Organisers

University of Sarajevo-Faculty of Pharmacy	University of Sarajevo	Udruženje KKMS

Supporters

Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia andHerzegovina	The Society of Chemists and Technologists of Canton Sarajevo

 

Main sponsor

Sponsor of Young Scientist Fellowship Award

International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades" (IFEAT)

ISEO History

The idea for an International Symposium on Essential Oils (ISEO) was initiated in 1968 at a GA meeting in Würzburg, Germany, during discussions by Professor Anders Baerheim Svendsen, Karl-Heinz Kubeczka, Friedrich Wilhelm Hefendehl and Dr. Jan Karlsen. It was proposed to hold a discussion group on all aspects of essential oils (terpene separation, chemistry, chemotaxonomy or other relevant topics regarding the constituents of essential oils).

In 1969, an informal meeting was organized by F. W. Hefendehl (University of Freiburg, FRG) and K.-H. Kubeczka (Technical University of Karlsruhe, FRG). Dr. J. Karlsen and Professor A. Baerheim Svendsen (both Leiden University, The Netherlands).

The first symposia, organized from 1971 to about 1980, were called Symposium Ätherische Öle, and were later changed to the International Symposium on Essential Oils (ISEO) by which it is known in the world of essential oil science and profession today. 

Series of ISEO conferences:

ISEO Permanent Scientific Committee (PSC)

The PSC is ISEO's main scientific and professional advising and consultative body. It is consisting of experienced scientists and professionals, as well as promising young researchers, from around the world in the fields of essential oils.
The aim of PSC activities is to promote the cooperation among scientists, experts, industry, and policymakers to enhance essential oil research and comprehension as well as contribute to the field's dynamic growth.
Under the leadership of President Prof. Luigi Mondello and prof. Györgyi Horváth as vice-President, elected for the treenium 2025-2027, the PSC is committed to maintaining ISEO's tradition of excellence.

Members of Permanent Scientific Committee

ISEO MEDAL of HONOUR

The tradition of awarding the Medal of Honor, sponsored by Merck, continues. The 2025 Medal of Honor award selection by the ISEO Permanent Scientific Committee will be announced at https://www.iseoils.com The medal will be presented in Sarajevo, Bosnia abd Herzegovina, during the ISEO 2025 event.

The first promoters of the ISEO Medal were Giovanni Dugo and Luigi Mondello, Chairmen of the 35th ISEO organized in Giardini Naxos, Italy, in 2004.

The idea of the ISEO medal came up again in 2017, when the Permanent ISEO Scientific Committee has decided to create an honorary medal to be attributed every year to a scientist that during his scientific carrier has contributed significantly and innovatively to promote the development of the scientific knowledge in the essential oil field. The scientific topics to be considered for the award must illustrate one or more aspects of the multitask discipline including botany and cultivation, chemistry, biological activity, and applications in food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical and other fields

The ISEO Medal was officially instituted in 2019, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of ISEO, held in Wien, Austria. With the help of the members of the ISEO permanent Scientific Committee and an artist from Messina, as well as the Merck company, official sponsor of the medal, the ISEO Medal of Honour was created.

Previous ISEO Medal of Honour Recipients

2019: Prof. Ian Karlsen, University of Oslo, Norway (50th ISEO, Wien, Austria)
2021: Prof. Karl Heinz Kubeczka, University of Wurzburg, Germany (51st ISEO, Turkey, on-line)
2022: Prof. Carlo Bicchi, University of Turin, Italy (52nd ISEO, Wroclaw, Poland)
2023: Prof. Dr. Kemal Hüsnü Can Başer, University of Nicosia, N. Cyprus and
          Prof. Giovanni Dugo, University of Messina, Italy (53nd ISEO, Millazzo, Messina, Italy)
2024: Prof. Dr. Yoshinori Asakawa, Institute of Pharmacognosy, Tokushima Bunri University, Tokushima, JAPAN
          Prof. dr.  Chlodwig Franz, University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna, AUSTRIA  (54nd ISEO, Balatonalmadi-Hungary)                                                                   

2025: ……………………………………………………………………………………… (55th ISEO, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina)

 SPONSOR of the ISEO Medal of Honour

About the Event (ISEO 2025)

Dear Colleagues,

Dear Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are honored to invite you to join the “55th International Symposium on Essential Oils (https://www.iseoils.com/) to be held in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina , at the renowned Hotel Holiday   (www.hotelholiday.ba) from September 7-10, 2025 (ISEO 2025), organized by the University of Sarajevo - Faculty of Pharmacy and the  Association of  KKMS, under the auspices of the ISEO Permanent Scientific Commitee.

