Visa exemption

Pakistani passport holders are not exempt from visa requirements for entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina, regardless of holding a valid Schengen visa

Application notes

• Pakistani passport holders with a valid Schengen visa are not granted visa-free entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina; a visa is required for all travelers
• Holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa or EU residence permit may be exempt from the visa requirement for stays up to 30 days, provided the visa/permit is valid for the duration of the stay
• Applications must be submitted to the nearest Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina or the designated diplomatic mission covering the applicant's jurisdiction
• Applicants should initiate the visa process at least four to six weeks before the intended date of travel
• All documents must be submitted in English or accompanied by a certified translation into one of the official languages of Bosnia and Herzegovina
• The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina ( provides the official list of diplomatic missions and visa requirements