The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina made a decision today on the temporary cancellation of the visa regime for citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the period from July 7 to October 1, 2023, i.e. during the summer tourist season of 2023.
The decision was made on the proposal of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Elmedin Konaković.
“Easing the visa regime is in the interest of Bosnia and Herzegovina in order to improve economic cooperation and promote the tourist and economic capacities of Bosnia and Herzegovina,” stated the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Every year, the number of tourist from Arab countries who come to BiH is significantly increasing. Tourist offer of BiH is increasingly adapting to these tourists, and those who are familiar with the “business with Arabs“ said that they are one of the most rewarding guests.
Tourists from Arab countries spend nearly 300 BAM per day, without the accommodation costs. They spend money on food as well, and their priority is Bosnian food – cevapi, pie, roasted meals and other traditional meals. They also buy souvenirs, especially coffee sets, different products engraved with motives of BiH and its citizens, wool products etc.
According to data of the Tourist community of Canton Sarajevo, the most of tourists come from Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
According to the words of our interlocutors, natural beauties of our country are especially attractive for Arabs.
Also, inevitable destinations are Sarajevo, i.e. the old part of the city with Bascarsija, but also Vrelo Bosne and Olympic mountains. After Sarajevo, Arab tourist visit Konjic, Mostar, Pocitelj, Kravice, Travnik, Jajce, Bihac and Prokosko jezero.
