Is Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free? What are the recommended places to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa?

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located on the Balkan Peninsula in Eastern Europe. It is a country full of traditional culture. The natural scenery here is very beautiful and the cultural atmosphere is relatively unique. It is a good place to travel, full of alternative charm and Exciting, now that China is finally visa-free, let me share with you some interesting places to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina that are visa-free.

Recently, the value of Chinese passports has increased. After Serbia, there will be another country in Europe - Bosnia and Herzegovina, which will implement a comprehensive visa-free policy for China.

According to CCTV news reports, at the sixth China-Central and Eastern European Leaders' Meeting being held in Budapest, Hungary, the foreign ministers of China and Bosnia and Herzegovina signed the "People's Republic of China" in the presence of the two prime ministers. ** Agreement between the Government of the Republic of China and the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina on mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders.

After the agreement comes into effect, Bosnia and Herzegovina will become the second European country to implement comprehensive visa exemption for China!

In addition to going to the embassy to apply for a visa, Bosnia and Herzegovina now also implements a comprehensive visa-free policy for Chinese tourists. Conditional visa exemption.

Conditional visa exemption policy: When holding a valid Schengen multiple-entry visa or EU member state visa (or residence permit), you do not need a visa to stay for up to 7 days. (It is valid only if you enter Bosnia and Herzegovina directly from a Schengen country or an EU member state, or by passing through a neighboring country of Bosnia and Herzegovina.)

After the visa-free agreement comes into effect, Bosnia and Herzegovina can leave as soon as you say it. !

Speaking of Bosnia and Herzegovina, you may still be unfamiliar with it. Where is Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia and Herzegovina), referred to as Bosnia and Herzegovina. Black is located in the Balkan Peninsula, bordering Serbia to the east, Montenegro to the southeast, and Croatia to the west and north.

It has been a place where different races, traditions and cultures have come together for centuries.

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This beautiful country with many mountains still bears the scars of the civil war in the 1990s, but when it comes to Bosnia and Herzegovina now, what makes people remember it is the natural warmth and friendliness. and a fascinating blend of cultures.

The most popular among travelers are the reborn ancient centers of Sarajevo and Mostar. Charming Sarajevo is an architectural treasure, with brick-roofed houses rising from both sides of the river and numerous minarets dotting the scene. In the meantime. Mostar is world-famous for its otherworldly 16th-century arched stone bridge, nearby waterfalls, a riverside Sufi mosque and an Ottoman-era fortress.

If you also want to explore niche Europe, then Bosnia and Herzegovina’s excellent geographical location will definitely satisfy you:

Neighboring Serbia is the first European country to exempt Chinese travelers from visas If you have enough time off, you can visit these two countries at once and save yourself the trouble of applying for a visa.

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Montenegro, which borders Bosnia and Herzegovina, implements a conditional visa-free policy for Chinese travelers. If you hold a valid ten-year US visa and a multiple-entry visa, Those with a Schengen visa can enter Montenegro without a visa, so that they can travel to three European countries at once without a visa~~~

At present, the visa-free agreement between China and Bosnia and Herzegovina has been signed, and the relevant departments of the two countries have completed the approval It will take effect after the procedure, and the specific implementation date will be officially notified by border inspection. We will continue to pay attention to this visa policy.

Then the question is, what is fun in Bosnia and Herzegovina? What is worth noting? Then read on:

Go to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Currently, there are no direct flights from China to Bosnia and Herzegovina. The more mainstream option is to connect with Aeroflot. About 10 airlines have flights to and from the small and compact international airport in Sarajevo.

There are many international long-distance buses in Bosnia and Herzegovina cities, especially to Belgrade, Dubrovnik, Munich, Split, Vienna and Zagreb, but the only international train is once a day. Zagreb-Sarajevo-Mostar route.

Where is it worth going?

Sarajevo

Sarajevo

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There is a touch of Turkism in the old town in the center of the capital The style, narrow bazaar alleys and numerous Ottoman buildings from the 1630s delight visitors. To the north and south of the city are steep valley sides with red-roofed Bosnian homes and countless minarets piercing the verdant ridges. To the west is the bland and busy Novo Sarajevo (NovoSarajevo) and the boring Dobrijna district that stretch for 10 kilometers.

