Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2022-10-04 16:19:01

Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Southern Europe. It is a developed country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina is Exercise Increased Caution. Check Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.

Travel advice and advisories

Published 29.04.2022
1. Passengers must have:
- a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test result issued at most 48 hours before arrival if arriving from Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia (Rep.), Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom or Vatican City (Holy See); or
- a negative COVID-19 PCR or rapid antigen test result issued at most 72 hours before arrival if arriving from a country other than Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland (Rep.), Italy, Kazakhstan, Kosovo (Rep.), Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova (Rep.), Monaco, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia (Rep.), Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Fed., San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom or Vatican City (Holy See); or
- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least 14 days before arrival; or
- a COVID-19 recovery certificate issued at least 14 days and at most 180 days before arrival.
- This does not apply to:
- nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- children younger than 18 years and spouses of nationals of Bosnia and Herzegovina;
- nationals of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia arriving directly from the country of nationality;
- children younger than 18 years and spouses of nationals of Croatia, Montenegro and Serbia if they arrive directly from the country of nationality;
- passengers returning via Bosnia and Herzegovina to their country of residence;
- passengers with a diplomatic or official passport traveling on duty;
- NATO military;
- residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina returning to Bosnia and Herzegovina within 48 hours. They must have been in Croatia, Montenegro or Serbia;
- passengers younger than 7 years if accompanied by their parents or legal guardians who have a:
- negative COVID-19 rapid antigen or PCR test result, or
- COVID-19 vaccination certificate; or
- a COVID-19 recovery certificate.
2. Passengers must have a completed "Passenger Locator Form" and present it upon arrival.

Travel Advisory By USA

Tue, 04 Oct 2022

Reissued with updates to health information.

Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to terrorism 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.

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:

Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.
Be aware of your surroundings 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 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 Checklist.

Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa required

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Visa free access

Croatia

Visa Requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina Citizens

References

U.S Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs
Systematic dataset of Covid-19 policy, from Oxford University
International Air Transport Association (IATA)