Visa for Japan from Bosnia and Herzegovina: price, documents and processing time 2026
Yes, a visa is required: citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina apply at the embassy or consulate before departure.
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15,000-30,000 JPY
Processing time
5 business days
Our guide to the Japan visa from Bosnia and Herzegovina
Holders of a Bosnia and Herzegovina passport must obtain a consular visa before travelling to Japan. Apply by appointment through the relevant Japanese embassy or consulate before departure.
The visa must be obtained before departure from the relevant Japanese diplomatic mission. The associated length of stay is 90 days. Check the official portal or the relevant embassy for rules that apply to your individual circumstances.
Do you need a visa?
Yes, travellers holding a Bosnia and Herzegovina passport must apply for a consular visa before travelling to Japan. Do not rely on completing this formality on arrival. The associated length of stay is 90 days.
How much does a visa for Japan cost from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
15,000-30,000 JPY
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Japan really cost?
- Government fee15,000-30,000 JPY
- Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
- ExtrasVariable
What documents are required for a visa for Japan?
Documents required for a visa for Japan:
- Completed application form
- One passport-size photo
- Flight itinerary
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
A typical application file includes an application form, photographs, and evidence of accommodation, financial resources, and insurance. Check the exact supporting documents and any applicable fees with the official portal or the relevant embassy before attending your appointment.
How to apply for a visa for Japan from Bosnia and Herzegovina
- 1Book an appointment at the embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
- 2Assemble the complete file before the appointment.
- 3Submit the file and provide your biometric data.
- 4Track the processing and wait for the decision.
- 5Collect your passport with the visa sticker.
How to apply
Book an appointment with the relevant Japanese embassy or consulate before departure. Submit your application in line with that mission's instructions and follow its process for the steps that apply. The official portal or relevant embassy confirms current procedures.
Where do you apply for a visa for Japan from Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A consular visa for Japan is filed with the diplomatic post accredited for Bosnia and Herzegovina, or with the application centre that post has appointed.
- The competent post is the one accredited for Bosnia and Herzegovina, which is not always the nearest one geographically.
- An application centre collects the file and the biometrics. It does not decide, it cannot speed up a case, and it is not an agency.
- Appointments are booked with the post or the centre directly. A slot is never sold, and no one can guarantee one.
What if Japan has no embassy in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Then the application goes to the post accredited for Bosnia and Herzegovina, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.
You live in Bosnia and Herzegovina on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Bosnia and Herzegovina but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does a visa for Japan take?
5 business days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing times and advice
Processing times vary according to the application and the relevant consular mission. Prepare your application well in advance and check the requested documents before your appointment. Do not purchase tickets before the visa has been issued.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Do not submit an incomplete application or assume that requirements are the same in every situation. Do not confuse the associated 90-day length of stay with visa validity or processing time. Always verify information with the relevant embassy.
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Other visa types for Japan
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
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Guide generated automatically on September 11, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
Visa required
Entry regime
Visa required
Price
15,000–30,000 JPY
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business Manager visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
60 days
Official websiteVerified
Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services
Work visa
Duration
5 years
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
5-10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Specified Skilled Worker (Tokutei Ginō)
Work visa
Duration
5 years
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
20 business days
Official websiteVerified
Spouse/Child of Japanese National
Family reunification
Duration
5 years
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Dependant visa (family of resident)
Family reunification
Duration
5 years
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
15 days
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa (College)
Student visa
Duration
4 years 3 months
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
5-10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Digital Nomad visa
Work visa
Duration
6 months
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Medical Stay visa
Consular visa
Duration
6 months
Price
30,000 JPY
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Highly Skilled Professional visa
Work visa
Duration
5 years (PR after 1-3 years)
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
Cultural Activities visa
Student visa
Duration
3 years
Price
15,000 JPY
Processing time
10 business days
Official websiteVerified
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- Pre-existing conditions not covered
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