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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฆ Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside the EU and the Schengen area and sets its own visa rules. Below: visa rules for every passport, cash limits at customs and the tourist traps official travel advice warns about.

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Explore Bosnia and Herzegovina: things to do, shopping, food and getting around

A short guide based on UNESCO's World Heritage listings.

Places to visit

Summarised in our own words from the linked pages, official tourism boards and transport authorities first; items marked "Not official" come from other guides. Prices and opening times change, so check the source before you go. Last checked 24 Oct 2026.

Common tourist traps and how to avoid them

Scams and risky spots named in official travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina, in our own words.

  1. Pickpockets and bag-snatchers in Sarajevo

    How it works: They work public transport and the tourist and pedestrian areas of Sarajevo and other cities.

    How to avoid it: Keep belongings and passport secure and avoid showing off cash or jewellery.

  2. Theft from cars at tourist spots

    How it works: Thefts from cars have increased in tourist areas around Sarajevo, especially on Mount Trebeviฤ‡.

    How to avoid it: Lock the car and keep belongings out of sight.

  3. "Fixed price" taxis at Sarajevo airport

    How it works: Drivers at the airport rank may refuse the meter, quote a fixed fare or charge for luggage.

    How to avoid it: Agree the price before setting off, pre-book an established taxi firm and avoid unlicensed taxis.

Areas flagged in official advice

  • Landmines and unexploded weapons from the 1992โ€“95 war remain in less populated and rural areas โ€“ do not step off roads and paved areas without an experienced guide (FCDO)

Official advice: FCDO: no areas advised against.

Emergency numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Paraphrased from official travel advice: FCDO travel advice โ€“ Safety and security ยท FCDO travel advice โ€“ Warnings and insurance ยท FCDO travel advice โ€“ Getting help (emergency numbers) ยท FCDO page updated 13 Aug 2026 ยท Last checked 2 Nov 2026. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Cash you can bring in and take out

Customs rules for banknotes and other cash when you enter or leave Bosnia and Herzegovina.

BiH cash declaration (Indirect Taxation Authority; RS and FBiH decrees 2017)

Bringing cash in
Declare cash, cheques or securities worth more than EUR 10,000 to customs at the border, on the currency declaration form (available at all international crossings or on uino.gov.ba).
Taking cash out
Same when leaving: declare more than EUR 10,000. Taking out more than EUR 10,000 also needs approval from the Ministry of Finance of the Republic of Srpska or of the Federation of BiH.
Local currency (BAM) in
No limit (declaration only).
Local currency (BAM) out
Over EUR 10,000 equivalent needs Ministry of Finance approval.
Foreign currency
No import limit (declaration only); export over EUR 10,000 needs Ministry of Finance approval.
  • Ask the customs officer for a certified copy of your declaration.

Official source: uino.gov.ba ยท Last checked 2 Nov 2026

Bosnia and Herzegovina visa rules by passport

The general rule for each passport, from official sources. Open a passport to see conditions and options that depend on where you live.

Visa-free98 passports
Embassy visa100 passports

Verified rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina: 195 of 198 passports; awaiting verification: 3; not yet covered: 0. A rule that is awaiting verification or not yet covered is not a negative visa decision: it only means we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet.

โš  Unofficial sources: 3 rules for Bosnia and Herzegovina are not from an official Bosnia and Herzegovina government source (based on other governments' travel advice or secondary research). They are labelled on each page, are not counted as verified above, and should be confirmed with the embassy before travel.

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