Vatican CityBosnia and Herzegovina: Visa-free

Vatican CityBosnia and Herzegovina

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Visa-free

No. Vatican City passport holders do not need a visa to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: sps.gov.ba (checked July 19, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months within any 180-day period

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Bosnia and Herzegovina71 of 242 nationalities tracked

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Frequently asked questions

Do Vatican City passport holders need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

No. Vatican City passport holders do not need a visa to visit Bosnia and Herzegovina for tourism for stays of up to 3 months within any 180-day period.

How long can Vatican City citizens stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?

Up to 3 months within any 180-day period, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM).

What is the emergency number in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

112 / 122 / 123 / 124.

What time zone is Bosnia and Herzegovina in?

Sarajevo (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Sarajevo?

Sarajevo International Airport (SJJ), about 8 km away.

How many countries can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?

71 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Vatican City

Vatican City, officially the Vatican City State, often shortened as the Vatican, is a landlocked sovereign city-state in Southern Europe. Ruled by the pope, it is an enclave within the city of Rome, Italy, and serves as the administrative centre of the Catholic Church. Vatican City is governed by the See of Rome, commonly known as the Holy See, itself a sovereign entity under international law, which maintains its temporal power, governance, diplomacy, and spiritual independence. Vatican is also used as a metonym for the Holy See, which is the central governing body of the Catholic Church and Vatican City, comprising the pope and the Roman Curia. The independent state of Vatican City came into existence in 1929 via the Lateran Treaty between the Holy See and the Kingdom of Italy, which spoke of it as a creation, not as a vestige of the much larger Papal States (756–1870), which had previously encompassed much of Central Italy.

RegionSouthern Europe

Area0 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesItalian, Latin

Calling code+3906698, +379

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites2

Travel guide

Vatican City is the world's smallest country both by area and by population, and is the centre of Catholicism. This tiny country completely within Rome is packed with more history and artwork than most cities in the world, and indeed many countries. St. Peter's Basilica, the Vatican Museums and the Sistine Chapel are all in Vatican City.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Historic Centre of Rome, the Properties of the Holy See in that City Enjoying Extraterritorial Rights and San Paolo Fuori le Mura
Vatican City

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Tutti i Santi, Ognissanti

December 8, 2026Immacolata Concezione

December 25, 2026Natale

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About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina, often referred to as Bosnia-Herzegovina or simply Bosnia, is a country in Southeast Europe. Situated on the Balkan Peninsula, it borders Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the north and southwest, with a 20-kilometre-long (12-mile) coast on the Adriatic Sea in the south. Bosnia has a moderate continental climate with hot summers and cold, snowy winters. Its geography is largely mountainous, particularly in the central and eastern regions, which are dominated by the Dinaric Alps. Herzegovina, the smaller, southern region, has a Mediterranean climate and is mostly mountainous. Sarajevo is the capital and the largest city.

CapitalSarajevo

RegionSoutheast Europe

Population3.1M

Area51,209 km²

CurrencyBosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (1 USD ≈ 1.75 BAM)

LanguagesBosnian, Croatian, Serbian

Calling code+387

Drives on theright

TimezoneSarajevo (UTC+2)

Nearest airportSarajevo International Airport (SJJ), 8 km

Emergency number112 / 122 / 123 / 124

UNESCO sites5

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$10,382 (2025)

Tourist arrivals197K (2020)

Climate in Sarajevo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest November, sunniest July. Best time to visit: August.

Monthly climate normals for Sarajevo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.9°C	-3.2°C	25mm	219h
February	9.6°C	-0.5°C	85mm	211h
March	11°C	1.3°C	56mm	238h
April	16.6°C	4°C	30mm	322h
May	18.6°C	9.2°C	117mm	300h
June	21.6°C	12.5°C	166mm	346h
July	25.3°C	14.7°C	98mm	372h
August	26.5°C	16.5°C	82mm	362h
September	23.2°C	12.6°C	31mm	319h
October	17.2°C	7.4°C	94mm	264h
November	11.9°C	3.1°C	13mm	205h
December	9.4°C	1.7°C	134mm	180h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Bosnia and Herzegovina is a European country on the Balkan Peninsula. Mostly mountainous, it has access to a tiny portion of the Adriatic Sea coastline in the south. Visitors find well-restored historic cities, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, bustling city life and medieval monuments.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge
Old Bridge Area of the Old City of Mostar
Q29000652
Vjetrenica

Upcoming public holidays

November 21, 2026Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH

November 25, 2026Dan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine

December 24, 2026Božić (za rimokatolike)

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