Walking along the sidewalks of Turkey and Austria where time seems to have stood still, rows of gloomy apartment buildings still bear the bullet holes left by the Yugoslav civil war in the 1990s. During the siege, centuries of religious harmony in the capital evaporated. Many group tours still feature the horrors of the Civil War, but the city has regained its former peace and beauty.

Mostar Old Town

Mostar

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Mostar’s atmospheric Old Town is well worth a visit. You can explore the best shooting angles in the old city, or admire the beautifully rebuilt Mostar Old Bridge (StariMost). The world-famous Old Bridge is the undisputed visual focus of Mostar. Its pale stone arches stand out majestically in the golden glow of a sunset or under the dramatic floodlights at night. At dusk, the lights of many mill restaurants flicker across the flowing creek.

The most famous bridge in the Balkans is a mesmerizing sight of two resurrected medieval towers connected by a curved stone bridge. Stay a little longer to visit the surrounding area's unforgettable sights and watch bold young people leap from the narrow arches into the clear water rushing below.

Po?itelj

Po?itelj

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Po?itelj, which is distributed in a ladder shape, is the Ottoman Empire era village and one of the most perfect architectural complexes in the country. It lies in a circular hollow of rock, with a maze of steps climbing between the broken roofs of stone houses and pomegranate bushes.

The Had?i Alijna Mosque, built in 1563, was damaged in the 1990s and has been restored. The 16-meter-high bell tower (sahatkula) has not had a clock since 1917. The octagonal gavrakapetantower is the most iconic building and is located in the partially destroyed fortress. Climb to the highest point of the city wall for a beautiful panoramic view.

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Skiing

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Bosnia and Herzegovina may have the most convenient and cheap skiing location in Europe. You can head to Jahorina or Bjela?nica to ski on the 1984 Winter Olympics pistes, or explore the untouched highlands behind.

Currently, Yahorina Mountain has the most diverse types of hotels with multiple ski trails. Each hotel is within 300 meters of the 7 main ski lifts in Yahorina Mountain. Belashnitsa Mountain attracts tourists with its illuminated night ski slopes, and in summer, you can also visit the charming small mountain village behind the mountain.

Rafting in the Una Valley

Starting from Bihac (biha?), the delightful Una River (una) is one of the fastest-flowing rivers in the country. Floating on it, you will face the changes of this river. In the lush canyon northwest of Bihac, some sections of the river are so calm that you can see the reflection of opal on the bottom of the water, while others are so violent that the currents are turbulent.

There are few better places for rafting in Europe than here, with the charming watermill restaurants near Bosnian Krupa and Otokabosanska.

There is a small waterfall in Martinbrod southwest of Bihac, and the most spectacular waterfall of the Una River is located in the pleasant ?trba?kibuk, which is the most eye-catching attraction of the newly built Una National Park (unanationalpark).

Recommended route

Three days

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Wandering around the old town of Mostar, overlooking the famous ancient bridge restaurant for dinner. The next day we took an early train to Sarajevo. Take a free group walking tour to soak up the atmosphere of the Old Town and have dinner at Park Prin?eva, overlooking the city. On the third day, we went to the Historical Museum and Tunnel Museum in the southern suburbs of Sarajevo.

Five days

In addition to the three-day itinerary, add a day trip to the outer suburbs of Mostar to visit the historic Pochterye and the quaint Bu Blagaj and the unforgettable Kravice waterfall. Have coffee at the caravanserai in Sarajevo’s Ba?ar?ija and extend your footprints to Vratnik’s Svrzo House and its fascinating, touristy Rare castle area.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Tips

Visa: It has been confirmed that full visa exemption is available, but the implementation date has not yet been determined. Friends in need can pay close attention.

Transportation: Currently there are no direct flights and need to be transferred in Doha, Dubai, Vienna and other places

Currency: 1 mark ≈ 3.975 RMB