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Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide

Sarajevo Capital
BAM Currency
Bosnian Language
+387 Calling Code
Right Drives on

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 Exercise Caution
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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Disclaimer

The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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