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Exercise caution — most governments advise vigilance.

6 governments of 11 advise increased caution. 5 governments rate this destination all-clear.

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United States
United States
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Recent unrest has been politically related. While it has not impacted tourists or members of the international community, there is a risk that bystanders can be affected. Review our Travel Guidance…
Canada
Canada
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Exercise a high degree of caution Exercise a high degree of caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to crime and the risk of unmarked landmines and unexploded ordnance in rural…
Ireland
Ireland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
The border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility. Travellers should plan ahead and check local advice before crossing by car. The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES)…
New Zealand
New Zealand
No advisory published
No rating
Netherlands
Netherlands
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
No special safety risks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
France
France
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Germany
Germany
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise a high degree of caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Poland
Poland
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal security precautions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Taiwan
Taiwan
Exercise Normal Precautions
Level 1
Exercise normal precautions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
South Korea
South Korea
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Exercise caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Japan
Japan
Exercise Increased Caution
Level 2
Bosnia and Herzegovina

For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.

United StatesUnited States passportVisa-free · 90 days
CanadaCanada passportVisa-free · 90 days
IrelandIreland passportVisa-free · 90 days
United KingdomUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 90 days
New ZealandNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 90 days
NetherlandsNetherlands passportVisa-free · 90 days
FranceFrance passportVisa-free · 90 days
GermanyGermany passportVisa-free · 90 days
PolandPoland passportVisa-free · 90 days
TaiwanTaiwan passportVisa-free · 90 days
South KoreaSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 90 days
JapanJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days

Where the governments disagree on Bosnia and Herzegovina

Opinion on Bosnia and Herzegovina is divided, though not dramatically: ratings run from level 1 to level 2. Six of the eleven take the stricter view, and the remaining five see no cause for it. A one-level split of this kind usually reflects differing thresholds between governments rather than a dispute about the facts.

Currency varies between sources. Japan's is the oldest assessment of Bosnia and Herzegovina on file, last revised in February 2025, while the rest have been reviewed more recently.

The warnings for Bosnia and Herzegovina are not uniform across the country. One distinct area is singled out by at least one government. The areas named are defined by long district-level lists rather than by single place names — see the individual advisories above for the exact boundaries. At least one government advises against non-essential travel to a specific area while taking a softer line on the country overall.

Your own government's rating is the one your insurer and embassy will act on, so read that source first — the one level of daylight between the strictest and most relaxed assessments here is context, not a substitute for it.

Derived from 11 government assessments for Bosnia and Herzegovina, most recently reviewed in October 2026.

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Sarajevo
A city where Ottoman bazaars, Austro-Hungarian facades, and wartime history coexist along the Miljacka River. Try cevapi at Bascarsija and take the bobsled track hike above town.
Banja Luka
A relaxed city on the Vrbas River with the medieval Kastel fortress and Ottoman-era Ferhadija Mosque. Rafting on the Vrbas is a popular summer activity.
Tuzla
Home to Europe's only saltwater lakes in a city center, created from ancient salt deposits. The Pannonian Lakes complex offers swimming and sandy beaches inland.
Zenica
An industrial city on the Bosna River with the Vranduk medieval fortress perched above a gorge. The surrounding mountains offer hiking and fresh mountain air.
Mostar
The rebuilt Stari Most bridge arches over emerald waters while divers leap from its 24-meter span. The cobblestone old town bazaar sells traditional copperware and Turkish coffee sets.