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Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide

Europe

Sarajevo Capital
BAM Currency
Bosnian Language
+387 Calling Code
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Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Visa Required For Some Nationalities; Check Prior To Travel.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Health declaration form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk Medium
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Taxi overcharging
  • Fake charity collections

Health & Medical

Emergency Number 122
Response Speed Medium
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Good
Ride-sharing Apps Bolt
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Mixed
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay,local Banking Apps
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10% In Restaurants Is Common
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $30 Tourist: $80 Family: $200

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Frowned Upon In Rural Areas
Alcohol/Drug Policy Strict Regarding Drug Laws
Topics to Avoid
War historyEthnic issues

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Zdravo
Z-dra-vo
Goodbye
Doviđenja
Do-vi-jen-ja
Please
Molim
Mo-lim
Thank you
Hvala
H-va-la
Sorry
Žao mi je
Zhao mi je
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
Govoriš li engleski?
Go-vo-rish li en-gles-ki?
I don’t understand
Ne razumem
Ne ra-zu-mem
Can you speak slowly, please?
Možeš li govoriti polako, molim?
Mo-zheš li go-vo-ri-ti po-la-ko, mo-lim?
Can you help me, please?
Možeš li mi pomoći, molim?
Mo-zheš li mi po-mo-ći, mo-lim?
What does this mean?
Šta to znači?
Sh-ta to zna-či?

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Top Attractions

Landmark

Old Bridge

Iconic Ottoman bridge in Mostar.

~1 h Free entry
Museum

Zenica City Museum

A museum showcasing the history and culture of Zenica.

~1.5 h ~US$5
City guide Zenica
Landmark

Stari Most (Old Bridge)

A UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic symbol of Mostar.

~1 h Free entry
City guide Mostar

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