🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina visa requirements for Cape Verdian citizens
Yes — Cape Verdian citizens need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Cape Verde passport holders
Cape Verdian citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Applications generally go through a Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Bosnia and Herzegovina immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.
How this compares
The Cape Verdian passport ranks #135 worldwide, opening 65 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (37 visa-free, 27 with a visa on arrival and 1 with an eTA). Bosnia and Herzegovina is not among them — it is one of the 97 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Bosnian, Herzegovinian citizens can enter Cape Verde visa on arrival.
Southeast Europe is closed to spontaneous travel for Cape Verdian passport holders: none of its 9 destinations can be entered without an application first.
About Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Region
- Southeast Europe
- Currency
- Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (KM)
- Languages
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
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Frequently asked questions
Do Cape Verdian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — Cape Verdian citizens need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
What currency is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is the Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (KM). The capital city is Sarajevo.
Is this information up to date?
Current status: Visa required for Cape Verdian citizens traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Bosnia and Herzegovina embassy or immigration authority before booking.
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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.