France ETIAS Requirements for Bosnia & Herzegovina Citizens

Apply ETIAS for Bosnians to France

The European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) is an electronic travel authorization that will be required to visit any of the Schengen Area States, including France. The ETIAS will be available for Bosnia & Herzegovina citizens that are currently allowed to visit the Schengen Area visa-free.

Travellers from Bosnia & Herzegovina will be able to apply for an ETIAS for France online a few days before their trip. The process is simple and fast and only has a few basic ETIAS France requirements.

Because Bosnia and Herzegovina is not yet an EU member, its citizens will be among the ones required to apply for the ETIAS when it will be implemented at 2026.

ETIAS France Entry Requirements for Nationals of Bosnia & Herzegovina

Nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina are presently allowed to visit France and any country within the Schengen Area without the need for a visa for short-term stays of up to 90 days. With the launch of the ETIAS, this will become a mandatory entry requirement for France.

Travellers will require an approved ETIAS France and a valid passport not older than 10 years to enter France. Furthermore, they may be asked to show additional documentation, such as proof of sufficient funds for the duration of their trip.

The ETIAS will allow Bosnians to spend a maximum of 90 days within every 180 days in France. The approved travel reasons include tourism, business, short-term studies, and transit.

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It is important to note that the ETIAS is not a visa and does not replace one. Travellers from Bosnia & Herzegovina who wish to spend longer than 90 days in France or who are planning on getting employed or enrolling in a university in France will require an appropriate visa. The ETIAS is an independent entry requirement that will be needed regardless of the visa travellers have.

The validity of the ETIAS will be three years from the date of approval or until the expiration date of the passport if this comes first. Multiple entries to France with ETIAS are possible, as long as travellers respect the validity of their stay.

ETIAS to Visit France from Bosnia & Herzegovina: Required documents

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To visit France from Bosnia and Herzegovina with the ETIAS, travellers will require the following documents:

  • A passport with at least 3 months of validity starting from the last intended day of stay in the Schengen Area
  • A credit or debit card for the payment of the ETIAS processing fee
  • A valid email address to receive the approved ETIAS

Travellers must also ensure that their passport has not been issued more than 10 years before their intended date of entry in France.

Furthermore, if they have more than one passport due to dual citizenship, they must ensure they use the same one during the ETIAS France for Bosnia & Herzegovina citizens’ application process and throughout their trip.

The passport details on the ETIAS must match the ones on the document they will show at border controls during their first entry to the Schengen Area.

How to apply for ETIAS France from Bosnia & Herzegovina?

Applying for the ETIAS France from Bosnia and Herzegovina is extremely easy. Travellers will need to fill in an online ETIAS France application form, making sure that all the information provided is correct and up to date.

Next, they will be asked to complete the payment of the ETIAS processing fee via credit or debit card. Finally, they can send their application for review.

ETIAS applications are checked against a series of EU and Schengen Area security databases to ensure the travellers pose no security threat.

Most ETIAS France applications from Bosnia & Herzegovina are approved almost immediately after this automatic processing. In some cases, an application may need to be processed manually and may take longer to process.

ETIAS France application form for nationals of Bosnia & Herzegovina

The ETIAS application form for Bosnia and Herzegovina nationals must be filled in completely, ensuring there are no spelling mistakes or outdated information.

Applicants will need to provide their personal information and passport details in the application form, including:

  • Applicant’s full name
  • Nationality
  • Date of birth
  • Passport number and issuing country
  • Date of issuance and expiry of the passport
  • Home address
  • Phone number
  • Email address

Additionally, applicants will be asked a series of security-related questions to rule out security threats. The processing time of the ETIAS for Bosnians is 24 to 48 hours. However, most applications are approved within just a few hours.

To ensure they will receive their ETIAS on time before their trip, travellers should apply three days before their trip.

Medical conditions for Bosnians travelling to France

Aside from emergency services, travellers from Bosnia & Herzegovina will need to pay for any type of medical treatment while in France. Although it is not a mandatory requirement for short-term stays, all travellers should possess medical insurance that covers their stay in France.

In case of necessary medical treatment, they will need to pay but will be able to fill in the “feuille de soins”, a treatment form that they can send to their insurance for reimbursement.

For medical emergencies, travellers can call either the European emergency number 112 or the French Emergency Medical Assistance Service 15.

  • origin-embassy

    Embassy of France in Bosnia

    • Mehmed-Bega Kapetanovica Ljubušaka, 18 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina
    • (+387) 33 282 050
    • https://ba.ambafrance.org/

  • destination-embassy

    Embassy of Bosnia in France

    • 174, Rue de Courcelles 75017 Paris France
    • (+33) 1 426 734 22
    • amb.pariz@mvp.gov.ba