Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Guide

Entry requirements

Many nationalities can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free for up to 90 days within 180, but the rules depend on your passport; check with the country's Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visa-free entry isn't a right to work; verify passport validity, accommodation registration, return documents and any requirements that may be requested at the border with the Bosnia and Herzegovina authorities before travelling.

Money and payments

The convertible mark (BAM/KM) is used and is pegged to the euro. Cards are common in cities; cash is needed at small eateries, markets, on buses, in parks and in rural areas. Euros are accepted in some tourist spots, but change/exchange rates can be problematic; use bank ATMs and withdraw BAM.

Languages

Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian are in official use; the Latin alphabet is widespread, while Cyrillic is also seen in Republika Srpska. English and Turkish can help at tourist businesses, but it's important to avoid generalisations about war, identity and religion.

Phones, internet and apps

The country's transport is fragmented along administrative lines. ŽFBH runs the Sarajevo–Mostar–Čapljina line and ŽRS operates in the north; buses are more widespread for most routes, but there's no single national live system. Verify the terminal, departure platform, border crossing and last connection directly with the operator.

Budget

Budget separately for cash-heavy small businesses, intercity buses, national park entry and last-kilometre taxis/transfers; don't confuse KM prices with euro labels.

On a budget plan, think guesthouses, burek/ćevapi, walking and intercity buses; mid-range brings central rooms, museums and a waterfall/nature day; a comfortable plan features boutique hotels, guides and private transfers. Prices change quickly during Mostar's summer, the Sarajevo Film Festival and rafting weeks.