🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina passport 🇦🇪 UAE
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border when you land — nothing to apply for in advance
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders do not need a visa in advance for UAE — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay or fee for this route — check the official page before you travel.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Before you board for UAE
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 6 months
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RequiredHotel booking or host details often required
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Many nationalities receive free visa on arrival (30 days, extendable)
- Respect Islamic customs — dress modestly, no public displays of affection
- Alcohol only in licensed premises; strict public intoxication laws
- Prescription medications must be declared and may require prior approval
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
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Getting a visa on arrival for UAE
What this usually involves for a visa on arrival — not a checklist researched for Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 5 items
- Passport meeting the destination's validity rule (commonly six months beyond arrival)
- Completed arrival/VOA form (available on plane or at airport)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Cash for visa fee (check destination for accepted currencies)
Steps 4 steps
- Collect the Visa on Arrival form from the plane or airport counter
- Fill out the form and queue at the VOA desk
- Submit your documents and pay the visa fee
- Receive your visa stamp and proceed to immigration
About UAE
Ultra-modern luxury rising from the desert — where ambition has no limits
- Capital
- Abu Dhabi
- Currency
- UAE Dirham (AED)
- Language
- Arabic (English widely spoken)
- Time zone
- GST (UTC+4)
- Best time to visit
- November – April
Official sources
Always confirm with UAE's own government before you travel:
- UAE official visa information ↗ smartservices.icp.gov.ae
- UAE embassies & consulates ↗ mofa.gov.ae
Common questions
Do Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens need a visa to visit UAE?
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders do not need a visa in advance for UAE — a visa is issued on arrival at the border.
How long can Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders stay in UAE?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check UAE's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a UAE visa cost for Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check UAE's official visa information before you apply.
How long does it take to get a UAE visa?
Processing time: Issued on arrival (typically 15–60 minutes).
How long must my passport be valid to enter UAE?
Valid for at least 6 months
Does UAE give visas to Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens?
Yes — UAE issues Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens a visa on arrival at the border or airport, so no embassy application is needed beforehand.
Where can Bosnia and Herzegovina citizens find official UAE visa information?
On UAE's official site: https://smartservices.icp.gov.ae/echannels/web/client/default.html