Visas And Consular Services
VISAS
Appointments for consular services (visas, Bosnian passports, and other services) must be booked via the link:
https://www.picktime.com/bhembassyconsulateamman Sunday to Wednesday 10:00 to 12:00
PHONE CONTACT HOURS: FROM 2:00PM TO 3:00 PM for Consular Affaires (visas, passports, etc.) (for unwritten information).
Jordanian, Iraqi, Lebanese, Syrian and Palestinian passport holders REQUIRE a visa for entry and a stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Nationals of countries for which a visa is otherwise required may, however, enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for a stay of up to 30 days provided that they hold a valid multiple entry Schengen visa or USA visa or EU state visa or a residence permit in a Schengen or any EU state or the USA.
"(]) Citizens of the countries with whom Bosnia and Herzegovina has a visa regime, may enter Bosnia and Herzegovina with passport, without the obligation to obtain a visa for entry, exit, transit and stay on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina only if they have a valid multiple entry visa or residence permit issued by the signatory countries of the Schengen Agreement, the EU member states or the United States of America.
It doesn’t apply to British visa or resident permit because the UK is not part of the EU any more.
(2) A period of stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina in cases of this Article, is possible up to 90 days in any 180-day period, provided that the one continuous stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot be longer than 30 days and within validity period of a visa or a residence permit issued by the countries referred to in paragraph (1) of this Article. "All foreigners, regardless of whether they require a visa, may be asked at the point of entry to demonstrate financial sufficiency during their intended stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina (75 EUR or the equivalent in convertible currency per day).
Appointments for consular services (visas, Bosnian passports, and other services) must be booked via the link:
https://www.picktime.com/bhembassyconsulateamman
PHONE CONTACT HOURS: FROM 2:00PM TO 3:00 PM for Consular Affaires (visas, passports, etc.)
IMPORTANT!
REGISTER YOUR ADDRESS OF RESIDENCE IN BIH!
- If an foreigner wishes to remain at the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina longer than three days (private accommodation), an foreigner or landlord with whom foreigner resides is obliged to register the address of his/her residence directly to competent organizational unit of the service or police within 48 hours from the moment of entry.
- If a foreigner uses accommodation such as (accommodation at legal entities - hotels, motels, lodgings, camps and similar), they are obliged to report a foreigner to competent organizational unit of service. The providers of accommodation while registration of residence/during his/her stay, must not confiscate and keep travel documents of foreigners. A foreigner should ask from them a certificate on registration of residence or bill on paid services.
- Foreigner is obliged to possess an evidence on registration of residence and to represent this evidence while leaving Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the request of border police officer.
- In case that the landlord (private accommodation, hotel) or a foreigner fails to make registration at all, he/she shall be sanctioned for misdemeanour.
For all additional information (field offices, contact phone numbers and e-mail addresses) you may obtain at the web site of the Service for Foreigners' Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina: www.sps.gov.ba
VISA APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Visa applications must be lodged in person 10 to 30 days prior to departure, except for applications for a Long term visa (Visa D) which must be lodged in person 1 to 3 months prior to departure.
All applicants are required to complete an interview at the Embassy and submit the following documents:
1- Passport (valid at least 3 months following the visa expiry date);
2- A completed Visa Application Form (no corrections please);
available on:
http://sps.gov.ba/dokumenti/obrasci/zahtjev_izdavanje_vize.pdf
3- One photo (passport size).
4- Invitation letter certified by the Service for Foreigners'Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
4- In case the Invitation letter is not provided, applicant must have prepaid Hotel voucher (original) from Bosnia and Herzegovina
5- Bank account statement for last three months
5- Travel insurance certification.
6- Flight ticket
• Visa fees and mailing expenses (Money Order payable to Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina).
PHONE CONTACT HOURS: FROM 2:00PM TO 3:00 PM for Consular Affaires (visas, passports, etc.)
**Dear visitors, The opening hours of the Consular Section: from 10:00 AM. to 12:00 PM. Sunday to Wednesday you must book an appointment on
https://www.picktime.com/bhembassyconsulateamman
Important note:
Visa applications must be submitted at least 15 days before departure.
For nationalities: Syrian, Iraqi . A visa application cannot be submitted without an official invitation issued by the Foreigners Office in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Original).
IMPORTANT:
Foreigners can be requested at the point of entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina to present all the relevant documents on the basis of which a visa was issued.
A visa does not guarantee entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina!
VISA FEES:
Short Term Visa (Visa C)
64 USD - Single entry
64 USD - Multiple entries
Long Term Visa (Visa D) – 101 USD
TYPES OF VISAS
• VISA C - Short Term Visa
• VISA D - Long Term Visa
Transit Visa (Visa B) is issued for one or two (or exceptionally more) transits via Bosnia and Herzegovina’s territory. Total time during one transit cannot exceed five days. Visa B may be valid up to a maximum of six months.
Visa B supporting documents:
• Documentation on which basis it can be reasonable to conclude a purpose for the transit through Bosnia and Herzegovina,
• Visas of the next transit country and destination country (If some visas are not required, then provide written evidence of visa exemption from the competent Embassy or Consulate).
• Means of transport.
• Evidence of sufficient funds (personal bank statements, pay slips, audited accounts, taxation records or credit card limit) for accommodation and support during the transit, travel to third country, medical costs, etc.
• Documentation showing an incentive and authority to return to home country.
IMPORTANT:
Foreigners can be requested at the point of entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina to present all the relevant documents on the basis of which a visa was issued.
A visa does not guarantee entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina!
NOTE:
The Embassy may request an applicant to submit evidence of real estate (property) ownership, or permanent income in the country of origin or the country of departure, or evidence of university attendance, or the like, as proof that the applicant will leave Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Embassy may request additional clarification of the submitted documents and information.
If an application is incomplete the applicants will be given 15 days to provide the missing information and/or documents. This will extend the time for the decision on a visa application.
Visa application charges are not refundable.
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HONORARY CONSULATE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, BEIRUT
Anyone interested in obtaining a Bosnian visa or for some other consular services can contact the Honorary Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Beirut, Lebanon.
Address:
HONORARY CONSULATE OF BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA, BEIRUT
Charles Malek Avenue, Quantum Tower, 2nd floor
Achrafieh, Beirut, Lebanon
Tel.: #961 1 206-806
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CERTIFICATION OF THE STAMPS AND SIGNATURES OF THE MFA OF JORDAN
1. The Embassy verifies the stamps and signatures of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Jordan and the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of non-resident countries (Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Palestine) on documents issued in these countries.
2. The Embassy verifies the stamps and signatures of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina on documents issued in BiH.
Certification fee is 14,00 USD.
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Note: The Embassy does not issue visas to Montenegro, You must contact the Honorary Consulate of Montenegro in Amman.
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