ISEO is a meeting where renowned Invited speakers, academic and industrial scientists and professionals, as partners, come together to discuss the latest research findings focused on essential oils, volatile substances and related natural products. Through thematic sessions,  dialogue and academic networking will be encouranged to facilitate further research, ranging from plant cultivation, analysis, biogenesis, and chemistry to biological activity, synthesis of essential oils bioactive compounds, toxicology, safety, and use of essential oils in aromatherapy, medicine, pharmaceutical industry, food (human and animal), fragrance and cosmetic industries. The ISEO attracts the attention of participants not only from European countries but also from the broader scientific world focusing on essential oils.

ISEO 2025 welcome all colleagues, seniors, and associates to participate in the symposium and present the latest research, exchange experiences, ideas, and their knowledge about essential oils with colleagues from Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Western Balkan region, and all other participants. Your support in disseminating this information will help ensure a diverse and dynamic group of participants.

We cordially invite and encourage young scientists to apply for  ISEO 2025 Young Scientist Fellowship Award (sponsored by IFEAT) and grain the opportunity, to present their research work to date through oral or poster presentations and benefit from a scientific platform that connects experts from all over the world.

Being with us at ISEO 2025 will be an excellent opportunity to visit Sarajevo, one of the most beautiful and unique cities in Europe, a Meeting point of cultures of East and West. By the National Geographic Travel Readers magazine, between five finalists (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, New Orleans, U.S.A.; Bodrum, Turkey; Cusco, Peru: and Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina), Sarajevo, was chosen as the Best world destination for 2025.

Sarajevo is the capital and largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina, its metropolis and its largest urban, cultural, economic and traffic center, the capital of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina and the seat of the Sarajevo Canton. Ever since its foundation, in the middle of the 15^th century, Sarajevo has been developing as a complex urban organism, which, due to its position and urban structure, naturally asserts itself as the economic, political and cultural center of a wider geographical and historically defined area. In this sense, Sarajevo, historically speaking, played a big role not only in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but also in wider Balkan and intercontinental relations. Different civilizational and economic flows between the Middle East, the Mediterranean and Central Europe have for centuries followed a route across the Balkans. For hundreds of years, Sarajevo as a city has been a bridge of cooperation between East and West, a place of mutual exchange of goods and experiences. This is evidenced by numerous mosques, various churches, synagogues, confessional schools and other religious buildings that have been around since the 16^th century naturally woven into its urban structure. The Miljacka River flows through the city, and in the immediate vicinity of the city is the source of the Bosna River, with the popular excursion destination Vrelo Bosne. Around the city are the Olympic mountains: Jahorina, Bjelašnica, Igman, Treskavica and Trebević, which are especially popular destinations for tourists from all over the world during the winter months. Sarajevo is the leading political, social and cultural center in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a prominent cultural center in the Balkans. In 1984 the city hosted the 14^th Winter Olympics. During the early 1990s, the city was frequently on the front pages of newspapers around the world, as it was the site of one of the bloodiest wars in recent European history. The city was under constant siege for 1,425 days. The attacks killed 11,541 people of all nationalities, including 1,601 children, and injured nearly 50,000. Today, in a time of post-war reconstruction, Sarajevo is the fastest growing city in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

On the final day of the symposium, the „ISEO2025 trip“ will be an opportunity to learn more about other natural, historical, and tourist attractions of Bosnia and Herzegovina. (Visit Sarajevo, Sarajevo, Mostar, Stolac)

