Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Risk Level

Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to terrorism, crime, and land mines . Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas. Theft and other crimes of opportunity are common, especially against tourists. Violent crimes, such as robbery and murder, also occur due to the availability of firearms remaining from the war. Minefields and land mines are present throughout Bosnia and Herzegovina. While suspected hazardous areas are normally clearly marked, several people are killed or injured each year. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you decide to travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Be aware of your surroundings and maintain situational awareness when traveling to tourist locations and crowded public venues. Monitor local media for breaking events and adjust your plans based on new information. Remain on hard-surfaced roads and stay out of abandoned buildings due to risks from land mines. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Check

Travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing A new border crossing at Gradiška has been temporarily opened as an emergency measure, following a bridge collapse. Delays are expected. Travellers should plan ahead and check local advice before crossing by car. Significant delays are expected at all crossings between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia due to the EU Entry/Exit System. Long queues in very hot weather may form on the Bosnia and Herzegovina side with no additional services for children or vulnerable people. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

Higher-risk regions — Travel formally advised against: Specific zones carry a higher advisory than the country overall.

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.