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RussiaRussia visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens (2026)
Visa-free · up to 30 days. No. Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders do not need a visa for Russia for tourism and can stay up to 30 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.
Visa-free for up to 30 days, no advance application needed.
VTBy the Visa and Trips editorial teamLast updated
Russia entry requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens
- Requirement
- Visa-free
- Allowed stay
- 30 days
What to bring to Russia
- Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement)
- Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for
Good to know
- Single entry, valid 120 days, stay up to 30 days; apply 4–86 days before entry.
Russia at a glance for travellers
- 66 of 198 passports can enter Russia without a visa (visa-free, visa on arrival or an ETA).
- The Bosnia and Herzegovina passport gets visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 105 destinations in our dataset.
Sources and last checked
| What | Official source | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Requirement & allowed stay | Open passport-index dataset (passportindex.org data, 17 Feb 2026) | 17 Feb 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Russian MFA: unified e-visa | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Fees, processing & entry formalities | Embassy of Russia (Washington): e-visas | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Official portal | Russia e-Visa (MFA) | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Independent official overview | UK FCDO, Russia entry requirements | 22 Oct 2026 |
The Visa and Trips editorial team checks these sources every week. See our editorial and verification policy.
Frequently asked questions
Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa for Russia?
No. Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders do not need a visa for Russia for tourism and can stay up to 30 days. You still need a valid passport and should carry proof of onward travel.
How long can Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders stay in Russia?
Up to 30 days per visit for tourism without a visa. Overstaying can lead to fines or entry bans.
What documents do Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need for Russia?
Passport valid for the whole stay (many countries expect 6 months beyond arrival); Return or onward ticket; Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address); Proof of sufficient funds (bank card or recent statement); Any arrival card or registration the destination asks for.
Do Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for anything before travelling to Russia?
No advance visa application is needed for a tourist visit. Carry a valid passport and proof of onward travel.