Bosnia and Herzegovina is  also known for its long tradition in collecting and cultivating medicinal and aromatic plants. The biodiversity of medicinal and aromatic plants and their quality have made BiH recognizable and highly competitive on the international market, as confirmed by excellent export results. The abundance of quality plant raw materials has stimulated the production of essential oils, which has grown dramatically in Bosnia and Herzegovina over the last 10 years. Our oils of immortelle, sage, lemon balm, chamomile, laurel, juniper, lavender, heather, mint, thyme and rosemary are extremely popular and in demand worldwide. A number of companies have specialized in the production of essential oils of conifers such as black pine, Scots pine, common fir and spruce. On plant cultivation and production of essential oils, the production of various products based on essential oils, such as medicinal ones, is supported preparations, natural cosmetics, hygiene and other products, which completes the raw-final process products. Our products have found their place on the increasingly demanding world market and this is how this sector has become very important for the economic growth and development of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Looking forward to meet you and many from your scientific group at the symposium in Sarajevo. Together, we can make ISEO 2025 a remarkable experience for everyone involved.

Prof. Hurija Džudžević-Čančar,

Chairperson  of the ISEO2025 Organizing Committee

Where?

Hotel Holiday, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

When?

Sunday to Wednesday, 7-10 September 2025

               Key Dates

Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 25, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts - First call: June 1, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts - Second call: July 14, 2025

Deadline for Registration: July 29, 2025

  Park In Bosnia and Herzegovina
  Transformed with 130,000 Bushes of Lavender
  to Resemble Famous Vinsent van Gogh  Painting  “The Starry Night“

Venue

Event venue location info and gallery

Reservation of accomodation for participants of ISEO 2025 can be made filling the form: Holiday Hotel Reservation form ISEO_2025.docx

Note: The prices indicated in the reservation form are 40% lower than commercial prices for accomodation in Holiday Hotel.

The conference venue will be Hotel Holiday - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (Address: Zmaja od Bosne 4, Sarajevo 71000, Phone: 0038733288200)  

https://www.hoteleuropegroup.ba/ba/holiday      This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.    This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Hotel Holiday was designed by the celebrated Bosnian architect Ivan Štraus in the period 1982-1983 and opened for the 14th Winter Olympic Games in Sarajevo in 1984. Since then, as a witness to the recent history of Bosnia and Herzegovina, it has become an indispensable place for business travelers and tourists.

The most important guests of the hotel during the war were numerous foreign journalists who from 1992 to 1995 lived and worked in the hotel, which was located in the immediate vicinity of the active defense line and which was attacked and shelled countless times. Watch video:  Ratni hoteli - Sarajevo: Holiday Inn.

It remained famous to many around the world because war correspondents used it to send images of events in Sarajevo and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the world.

Hotel Holiday will delight guests with its traditional elegance, top-notch service and amenities. Spacious and comfortable, with a modern interior and an intimate atmosphere, Hotel Holiday spreads over ten floors with a total of 380 comfortably furnished accommodation units, of which 364 are rooms and 16 are suites. All hotel rooms are air-conditioned, with a TV and a minibar, a bathroom with a bathtub and shower, a hairdryer and bathrobes. All of the above accommodation units include a seating area, satellite TV and free internet.

The representative lobby of the hotel, with its intriguing design and the essence of the Olympic spirit, represents a city in miniature, and offers guests a variety of facilities such as: a hair salon, renowned boutiques, car rental, exchange office, etc.

The exhibition stands will be located near the lecture halls in the coffee area. We offer a wide range of sponsorship packages as well as additional options to achieve maximum exposure and advertising for your company.

Local Committees

ISEO 2025 - Organizing Committee

Chairperson

Hurija Džudžević-Čančar, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Coordinators

Amra Alispahić, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alema Dedić, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Mirela Mujović, KKMS Association. Bosnia and Herzegovina

Members

Elma Omeragić University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Alija Uzunović, Agency For Medicinal Products And Medical Devices of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Emina Boškailo, Herzegovina University, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sabina Begić, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Lejla Klepo, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina                                                                                                                                                                     

Ph.D. Students, young researchers  at University of Sarajevo-Faculty of Pharmacy

Emina Korić
Irma Gušić
Merima Šahinović
Emina Bečić
Irmela Ivazović
Hana Helać

Tecnical assistents (IT)

Osman Džudžević, Indiana University, USA
Osman Hrnjica University of Sarajevo,

Students, University of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ismet Fatih Čančar
Medin Omerspahić,
Asim Halač,
Ajna Avdić
Adin Pašić

