Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for Russian citizens

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina can enjoy visa-free travel to Russia for stays up to 30 days, simplifying short visits for tourism or other purposes. While direct flights from Sarajevo to Moscow are currently suspended due to international air space restrictions, travelers typically connect through hubs like Istanbul or Belgrade, navigating a time difference of two hours to reach destinations such as Moscow or St. Petersburg. For visits exceeding the initial 30 days or for non-tourist purposes, acquiring one of the available specific visa types, like the standard tourist visa, will be required. Be prepared for the transition from Bosnian Convertible Marks to Russian Rubles upon arrival, and perhaps appreciate the faint echoes of Cyrillic script, common in some Bosnian regions, offering a touch of familiarity amidst Russian signage.

Visa-free30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
3+ months
Blank pages
1+
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required
Health insurance
Required

Visa options

TransitTransit Visa B (Single Entry)
5dvalid 6mo
TransitTransit Visa B (Multiple Entries)
5dmultiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherShort-Stay Visa C (Single Entry)
90d$65valid 6mo
OtherShort-Stay Visa C (Multiple Entries)
90d$65multiple-entryvalid 6mo
WorkLong-Stay Visa D (Work)
180d$103multiple-entryvalid 1y
FamilyLong-Stay Visa D (Family Reunification)
180d$103multiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherLong-Stay Visa D (Other Purposes)
180d$103multiple-entryvalid 1y
TouristVisa-free entry (General)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherVisa-free entry with valid multiple-entry Schengen/EU/US visa or residence permit
30d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherTemporary residence permit
365dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
OtherShort-Stay Visa C (Single Entry, Issued at Border)
15d$51
TransitAirport Transit Visa A (Issued at Border)
$51
OtherShort-Stay Visa C
90dmultiple-entry
OtherLong-Stay Visa D
180dmultiple-entryvalid 1y
TransitAirport Transit Visa A
TouristEntry with ID card (EU/Schengen/Andorra/Montenegro/Liechtenstein/Monaco/San Marino/Serbia/Holy See/North Macedonia/Albania)
90d$0multiple-entryvalid 6mo
OtherVisa-free entry with valid Schengen/EU/US visa or residence permit
90d$0multiple-entry
OtherVisa Requirement for Afghanistan Citizens

30 days within any 60-day period.

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