BA LONG-STAY-D Non-immigrant Multiple entries

LONG-STAY D-VISA (CONSULAR)

Required for stays > 30 days. Issued by BiH consulate (Ankara / Moscow). 5–15 working days, ~ €70.

The result is informational and does not guarantee approval.

Last updated: 2026-04-29

Description

For stays in Bosnia and Herzegovina exceeding the visa-free 30 days, Kazakhstani citizens must obtain a long-stay D-visa from a BiH diplomatic mission abroad. The closest BiH consular missions to Kazakhstan are in Ankara (Turkey) and Moscow (Russia); applications cannot be submitted at the border or at the airport.

The D-visa is the standard route for: long-term work, study, family reunification, scientific or cultural projects, and as a precursor to applying for a temporary residence permit (boravak) at the local Service for Foreigners' Affairs (Služba za poslove sa strancima) within your first 30 days in BiH.

Processing typically takes 5–15 working days. The visa is issued for up to 6 months, single or multiple entry, with each stay capped at 90 days; for longer continuous stay you must convert to a residence permit after arrival.

Key rules (typical)

Maximum stay
90
Validity
180
Entries
Multiple entries
Interview
Required

Work
Allowed
Employment and salary rules depend on the program.
Study
Allowed
Formal study may require a dedicated study program.
Petition
Not required (typical)
Some programs require prior approval from authorities.
Sponsor
Not required (typical)
A sponsor is usually an employer, school, or family member.
Multiple entries
Yes
Final entry count can depend on the issued visa sticker.
Active
Active
If not active, it may be hidden from public lists.

Additional notes

Country-specific notes and links (if provided).
{'stay_days_max': 90, 'validity_days_max': 180, 'fee_eur': 70, 'consular_locations': [{'city': 'Ankara', 'country': 'Turkey', 'url': 'https://www.mvp.gov.ba/en/diplomaticko-konzularna-mreza'}, {'city': 'Moscow', 'country': 'Russia', 'url': 'https://www.mvp.gov.ba/en/diplomaticko-konzularna-mreza'}], 'next_step_after_arrival': 'Apply for boravak (temporary residence permit) at Služba za poslove sa strancima within 30 days of arrival.', 'doc_list_by_lang': {'en': ['Application form (D-visa) — completed and signed', 'Valid passport (≥ 3 months validity beyond intended stay, ≥ 2 blank pages)', 'Two recent biometric photos (35×45 mm, white background)', 'Round-trip flight reservation', 'Proof of accommodation in BiH (rental contract, host invitation, or hotel)', 'Proof of purpose of stay (work permit, student admission, family invitation)', 'Proof of sufficient funds for the entire stay (~ €50 / day)', 'Travel medical insurance valid in BiH for the full intended stay (≥ €30 000)', 'Police clearance certificate from country of residence (apostilled, ≤ 6 months old)', 'Birth certificate / marriage certificate if family-based (apostilled translation)', 'Visa fee — €70 (paid at the BiH consulate)'], 'ru': ['Анкета D-визы — заполненная и подписанная', 'Действующий загранпаспорт (срок ≥ 3 мес. после конца поездки, ≥ 2 чистые страницы)', 'Две свежие биометрические фото (35×45 мм, белый фон)', 'Бронь авиабилета (туда-обратно)', 'Подтверждение проживания в БиГ (договор аренды, приглашение хозяина или отель)', 'Подтверждение цели поездки (разрешение на работу, зачисление в вуз, приглашение от родственников)', 'Подтверждение финансовых средств на весь срок поездки (~ €50 / день)', 'Медицинская страховка, действующая на весь срок пребывания в БиГ (≥ €30 000)', 'Справка о несудимости (с апостилем, не старше 6 мес.)', 'Свидетельство о рождении/браке для воссоединения семьи (с апостилем и переводом)', 'Консульский сбор — €70 (оплата в консульстве БиГ)'], 'kk': ['D-виза өтінімі — толтырылған және қол қойылған', 'Жарамды шетелдік төлқұжат (сапар соңынан ≥ 3 ай, ≥ 2 бос бет)', 'Жаңа биометриялық 2 фотосурет (35×45 мм, ақ фон)', 'Қайту авиабилеті брондауы', 'БжГ-да тұру растамасы (жалдау шарты, шақыру немесе қонақ үй)', 'Сапар мақсатының дәлелі (жұмыс рұқсаты, оқу орнына қабылдау, отбасылық шақыру)', 'Барлық сапар мерзіміне қаржылық қамтамасыз ету (~ €50 / тәу)', 'Барлық сапар мерзіміне жарамды медициналық сақтандыру (≥ €30 000)', 'Сот шешімінің жоқтығы туралы анықтама (апостильмен, 6 айдан ескі емес)', 'Туу/неке туралы куәлік отбасылық сапарлар үшін (апостильмен, аудармамен)', 'Консулдық алым — €70 (БжГ консулдығында төленеді)'], 'uz': ['D-viza arizasi — to‘ldirilgan va imzolangan', 'Amal qiluvchi xorijiy pasport (sayohat oxiridan ≥ 3 oy, ≥ 2 bo‘sh sahifa)', 'Yangi biometrik 2 ta foto (35×45 mm, oq fon)', 'Qaytish aviachiptasi broni', 'BiHda turar joy tasdig‘i (ijara shartnomasi, taklif yoki mehmonxona)', 'Sayohat maqsadi tasdig‘i (ish ruxsatnomasi, o‘qishga qabul, oilaviy taklif)', 'Butun sayohat davriga moliyaviy ta’minot (~ €50 / kun)', 'BiHda butun sayohat davrida amal qiladigan tibbiy sug‘urta (≥ €30 000)', 'Sudlanmaganlik haqida ma’lumotnoma (apostilli, 6 oydan eski emas)', 'Tug‘ilish/nikoh guvohnomasi oilaviy sayohatlar uchun (apostilli tarjima)', 'Konsullik yig‘imi — €70 (BiH konsulligida to‘lanadi)']}, 'sources': [{'key': 'mfa-ba', 'label': 'MFA of Bosnia and Herzegovina — Visa Regime', 'url': 'https://www.mvp.gov.ba/en/citizens-and-foreigners/foreigners/visa-regime'}, {'key': 'sps', 'label': "Service for Foreigners' Affairs (SPS)", 'url': 'https://sps.gov.ba/'}]}

Quick facts

Country
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Program code
LONG-STAY-D
Kind
Non-immigrant
Work
Allowed
Study
Allowed
Interview
Required
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