ISEO 2025 - Honorary Committee

Prof. Fahir Bečić, DSc, PhD,
Dean of Univerzity of Sarajevo-Faculty of Pharmacy

Prof. Tarik Zaimović, DSc, PhD,
Rector of Univezity of Sarajevo

Keynote speakers

Dr. Rana Babaç Çelebi 

Istanbul Medipol University’s International School of Medicine

Istanbul, Türkiye

 "Alchemy of Scent: Essential oils at the cross-roads of medicine, perfumery and innovation"    + Workshop

 Dr. K. B. Rameshkumar FAS               

Principal Scientist, Phytochemistry and Phytopharmacology  Division Convener and Sc i/c; Central Instrumentation Facility- JNTBGRI KSCSTE-Jawaharlal Nehru Tropical Botanic Garden and Research Institute Palode

Kerala, India

"Aromatic plants and perfumery in India- The legacy revisited" 

Sónia A. O. Santos, PhD 

Researcher at CICECO – Aveiro Institute of Materials, University of Aveiro

Aveiro, Portugal                  

Dr. Maren Protzen

President of the German Society of Perfumers

Hamburg, Germany

"Palmarosa oil – from field to ISO standard"

Programme

Final program will be announced after the first call ending.

Call for Papers

The scientific program will include both oral and poster presentations. A specific session will be dedicated to presentations from young scientists, who we like to encourage to register for the “Young Scientist Session” and will be supported by IFEAT fellowships.

Abstracts prepered in Abstract Template ISEO2025 need to be sent via e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 All accepted abstracts will be published in the ISEO 2025 Abstract book

ISEO2025 Submission of abstracts

Abstract: You are invited to submit original contributions for oral and poster presentations related to the Symposium topics. The use of the Abstract Template ISEO2025 (maximum 1 A4 page per submission) is mandatory. Correspondence regarding abstracts will be sent only to the corresponding author. It is their responsibility to forward the information to all co-authors. Every effort will be made to accommodate the author's wish for oral or poster presentation, but the organizers reserve the right of final decision. At least one of the authors must register to participate in the congress, otherwise the Scientific Committee will not consider the abstract. One registered participant may register two abstracts.

Oral presentations: PowerPoint, PDF presentations are accepted on USB sticks. The presentation has to be copied to the laptop at the beginning of the session.

Poster presentation: Poster size: A0 (841 mm x 1189 mm) Orientation: Portrait

Topics of ISEO2025

In 2025, the Symposium will include the following topics:

• cultivation, growing and processing of plants, production of plant material for the preparation of essential oils
• uses and biological activities of essential oils and volatiles (farma
• new trends in the production and analysis of essential oils
• procurement and trade of essential oils, legal regulations
• ecological significance of essential oils and volatiles
• biological variability of volatiles
• sensory aspects of volatiles
• molecular and metabolomic trends in volatiles
• biotransformation and biocatalysis of volatile compounds
• synthesis of  essential oils bioactive compounds
• regulatory aspects, toxicology  and safety of essential oils and their compounds
• nanotechnology of essential oils and natural volatiles 
• all other topics related to essential oils

Key Dates

Deadline for Early Bird Registration: May 25, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts - First call: June 1, 2025

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts - Second call: July 14, 2025

Deadline for Registration: July 29, 2025

Young Scientist Fellowship Award (sponsored by IFEAT)

The scientific program will include both oral and poster presentations. A specific session will be dedicated to presentations from young scientists, who we like to encourage to register for the “Young Scientist Session” and will be supported by IFEAT fellowships.

Abstracts prepered in Abstract Template ISEO2025 need to be sent via e-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

All accepted abstracts will be published in the ISEO 2025 Abstract Book

Application instructions

The International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades (IFEAT) will support 38 promising young scientists in the field of essential oils research by providing funds for the reimbursement of their registration fees to participate at ISEO 2025 in Sarajevo.

