
Japan visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Japan that is issued through the embassy or a visa centre: it can’t be obtained online, because you must attend in person to submit documents and biometrics. Visago fills in the form, prepares your documents and books your appointment. The service costs $49.
For citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina: the passport opens 77 countries visa-free; Sarajevo — Tokyo: ≈ 9,370 km, about 12 hours of flying.
Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026
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Apply in 10 minutesCan I travel to Japan without a visa on a Bosnia and Herzegovina passport?
No: citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa, issued by the embassy. We prepare your documents and book the appointment for just $49.
Apply for a visaJapan visa rules at a glance
- With a Bosnia and Herzegovina passport you can visit 77 countries visa-free, 29 with a visa on arrival and 46 with an e-visa; 46 more require an embassy visa.
- By the number of visa-free destinations, the Bosnia and Herzegovina passport ranks 85th of 199.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina passport: visa-free access to 77 countries; Japan passport: 114.
- Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and Japan can travel together visa-free to 72 countries, for example: Montenegro, Serbia, Croatia, Albania, North Macedonia, Slovenia, Hungary, Bulgaria, San Marino, Slovakia, Austria, Italy, Vatican City, Romania, and Czech Republic.
- Citizens of Japan, in turn, don’t need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Japan
Travelling to Japan: good to know
- Sarajevo — Tokyo: about 9,370 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 12 hours.
- Time difference with your country’s capital: +7 hours.
- Local time: Sarajevo 12:00 — Tokyo 19:00.
- Local currency: Japanese Yen.
- Languages: Japanese.
- Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ ¥158.
- Japan is the 161st closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina:
How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Japan
Visa rules for Japan for citizens of countries bordering Bosnia and Herzegovina:
How to get a Japan visa
- 1Application
- 2Pay for the service
- 3Manager
- 4Appointment
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight: Sarajevo — Tokyo?
About 12 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 9,370 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.
What is the time difference with Japan?
Time difference with your country’s capital: +7 hours.
Do citizens of Japan need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Citizens of Japan, in turn, don’t need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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