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Are Vista's needed for an American to cross into Croatia, Bosnia, Montenegro, Albania, or Slovenia?

Hello,
Going to multiple countries and want to be sure there are no surprises at the borders. Vista's needed or just passports? Any other information needed or recommendations when crossing the borders of Eastern Europe?
Thank you for your helpl

Posted by
17634 posts

Visa, no. Limited to 90 days and a few require you have 3 months left on your passport. Land borders can be slow at times. Croatia/Montenegro has been known to back up for instance.

Posted by
17 posts

Hello,
Thank you for the info and for your time in answering my question. Have a great day!!

Posted by
32171 posts

Ann,

I'm assuming you're referring to a Visa. This website may help - https://www.schengenvisainfo.com/non-eu-countries-where-you-can-go-with-schengen-visa/ .

While you shouldn't have any trouble entering the countries you mentioned, be sure to allow time at border checkpoints as you'll have to clear those every time you enter a different country. It's been a few years but as I recall, entry from Croatia to Bosnia or vice versa requires a border check and likely the same with other countries. I vaguely recall some type of border checks and Passport stamps between Slovenia and Croatia as well.

Are you going to be driving or taking public transport?

Posted by
17634 posts

The answers you have gotten are correct, but never trust this forum or any forum for such advice. Go to the country's consulate page to be sure you have the correct answer for such an important question.

Posted by
4255 posts

I have been to all those borders within the past 2 weeks and US passport was all I needed, which should increase confidence in previous anseers