Fellowship applicant must

• 1. Make a contribution to the symposium either as a poster or as an oral presentation. Check carefully the Abstract instruction before submission. Please use the Abstract template of the ISEO 2025. Abstracts not complying with these instructions will not be accepted and the corresponding Young Scientist Fellowship application will not be considered.
• 2. Be under the age of 35.
• 3. Send a Proof of Eligibility. If the applicant is a graduate or a PhD student, we would like to ask for a proof of eligibility. This document is a form of a letter about the applicant’s status and signed by the thesis supervisor (in case of graduated student) or PhD supervisor (in case of PhD student) or Head of Department. Applications without Proof of Eligibility or arriving after the deadline will not be considered.
• 4. Inform the Organizers if the applicant receives other funding to enable her/him to attend the symposium.

A full application consists of

• a) detailed CV with a list of publications
• b) abstract of the proposed presentation (prepared according to the instruction)
• c) Proof of Eligibility

The preferred formats of the documents: MS Word, jpg or pdf.

Selection

Decision on Young Scientist Fellowship Award will be made by the Organizing Committee of ISEO 2025 and Permanent Scientific Committee of ISEO  in agreement with IFEAT. Selection criteria include the originality and scientific quality of the research, and the quality of the abstract based on Abstract template (a well-structured and substantial abstract, written in English; abstracts with poor English will not be accepted)

Submission of abstract,

• CV and list of publications via e-mail:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., with an indication ISEO2025_IFEAT fellowship_SURNAME_NAME

All accepted abstracts will be published in the ISEO 2025 Abstract book

Deadline for Submission of Abstracts: May 28, 2025

Registration

 Registration is required for all conference participants preferably until 29 June 2025.

 *All payments made by bank transfer have to be net of all bank charges. The payer pays the bank charges.

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATIONS

PAYMENTS FROM ABROAD:

BANK: Sparkasse bank dd BiH
ACCOUNT HOLDER: Udruženje KKMS, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ID number: 4201871310009

IBAN / Number: BA39 1994 9900 0320 2762
SWIFT CODE: ABSBBA22
REFERENCE: KKMS - ISEO2025 – Name and surname of the participant

PAYMENT FROM BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA:

BANK: Sparkasse bank dd BiH
ACCOUNT HOLDER: Udruženje KKMS, Zmaja od Bosne 8, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, ID broj: 4201871310009

ACCOUNT NO: 1994990003202762
REFERENCE: KKMS - ISEO2025 – Ime i prezime učesnika

Confirmation

All bank receipts should be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to receive confirmation of successful registration.

Important notes:

• Please do not send any payments without your name included in payment details. Such payments cannot be tracked. If you do not receive confirmation after sending your payment please contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
• Transfer of registration: all fully paid registrations are transferable to other persons from the same organization, if registered person is unable to attend the event. Transfers must be made by the registered person in writing to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
• Details must include: the full name of replacement person, their title, contact phone number and email address. All other registration details will be assigned to the new person unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

In a case of cancellations please notify us in writing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Following refund policies will be applied:
* Until August 1, 2025 – 30 € administrative fees will be withheld
* Until August 1, 2025 – 50% reimbursement of paid fees
* From August 15, 2025 – no refund will be processed

Organisers

University of Sarajevo-Faculty of Pharmacy	University of Sarajevo	Udruženje KKMS

Sponsors

ISEO attracts participants not only from European countries, but also from the wider scientific world with a focus on essential oils. ISEO2025 provide an excellent opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to meet with academic scientists and industrial partners.

If your company is interested in participating, all necessary information can be found in the brochure Call for sponsors / Poziv sponzorima

Main sponsor

Sponsor of Young Scientist Fellowship Award

 "International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades" (IFEAT) is a world-renowned organization that has over 710 members from 67 countries and covers the entire the value chain associated with essential oils from farmers to consumers and the products they comprise the fragrance, flavor, aromatherapy and cosmetic industry as well as scientific research and legal regulations of different countries and the EU.

Sponsor of Medal of Honor 

Supporters

Bulletin of the Chemists and Technologists of Bosnia andHerzegovina	The Society of Chemists and Technologists of Canton Sarajevo

USEFUL LINKS

Letter of Invitation / Visa Requirements

 
Letter of Invitation
Individuals requiring an official Letter of Invitation can request one through the Symposium email. The Letter of Invitation does not financially obligate the Symposium organisers in any way. All expenses incurred in relation to the Symposium are the sole responsibility of the attendee.

