FBI Background Check · Bosnia and Herzegovina
FBI Background Check Apostille for Use in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Route, timeline, translation and price for using an FBI Background Check in Bosnia and Herzegovina — based on the official Hague Convention status table.
Quick answer
Bosnia and Herzegovina accepts a U.S. apostille. Your FBI Background Check needs one apostille from the U.S. Department of State — 10–12 business days with us. Certified translation required.
Key takeaways
- Issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation (CJIS Division); authenticated only by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina is a Hague Convention country — the apostille is accepted with no embassy step.
- Through us: $299 all-in (including the $20 government fee and U.S. return shipping), 10–12 business days.
- Do it yourself: Form DS-4194 and a $20 fee per document — processed within 5 weeks by mail, or 7 business days if you drop it off in Washington, D.C.
- Route
- Apostille — one step
- Hague member since
- 6 March 1992
- Issuing authority
- Federal Bureau of Investigation
- Translation
- Certified translation required.
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina a Hague Convention country?
Yes. The Apostille Convention has been in force for Bosnia and Herzegovina since 6 March 1992, and for the United States since 15 October 1981 — so a U.S. apostille is accepted in Bosnia and Herzegovina with no embassy step.
The route to Bosnia and Herzegovina
An FBI Background Check is issued by Federal Bureau of Investigation, a federal authority, so it is authenticated by the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. — never by a state office. For Bosnia and Herzegovina, that apostille is the finish line.
People most often send documents to Bosnia and Herzegovina for citizenship by descent and family matters. Receiving offices set their own requirements, so confirm what yours asks for — we’ll help you read it.
About the FBI Background Check
How to apostille an FBI background check for use abroad.
Already have your FBI report? Mail it to us exactly as issued and we prepare it for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Don’t have it yet? Get it in person, by appointment, at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices, or request it directly from the FBI — see how to get an FBI background check.
Timeline and price
| Stage | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. Department of State apostille | 10–12 business days | Hand-delivered in Washington, D.C. |
| Certified translation | Alongside | Ordered with the authentication so nothing waits in sequence |
| Return shipping | 1–3 days in the U.S. | Tracked courier; worldwide delivery available |
Price: $299 per document, government fees and U.S. shipping included.
Need the FBI check itself? We take fingerprints and run FBI checks in person, by appointment, at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices — $399 including the apostille. Already have your report? Mail it to us.
Translation for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Certified translation required. We coordinate certified translation alongside the authentication so the document arrives ready to file.
How it works
Confirm the route
Tell us you’re sending an FBI Background Check to Bosnia and Herzegovina. We confirm route, price and timing before any payment.
Get the document to us
Ship it to us with tracking (we send the address when we confirm your order), or drop it off by appointment at our West Palm Beach or Miami office.
Pre-submission review
We check it against authentication requirements to catch the problems that cause rejections.
Department of State
Hand-delivered to the Office of Authentications in Washington, D.C.
Certified translation
Arranged alongside so it arrives ready to file in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Delivery
Returned to you by tracked courier, or sent directly to your recipient in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sources: HCCH — Apostille Convention status table (checked October 2026) · U.S. Department of State — Authenticate Your Document.
How long does the FBI Background Check apostille take for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The U.S. Department of State is the only office that issues a federal apostille. Mailed in yourself, it is processed within 5 weeks of receipt; dropped off in person in Washington, D.C., within 7 business days. Through us it takes 10–12 business days.
| Route | How | Processing time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mail it yourself | Form DS-4194 + check to the Office of Authentications, Sterling, VA | Within 5 weeks of receipt | $20 per document + shipping |
| Drop it off yourself | 600 19th Street NW, Washington, D.C. — Mon–Thu, 7:30–9:00 AM, no appointment | Within 7 business days | $20 per document + travel |
| Emergency appointment | Only for a life-or-death family emergency with travel within 2 weeks | Same day | $20 per document |
| Through Federal Apostille USA | We review it, drop it off in D.C. and return it to you with tracking | 10–12 business days total | $299 all-in |
What does it cost for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The government fee is $20 per document, paid with Form DS-4194. Our all-in price is $299 per document, covering the government fee, review, D.C. drop-off and U.S. return shipping.
Government figures: U.S. Department of State — Request Authentication Services (checked October 2026).
FBI Background Check for Bosnia and Herzegovina — FAQ
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina part of the Hague Apostille Convention?
Yes. The Convention has been in force for Bosnia and Herzegovina since 6 March 1992, so a U.S. apostille is accepted there directly.
How long does it take to prepare an FBI Background Check for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
About 10–12 business days for the U.S. Department of State apostille, plus return shipping. Certified translation runs alongside.
How much does it cost to send an FBI Background Check to Bosnia and Herzegovina?
$299 per document, with government fees and U.S. shipping included. We confirm your exact price before any payment.
Do I need a translation for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Certified translation required. We can arrange certified translation with your order.
Can you get the FBI Background Check for me?
In person, yes: we take fingerprints and run FBI checks by appointment at our West Palm Beach and Miami offices. If you already have your report, mail it to us and we prepare it for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Do I have to be in the United States?
No. Most Bosnia and Herzegovina orders are handled entirely by mail, and we can ship the finished document anywhere.
Related: FBI Background Check — full guide · All documents for Bosnia and Herzegovina · Apostille vs. embassy legalization · Why apostilles get rejected
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