🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina passport 🇮🇹 Italy
No visa needed
- Stay up to 90 days
- No visa fee
No — Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Italy. You can enter visa-free.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for Italy
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 3 months beyond your Schengen stay
- Onward or return ticket RequiredProof of onward/return travel required at border
- Proof of funds RequiredApprox. €100 per day of stay (varies by country)
- Travel insurance RequiredMin. €30,000 medical coverage for the entire Schengen area
- Routine vaccines RecommendedTetanus, MMR up to date
- Maximum 90 days in any 180-day period across all Schengen countries combined
- Keep hotel bookings and travel itinerary ready for inspection
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Entering Italy
What this usually involves for visa-free entry — not a checklist researched for Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 4 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule — commonly six months beyond arrival, but the Schengen area requires three months beyond departure and some countries only require it to cover your stay
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Travel itinerary
Steps 3 steps
- Arrive at the destination country
- Present your passport at immigration
- Receive entry stamp — no prior visa needed
About Italy
A living museum of art, history, world-class cuisine, and timeless romance
- Capital
- Rome
- Currency
- Euro (€)
- Language
- Italian
- Time zone
- CET (UTC+1)
- Best time to visit
- April – June, September – October
Official sources
Always confirm with Italy's own government before you travel:
- Italy official visa information ↗ vistoperitalia.esteri.it
- Italy embassies & consulates ↗ esteri.it
Common questions
Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa to visit Italy?
No — Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Italy. You can enter visa-free.
How long can Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders stay in Italy?
Up to 90 days.
How much does a Italy visa cost for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens?
No visa fee. Fees change — confirm on the official page before applying.
How long must my passport be valid to enter Italy?
Valid for at least 3 months beyond your Schengen stay
Does Italy give visas to Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens?
Italy does not require a visa from Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens for short stays (up to 90 days).
Where can Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens find official Italy visa information?
On Italy's official site: https://vistoperitalia.esteri.it/home/en