Request Form for Letter of Invitation
*By requesting the invitation letter to the event, I agree that my personal data (surname, first name, title, address, passport number, date of birth, nationality) may be processed for the purposes of preparing the invitation letter and enabling my participation. The data will be deleted immediately after the purpose has been achieved (participation in the event). You can revoke your consent at any time with effect for the future via e-mail  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 

Entry into Bosnia and Herzegovina

NOTE 1:

Citizens of countries with which Bosnia and Herzegovina has a visa regime can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina with a passport, without the obligation to obtain visas for entry, exit, transit and stay in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina, if they have a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued in to the signatory countries of the Schengen Agreement, the member countries of the European Union or the United States of America.

The time of stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina in the mentioned cases is possible for a total of 90 days in any period of 180 days, with the proviso that one continuous stay in Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot be longer than 30 days and within the validity period of the visa or permit residence permits issued by the specified countries.

NOTE 2:

Citizens of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, holding ordinary passports in the period from June 1, 2024. until 30.9.2024. are exempted from the obligation to obtain a visa for entry, exit, transit and stay in the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

After the expiration of this period, it is allowed to enter BiH and stay on the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina without the obligation to obtain visas for holders of valid travelers, if they have valid multiple visa or visa of the EU country, or an appropriate residence permit in the Schengen countries territories or EU countries, after control of the border police of BiH.

Entry visa

Nationals of the following states are exempted from the visa requirement

A) Citizens of the following countries are exempt from the visa requirement when entering, exiting or travelling through Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1.Albania 2.Andorra 3.Argentina 4.Australia 5.Austria 6.Belgium 7.Brunei Darussalam 8.Bulgaria 9.Montenegro 10.Czech Republic 11.Chile 12.Denmark 13.Estonia 14.Finland 15.France 16.Greece 17.Guatemala 18.Honduras 19.Croatia 20.Ireland 21.Island 22.Italy 23.Japan 24.Costa Rica 25.Korea Republic 26.Canada 27.Qatar 28.Cyprus 29.Kuwait 30.Latvia 31.Liechtenstein 32.Lithuania 33.Luxembourg 34.Hungary 35.Macedonia 36.Malta 37.Order of Malta 38.Mexico 39.Monaco 40.Nicaragua 41.Netherlands 42.Germany 43.Norway 44.New Zealand 45.Panama 46.Paraguay 47.Poland 48.Portugal 49.Romania 50.United States of America 51.Salvador 52.San Marino 53.Singapore 54.Slovakia 55.Slovenia 56.Vatican 57.Serbia 58.Spain 59.Sweden 60.Swiss Confederation 61.Turkey 62.UK Great Britain and Northern Ireland 63.Uruguay 64.Venezuela 65.Antigua and Barbuda 66.Bahamas 67.Bahrain 68.Barbados 69.Mauritius 70.Seychelles 71.United Arab Emirates 72.Saint Kitts and Nevis 73.Dominican Republic 74.Grenada 75.East Timor 76.Kiribati 77.Colombia 78.Marshall Islands 70.Micronesia 80.Palau 81.Peru 82.Samoa 83.Solomon Islands 84.Saint Lucia 85.Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 86.Tonga 87.Trinidad and Tobago 88.Tuvalu 89.Vanuatu 90.China, (People's Republic of China. 91.Georgia

B) Holders of valid ordinary passports of the following countries do not need visas for entry, exit or transit through the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina in accordance with concluded agreements:

1. Albania  2. Azerbaijan  3. Russian Federation  4. Ukraine  5. Israel  6. Malaysia 

 C) Holders of diplomatic and service passports of the following countries do not need visas for entry, exit or transit through the territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina in accordance with concluded agreements:

1. Egypt  2. Indonesia  3. Kazakhstan  4. Cuba  5. Moldova  6. Algeria  7. Morocco 

D) Holders of business passports of the following countries are exempted from the visa requirement when entering, exiting or travelling through Bosnia and Herzegovina:

1) Hong Kong, People's Republic of China; 2) Macao, People's Republic of China;  3) Taiwan, Republic of China

