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Bosnia & Herzegovina
- Sarajevo
- Europe
- Bosnian
At a glance
Bosnia & Herzegovina: know before you go
At a glance
- Capital
- Sarajevo
- Population
- 3,816,459
- Area
- 51,197 km² · 19,767 sq mi
- Languages
- Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
- Currency
- Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
- Time zone
- Central European Time, UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
- Calling code
- +387
- Drives on the
- Right
- Internet domain
- .ba
- Landlocked
- No, it has a coastline
More facts
- Continent
- Europe
Member of
- United Nations
Neighbouring countries
Montenegro
Croatia
SerbiaRead more
Entry requirements
Bosnia & Herzegovina visa requirements
Bosnia & Herzegovina entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 102 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 94 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
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Visa-free102 passports
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Safety
Bosnia & Herzegovina safety: is it safe to visit?
Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution
Due to terrorism and landmines
US State Dept, updated October 12, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.
Questions
Bosnia & Herzegovina: frequently asked questions
- Bosnia & Herzegovina visa: do I need one?
- Bosnia & Herzegovina entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 102 can enter without a visa, 1 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 94 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: is it safe to visit?
- US State Dept rates Bosnia & Herzegovina at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to terrorism and landmines.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: what currency is used?
- Currency in Bosnia & Herzegovina: Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM).
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: what language do people speak?
- Languages of Bosnia & Herzegovina: Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian.
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: what is the capital?
- The capital of Bosnia & Herzegovina is Sarajevo.
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