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Relationship dossier

Bosnia and Herzegovina Kosovo

Relationship assessment

Non-recognition by Bosnia and Herzegovina contrasts with Kosovo's visa-free entry for Bosnian citizens.

Bosnia and Herzegovina toward Kosovo

-35

Bosnia and Herzegovina has not recognized Kosovo and requires visas from Kosovo citizens, reflecting a restrictive government policy toward Kosovo.

Kosovo toward Bosnia and Herzegovina

+10

Kosovo permits citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enter without a visa, providing a limited practical opening despite the constrained bilateral relationship.

Overall relationship

-20

The relationship is shaped chiefly by Bosnia and Herzegovina's non-recognition of Kosovo and restrictions on Kosovo citizens' entry. Kosovo's visa-free access for Bosnian citizens is a concrete but limited counterpoint; the relationship remains asymmetrical and politically constrained.

How to read these scores

Scores are rough judgments, not objective measurements or current verification. Directional scores describe government policy and conduct, not public opinion. The overall score is an independent estimate, never an average.

−100
Extreme sustained hostility
−50
Substantially adversarial
0
Mixed or neutral, supported by knowledge
+50
Substantially cooperative
+100
Exceptionally close sustained partnership

“Not assessed” means there is no recorded score. Pair existence makes no claim about diplomatic recognition or established relations.

Relationship context

Knowledge coverageLimited

Overview

Bosnia and Herzegovina has not recognized Kosovo and maintains visa restrictions on Kosovo citizens. Kosovo permits citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina to enter without a visa, a limited practical measure of openness. These policies create a notably asymmetrical relationship, while the scope of other direct government cooperation is unclear.

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