Bosnia and Herzegovina was my country #105! BiH or B and H is a country in the Balkans surrounded by Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro and a tiny portion of the Adriatic Sea. I went here with my sister and her boyfriend, and honestly, 5 days wasn't enough to roam this wonderful country.

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We went to see Kravice Waterfalls, Blagaj Tekija (Dervish Monastery and River Buna), Konjic & Sarajevo. The architecture of the buildings makes me in awe; there's a style from the Medieval era, Ottoman, Moorish Revival, and many more. However, they don't only boast of that but also natural sites that are mostly untouched. With clean water and air, and a growth rate in Tourism, Bosnia, and Herzegovina should be in your bucket list.

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Philippine Passport Holders need a tourist visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina. This article will tell you the 4 easy steps to getting your visa. Since there is no embassy of B & H in the Philippines, you need to submit your application in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You could do it by courier or going there, the person I have contacted there was accommodating on my questions on getting a Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa.

Here is the guide on getting a Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa for Philippine Passport Holders:

Quick Facts About The Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa

Validity: 90 days on a 180-day period

Number of Entries: One, Two, or Multiple

How and Where to Apply: Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Address: JKR 854, Jalan Bellamy, 50460 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contact Number: 03 2144 0353
Email Address: embbhkl@gmail.com

Exceptions:

If you have a Valid Multiple Entry for Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Ireland (Rep.), Monaco, Romania, USA, or a Schengen Member State for a maximum stay of 30 days. The visa must be valid for the period of the intended stay. A total of 90 days is granted within 6 months.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa Requirements

1. Visa Application Form - filled it up clearly and neatly

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2. One Passport-sized photo – recent photo

3. Original Passport and copies of visas and stamped pages - Passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months. Also, send copies of valid visas (e.g. for EU countries) and stamped pages.

4. Copy Travel Insurance - Travel Health insurance for the validity of your visa and must be given. I highly recommend Safetywing.

5. Guarantee Letter or Invitation by a Citizen or Voucher of Tourist Agency - the letter must be certified by the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Service for Foreign Affairs: www.sps.gov.ba. If you have a voucher from a Tourist agency, include details about your hotel accommodation.

6. Reservation of Return Ticket – it is not required to pay or buy the ticket until a visa is granted.

7. Bank Statement - You need to pass your bank statement for the past 3 months; you must possess 150 KM (about 75 EURO) per day of your visit.

9. Visa Fee - paid via bank transfer; you must also shoulder the bank charges

Single Entry Visa - RM 164 (Malaysian Ringgit)
Two / Multiple Entry Visa - RM 292

Step-by-Step Guide on getting a Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa

Getting a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina is relatively easy and can be done in 4 easy steps.

STEP 1: Fill your application form and ready all your requirements.

STEP 2: Pay the visa fee to the following bank account:

Beneficiary’s name: Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IBAN / Account Number: 514048606564
Bank Name: Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank)
Bank Address: No. 418-24 (Pudu Branch), Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

The bank fees should be shouldered by you.

STEP 3: Bring all your documents including the original payment slip at the Embassy from Monday to Friday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. If you can’t go there, send it by DHL or FEDEX to the following address:

Embassy of Bosnia and HerzegovinaJKR 854, Jalan Bellamy50460 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia

STEP 4: Wait for the e-mail that your visa is approved or rejected. You need to collect your passport and other documents from the Embassy. If you can’t you need to contact DHL or FEDEX to pick-up your documents for you. All courier expenses are shouldered by the applicant.

FAQS in Applying for Bosnia and Herzegovina Tourist Visa

1. How much is the visa fee?

It depends on what type you are getting:

Single Entry Visa - RM 164 (Malaysian Ringgit)
Two / Multiple Entry Visa - RM 292

2. Where do I pay?

You will wire the payment to the Bosnia and Herzegovinan Embassy’s Account in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia:

Beneficiary’s name: Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
IBAN / Account Number: 514048606564
Bank Name: Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank)
Bank Address: No. 418-24 (Pudu Branch), Jalan Pudu, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Swift Code: MBBEMYKL

3. Where shall I claim my approved visa?

You can claim your approved visa at the Bosnia and Herzegovinan Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. However, if you can’t go there, you need to arrange for a courier like DHL or FEDEX to claim the documents for you.

4. How many days should I process my application?

The embassy advises applicants to have their visa application a month before their traveling date.

5. My friend is inviting me to Bosnia and Herzegovina, what does s/he need?

A verified invitation letter by the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina - Service for Foreign Affairs: www.sps.gov.ba is needed. Your friend must pass together with the invitation letter the following:

Application for certification of invitation letter addressed at the Service for Foreigners Affairs
Evidence on possession of sufficient means of sustenance for own sustenance and sustenance of person who is inviting, which is proved by:
- certificate or assurance on regular monthly income, or possession of cash
- other documentation which inviter may prove the possession of means for subsistence
Copy of identification card or passport of inviter certified by the authority administration municipality
Copy of alien's passport the inviter (data and copy of sticker of approval of temporary residence, or unverified copy of the decision on approved temporary residence), copy of identification card for alien
Copy of travel document- the passport of alien coming into visit (it is not needed to certify copy)
Evidence on secured accommodation for alien
Evidence on paid a prescribed administrative fee for certification of invitation letter

FAQS about Bosnia and Herzegovina

1. What is the language in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnian, Serbian, and Croatian are the official language of Bosnia and Herzegovina. However, many can speak the English language as well as German especially in the cities and the younger folks.

2. What is the currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Convertible Mark is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina; 1 KM is 28 Philippine Peso.

3. When to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina?

May, June, and September are great months to visit when temperatures are not too hot or cold. Those months are ideal, especially for hiking. However, if you want to do winter activities, visit in February or March.

5. Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a safe country to travel, people are friendly and helpful. Avoid going to off-beaten paths though as there might be unexploded mines from the 90s. Practice precaution always when you travel and have travel insurance.

5. How to get to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

From the Philippines, you can go to Bosnia and Herzegovina via Turkey or Doha, Qatar if you don’t want to pass by Europe.

The quite tricky requirement here is the verified invitation letter; your inviter must go submit documents to the Ministry of Security. To make your life much easier, you can go through a travel agency. With our business here in Montenegro being official, we might have tours to the Balkans for you and you can come to B & H, Montenegro, Croatia, and more European Countries. Remember, we may have a Philippine Passport but we can still travel the world, I have already done 138 countries, so with hard work and dedication you can do it too! Happy Travels!