out cash or securities valued at more than 10,000 euros must declare it to customs at every border crossing, on a currency declaration form available from customs officers at all international border crossings or from its website.

Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Information for citizens and travellers (bringing in and taking out cash)✓ Checked 7 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Central African citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Central African Republic passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina, issued by an embassy or consulate before travel.

How much does a Bosnia and Herzegovina visa cost for Central African Republic citizens?

Short-Stay Visa C: 31 EUR.

How do Central African Republic citizens apply for a Bosnia and Herzegovina visa?

Apply at an embassy or consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina before you travel. Prepare a valid passport, a completed application form, photos and any supporting documents the embassy asks for.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The UK Foreign Office says your passport must have an expiry date at least 90 days after the date you plan to leave Bosnia and Herzegovina, and a date of issue less than 10 years before the date you arrive. The Government of Canada says it must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you expect to leave.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.

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