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Name: Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina
Location: Southeastern Europe
Time: IST (-) 4 1/2 hrs
Capital: Sarajevo
Language: Bosnian (official), Croatian (official), Serbian
Area: 51,129 sq kms
Population: 3,875,723 (July 2013 est.)
National Day: 25 Nov (Statehood Day)
Currency:Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Marka (BAM) 1 = INR 41.46
Climate: Being dominated by mountainous and hilly landscape, and drained by major rivers to the east (Drina) and north (Sava), Bosnia and Herzegovina enjoys a climate which is as variable as the rest of the former Yugoslav federation. Its moderate continental climatic conditions are normally standard with very cold winters and hot summers.
Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 7 Jan - Orthodox Christmas Day, 14 Jan - Orthodox New Year, 27 Jan - St Sava Day, 1 Mar - Independence Day, 20 Apr - Easter Sunday, 1 May - Labour Day, 15 Aug - Velika gospa (Assumption), 3 Nov - All Saints' Day, 25 Nov - Statehood Day, 25 Dec - Christmas Day.
Airline Name: Air Bosna (JA)
International Airports: Sarajevo
Find each detail of visa rules and visa information including business visa and tourist visa, check-out the below written content.
Tourist Visa
Note: If the applicant has a valid Schengen visa then he /she doesn't require Bosnian visa for maximum 7 days but, it is mandatory that they have to enter Bosnia from a Schengen country via Air or by road transit European country. But if they are entering to Bosnia and Herzegovina directly then they need to obtain a Visa.
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The Applicant should possess a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
- A duly filled and completed Visa application form.
- One latest passport-size photograph.
- Applicant should attach confirmed onward / return air ticket with the application.
- Applicant should also mention onward visa (if any).
- The applicant should obtain a covering letter on the concerned Company's Letterhead stating his name, title, purpose and time duration of visit.
- An invitation letter (attested by Bosnian authorities) from the Inviting / Sponsoring Bosnian National mentioning the Applicant's name, passport number, date of birth, purpose, duration of visit and other details should be attached.
- Travel Insurance is required.
- Confirmed Hotel Reservation is required.
- Applicant should submit the proof of funds like bank statements for past 3 months, Income Tax Returns & copies of credit card with the application form.
- The Applicant will need to come for personal interview with the Ambassador.
- The visa application processing time will take from 4 to 5 working days.
Business Visa
Note: If the applicant has a valid Schengen visa then he /she doesn't require Bosnian visa for maximum 7 days but, it is mandatory that they have to enter Bosnia from a Schengen country via Air or by road transit European country. But if they are entering to Bosnia and Herzegovina directly then they need to obtain a Visa.
- The Applicant should possess a passport valid for at least 6 months from the date of application.
- A duly filled and completed Visa application form.
- One latest passport-size photograph.
- Applicant should attach confirmed onward / return air ticket with the application.
- Applicant should also mention onward visa (if any).
- Applicant should submit a covering letter on concerned Company's Letterhead stating his name, designation, purpose and duration of visit to the country.
- Applicant should submit a letter of invitation from Business Associates attested by Bosnian Authorities (like local municipality and police) and by the Chamber of Commerce in Bosnia (in original).
- Police clearance in Bosnia is also required.
- Confirmed Hotel Reservation is required.
- Travel Insurance is required.
- Applicant should submit the bank statements for past 3 months.
- The personal presence of the Applicant is mandatory.
- All applications are referred to Ministry of Foreign affairs in Bosnia and thus, the visa processing time period can take 4 to 5 working days.
Transit Visa
- Transit Visa is issued by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The Applicant passport's validity should be at least 6 months from the date of application.
- A duly filled in and completed Visa application form.
- One latest passport-size photograph.
- Applicant should attach confirmed onward / return air ticket with the application.
- Applicant should also mention onward visa.
- The applicant should obtain a covering letter on the concerned Company's Letterhead stating his name, title, purpose and time duration of visit.
- An invitation letter from the Inviting / Sponsoring Bosnian National stating mentioning the Applicant's name, passport number, date of birth, purpose, duration of visit and other details should be attached. This letter further has to be attested by the Bosnian Authorities.
- The applicant should attach his / her financial solvency proof like Bank statement, Income tax paper or copies of credit card.
Seamen Visa
- Seamen Visa is issued by Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- The Applicant passport's validity should be at least 6 months from the date of application.
- A duly filled in and completed Visa application form.
- One latest passport-size photograph.
- Applicant should attach confirmed onward / return air ticket with the application.
- Applicant should also mention onward visa.
- The applicant should obtain a covering letter on the concerned Company's Letterhead stating his name, title, purpose and time duration of visit.
- An invitation letter from the Inviting / Sponsoring Bosnian National stating mentioning the Applicant's name, passport number, date of birth, purpose, duration of visit and other details should be attached. This letter further has to be attested by the Bosnian Authorities.
- The applicant should attach his / her financial solvency proof like Bank statement, Income tax paper or copies of credit card.
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit. Apart from the office details, this section also includes the contact information and timings (for the visits).
New Delhi
Name: Embassy of Bosnia Herzegovina
Address: E-9/11, Vasant Vihar
City: New Delhi-110 057
Country: India
Telephone: 4166 2481 / 2614 7415
Fax: 4166 2482
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 1000 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1300 hrs & 1400 to 1700 hrs (Tues & Thu)
Email: abhind@gmail.com
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed only in New Delhi.
Collection Timings: 1000 to 1300 hrs & 1400 to 1700 hrs (Tues & Thu)
In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the specific country.
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Seamen
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