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA ENTRY VISA REQIREMENTS

BiH entry visa shall be issued by diplomatic/consular offices of Bosnia and Herzegovina abroad.
For the purposes of a private visit, a guarantee letter/invitation by a citizen of Bosnia and Herzegovina, certified by the competent body, must be submitted together with the visa application.
For the purposes of business travel, business invitation by the partner from Bosnia and Herzegovina, certified by the competent body, must be submitted together with the visa application.
One photograph shall be submitted together with the visa application. Fees for visa issuance by diplomatic/consular offices:

Single entry / exit visa or transit visa 31,00 EUR
Multiple entry / exit visa or transit visa up to 90 days 57,00 EUR
Multiple entry / exit visa or transit visa over 90 days 72,00 EUR

Visa Application Form

https://www.mvp.gov.ba/HTML/PDFDoc/Konzularno/Obrazac%20zahtjeva%20za%20izdavanje%20vize.pdf

How to arrive to Sarajevo?

By plane:

Most likely, for most of you, your arrival to Sarajevo will be through our Sarajevo International Airport. Please check your options for flights. Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines are often well-connected with us. However, there are some low-cost options like RyanAir and WizzAir. We hope current problems with flight companies, overbooking and delays will not affect your travel to Sarajevo.

In addition, the cities of Banja Luka and Tuzla and their respective airports are also connected with some major European cities, mainly through low-cost airlines: RyanAir and Wizzair.

By bus:

Sarajevo is connected with many major regional and European cities. Check available bus connections at:

https://www.centrotrans.com/#
https://www.flixbus.ba/
https://www.biss-tours.ba/
https://www.globtour.com//index.php

The central Sarajevo Bus station is in the city centre, and depending on your accommodation, you will be there within 10-15 minutes by walk or even sooner by taxi.

Transfer from the Airport to the city centre

The Sarajevo International Airport is located 12 km away from the city centre. It is connected with a bus line (Airport – Baščaršija/City centre). Transport service is available to all interested persons at 5,00 KM (2,5 €) for a drive in one direction and 8,00 KM (4 €) for a return ticket. The timetable is given here.

You also have an opportunity to take a taxi which you will find at the exit gate of the Airport. Depending on your destination, the estimated price is 20,00-30,00 KM (10-15 €). NOTE: as in every city, taxis at airports tend to charge more for tourists than usual. Make sure to agree on the estimated price (above) and to have the taxi meter turned on. Payments can not be done by card or in any other currency, only in KM.

Venue Hotel Holiday

There are 3 ways to get from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Hotel Holiday, Sarajevo by bus, taxi, or foot

Distance from Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to Hotel Holiday: 8,8 km

https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Sarajevo-Airport-SJJ/Hotel-Holiday-Sarajevo-Bosnia-and-Herzegovina

• Near Sarajevo City Center and National Museum of BiH
• Taxi ride from/to the airport: 16min/10KM
• Nearest public transport station: 18.4019032 | 43.8560965
• Tram station Museum-250 m

About accomodation in Sarajevo (hotels, hostels, airbnb)

https://www.booking.com/
https://www.top10hotels.com
https://www.airbnb.ba/
https://www.tourismbih.com/

How to get from the Sarajevo Airport (SJJ) to the Baščaršija, historic city center

https://theblossomtours.com/2023/06/getting-from-the-airport-to-bascarsija-the-heart-of-sarajevo-a-travel-guide/
https://airporttransfer.com/blog/sarajevo-airport-to-bascarsija

About University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Pharmacy

https://www.unsa.ba/en/about-us

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https://www.ffsa.unsa.ba/

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bosnia_and_Herzegovina
https://www.tourismbih.com/
https://portal.cor.europa.eu/divisionpowers/Pages/Bosnia-Herzegovina.aspx
https://www.fipa.gov.ba/dobrodosli/znamenitosti/default.aspx?id=154&langTag=en-US
https://whc.unesco.org/en/statesparties/ba
https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1VLUeEa5YT/

About Sarajevo

https://www.sarajevo.ba/en
https://meetbosnia.com/what-to-see-in-sarajevo-amazing-local-guide/
https://eurocities.eu/cities/sarajevo/
https://www.visitsarajevo.ba/useful-information/
https://www.visitsarajevo.ba/arriving-to-sarajevo/
https://www.visitsarajevo.ba/moving-around-town/
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/19Hcd5vhCN/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f0xZsFg9i9k