🇧🇦 Is Bosnia & Herzegovina safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Bosnia & Herzegovina: 39 diplomatic missions from 36 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Bosnia & Herzegovina
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Gradiška border crossing has moved to a new facility; check local information before driving through
- EU's Entry/Exit System (EES) is active in Schengen area; expect longer waits at EU borders
- Travel insurance must cover your specific itinerary, planned activities and emergency costs
- Spanish citizens can enter without a visa using national ID or passport for stays up to 90 days
- ID or passport must remain valid for more than 90 days beyond the planned departure date
- Traveling with both national ID and passport is advised; verify neither appears on Interpol's stolen documents list
- If your document is on Interpol's list, Bosnian authorities will confiscate it
Risk areas and situations
- Pickpocketing risk in tourist areas of Sarajevo and Mostar, including Medjugorje due to large crowds
- Avoid isolated or low-traffic streets in any location
- Landmines still present off main roads in rural areas — do not leave marked paths
- Towns with significant remaining mine contamination: Doboj, Teslić, Maglaj, Usora, Zavidovići, Gornji Vakuf, Sanski Most, Velika Kladuša, Travnik and Ilijaš
Emergency numbers in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Embassies and consulates in Bosnia & Herzegovina
39 diplomatic missions from 36 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇷 Greece | 2 | Sarajevo |
| 🇷🇴 Romania | 2 | Sarajevo |
| 🇸🇰 Slovakia | 2 | Centar Municipality, Sarajevo |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan | 1 | Centar |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇨🇳 China | 1 | Sarajevo |
| 🇨🇿 Czechia | 1 | Sarajevo |
…and 24 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Bosnia & Herzegovina is English. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in English, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bosnia & Herzegovina safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Bosnia & Herzegovina is 1.5/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
The general emergency number in Bosnia & Herzegovina is 112. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Bosnia & Herzegovina?
Telcomia tracks 39 diplomatic missions from 36 countries in Bosnia & Herzegovina, across 4 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.