Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sarajevo's bazaar, Mostar's Old Bridge and Herzegovina's waterfalls, open to Indians who already hold a multiple-entry Schengen or US visa.

Visa required, but not for holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU or US visa or a residence permit from those statesUp to 30 days per uninterrupted stay and 90 days in any 180 days, within the validity of the visa or permit usedSarajevo

Entry rules for Indian passports

EntryVisa required, but not for holders of a valid multiple-entry Schengen, EU or US visa or a residence permit from those states
StayUp to 30 days per uninterrupted stay and 90 days in any 180 days, within the validity of the visa or permit used
Government feeNo Bosnian fee if you enter on a qualifying visa; otherwise €31 for a single-entry visa, €57 multiple-entry up to 90 days
ProcessingNone for qualifying visa holders; otherwise apply at a Bosnian embassy or consulate abroad (processing time not stated)
Official sitefipa.vijeceministara.gov.ba

When to go

The best months are May, June, September, October. Flights from India: No non-stop flights; typically one stop via Istanbul, Doha, Dubai or a European hub, about 10 to 14 hours in total. Currency: Convertible mark (KM or BAM), pegged to the euro at about 1.96 KM per euro; check the day's rate. Clocks: IST − 4:30 (IST − 3:30 in summer).

Trip guides

Bosnia and Herzegovina guides