Basic Travel Requirements for Rwandans visiting
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Bosnian, Herzegovinian Visa.
- An original Rwandan passport valid for at least 3 months past the intended departure date. It should have at least 1 blank page for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- 1 passport-sized photograph that meets the photo specification for visa applications.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
- For minor applicants, the parents or legal guardians are required to sign the application form. Birth certificate and a duly signed consent form is also needed.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicants’ ties to Rwanda.
- Valid medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- There’s no Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy in Rwanda, applicants might have to visit the embassy in Egypt or Libya.
Bosnia And Herzegovina Visa for Rwandans
Facts about Bosnia And Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina has received a lot of plaudits from the world over. Saravejo, the country’s capital was named the “Best City to Visit” in 2012 while the country itself was named the “9th Greatest Adventure in the World” in 2013. The country is not all just hype, visiting the country is actually worth every tourists’ time. Bosnia and Herzegovina is particularly popular for being the ideal destination for hikers, mountaineers, and those who love to ski. Nature lovers are sure to savor the beauty of the untouched natural regions in the country. Whitewater rafting is also a popular activity tourist in the country engage in. All this with the addition that the country boasts the cleanest water and air in Europe makes Bosnia and Herzegovina an ideal holiday destination.
The tourism sector is a fast-growing economy and makes it very important to the economy of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 1995, the number of tourist arrivals in the country has steadily been on the rise. In 2018, over 1.4 million tourists visited the country which was a 13.7% increase from the number that visited the previous year. The number of tourists visits in the country is set to increase in the years to come.
Foreigners will be refused entry into the country with amounts exceeding €10,000 or its equivalent. If you must enter the country with this sum of money, it should be declared on entry. On exit from the country, amounts exceeding €10,000 or its equivalent require a bank certificate that the amount has been taken out from currency savings or bought from an authorized bank.
Types of Bosnia And Herzegovina Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor Visa | 3 working days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 3 working days | 5 days |
General Requirements for Bosnia And Herzegovina Visa
- An original Rwandan passport valid for at least 3 months past the intended departure date. It should have at least 1 blank page for visa stamp.
- Duly completed and signed visa application form.
- 1 passport-sized photograph that meets the photo specification for visa applications.
- Proof of financial capability.
- Proof of accommodation/hotel reservations.
- For minor applicants, the parents or legal guardians are required to sign the application form. Birth certificate and a duly signed consent form is also needed.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Documentation showing applicants’ ties to Rwanda.
- Valid medical insurance that covers the entire duration of stay.
- Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
- Copy of travel itinerary.
- There’s no Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy in Rwanda, applicants might have to visit the embassy in Egypt or Libya.
Bosnia And Herzegovina Visitor Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The visitor visa allows Rwandans travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina for various purposes which includes tourism, visitation, business.
- This visa allows the holder visit loved ones, meet business partners as well as attend summits.
- You’re to provide an invitation letter from your host in Bosnia and Herzegovina. This letter should show full details of the trip including purpose, duration and whoever will be financially responsible during your stay in the country.
- A valid means of identification of your host should be accompanied with the letter.
- If you’re staying in a private residence for three or more days, you or your host must register your stay with the local police or field office of the Department for Foreigners within 24 hours of arrival.
- If visiting for business purposes, the invitation letter is to be written on the host company’s letter head.
- You’re also to provide relevant documents showing the host’s registration status in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- If you’re in the country for a summit or conference, you should include a copy of paid receipt or any document that proves you are eligible to attend said event.
- Documentation showing previous relations with inviting company in Bosnia and Herzegovina is necessary.
- A cover letter from your employer in Rwanda detailing awareness and allowance of your trip as well as any financial responsibility is required.
- You’re to prove you can spend at least KM 150 or its equivalent daily in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Amounts exceeding 10,000 Euros or its equivalent must be declared on arrival. On exit, you’ll need a bank certificate that proves the amount has been taken out from currency savings or bought from an authorized bank.
- If travelling with pets, you must present a veterinary certificate and rabies vaccination record.
- This visa is usually processed in 3 working days.
- This single entry visa costs €31 and allows a stay of 90 days.
- The multiple entry visa is valid for more than 90 days and it costs €72. If you intend to stay for more than 90 days, you’ll have to apply for a temporary residence permit.
Bosnia And Herzegovina Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Rwandans who intend to board a connecting flight from Bosnia and Herzegovina to their destination country are eligible for this visa.
- With this visa, Rwandans can also join up with a crew ship at a seaport in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- You cannot take up paid or unpaid employment while in the country.
- Applicants of this visa cannot take up short courses in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- You’re required to present the receipt of paid visa application form.
- The visa and other entry permits of the destination country should be provided.
- Flight ticket of the destination country is also required.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- This visa allows a double entry as long as it stays within its validity.
- The visa is valid for 5 days and costs €31.
- It’s usually processed in 3 working days.
Bosnia And Herzegovina Visa Fees
Visitor Visa
31.00 (BAM)
Transit visa
31.00 (BAM)