Visa A — Airport Transit Visa (Viza A)

The Airport Transit Visa (Viza A) is a specialized travel authorization established under the Law on Aliens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. It serves as a regulatory mechanism for national security, allowing the Council of Ministers to mandate that citizens of specific countries hold this visa when passing through the international transit zone of a Bosnian airport. It fills a critical gap in border control by ensuring that travelers who are not entering the country but are merely connecting between international flights remain under administrative oversight, preventing unauthorized entry during layovers.

This visa is intended for travelers from designated nations who must transit through a Bosnian airport while continuing their journey to a third country. It is distinct because it does not grant permission to enter the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina; the holder must remain strictly within the international transit area. It is ideal for individuals on long-haul international flights with a stopover in Sarajevo or other Bosnian airports, ensuring compliance with local security protocols without requiring full entry procedures.