Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia Herzegovina: travel information, currency

Formalities, visas
ID cards
Entry into Bosnia-Herzegovina is possible with a valid passport, ID card, child
ID card or entry in a parent's passport. A visa is not required. The pass must
be valid for at least 3 months. Tourists can only enter the country if they have
a return ticket and enough money to pay for their own stay. The green insurance
card must be present when taking a car.
Foreign nationals have to report to the police 24 hours after entering the
country in Sarajevo
Foreigners Department of the Cantonal Interior Ministry Sarajevo
Zmaja od Bosne 9
71000 Sarajevo
Tel: 00387- (0) 33- 664.211
Mon-Fri. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In the case of hotel accommodation, the hotel reports visitors to the
police. Since December 15, 2010, citizens of the country can enter Germany
without a visa.
Local currency, foreign exchange, customs regulations
National currency The national currency of
Bosnia-Herzegovina has been the convertible mark (KM/BAM) since June 1998.
1 convertible marka = 100 fening
The convertible mark has been linked to the euro (EUR 1 = 1.95583 KM) since
2002.
- Import and export of the national currency
Only 200,000 KM of the national currency may be imported and exported.
- Import and export of foreign currencies
There are no restrictions on the import and export of foreign currencies.
Customs regulations
The following articles can be imported into Bosnia-Herzegovina duty-free:
- 200 cigarettes or 20 cigars or 200 g tobacco
- 1 liter of alcoholic beverages
- Perfume for personal use
- Gifts worth up to € 77
Electronic devices must be declared upon import and proof of re-export must
be provided. Foreign currencies can be declared. However, this is not expressly
required.
How do you get to Bosnia-Herzegovina?
Airplane
Bosnia-Herzegovina has one international airport: Sarajevo (SJJ) is 10
km south of Sarajevo. Sarajevo Airport is served by Air Bosna, Swiss, Austrian
Airlines, Adria Airways, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Malev Hungarian Airlines
and Turkish Airlines. The airport fee is $ 12.
Rail
There are still no connections abroad as the rail network was badly
damaged in the war. However, it is being rebuilt.
Bus
There are regular bus connections between Sarajevo and some Eastern and
Central European cities. For example, there are regular Eurolines buses to
Bosnia-Herzegovina (Internet: www.eurolines.com) to the following stations:
Banja Luka, Gradska, Bugojno, Donj Vakuf, Jablanica Jajce, Kakanj Mostar,
Sarajevo Visoko, Zenica.
Cars
Many roads are still damaged but are gradually being repaired. However,
there are paved roads to Zagreb and Osijek in Croatia, Belgrade (Serbia) and
Podgorica (Montenegro).
Travel in the country
In
addition to the international airport in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina
has two more airports in Mostar (OMO) and Banja Luka (BNX).
Railway
Bosnia-Herzegovina has a rail network of around 1,030 km. The rail
connection between the Bosniak-Croatian Federation and the Serbian Republic has
now been restored.
Road network
Bosnia-Herzegovina has a road network of approx. 21,850 km. However,
only about half of this is paved. Many roads are in very poor condition. There
are still a large number of land mines in Bosnia-Herzegovina. The main roads all
run through Sarajevo. There are connections to Banja Luka, Doboj, Zvornik,
Mostar, the Adriatic coast and Foca.
Shipping
The main sea ports are: Bosanska Gradiska, Bosanski Brod, Bosanski
Samac, Brcko. Inland navigation is available on many rivers and canals.
Traffic rules
Special regulations
It is mandatory to have a tow rope and a set of replacement bulbs in the
vehicle. to carry with you.
Blood alcohol limits
The blood alcohol limit is 0.5.
International license plate
According to
Abbreviationfinder,
the international license plate of Bosnia-Herzegovina is:
Infectious diseases
In Bosnia-Herzegovina, the following infectious diseases are to be expected
in Germany and Central and Northern Europe:
- Lyme disease, from tick bites.
- Intestinal infections caused by contaminated food or
water, including amoebas, lamblia, salmonella, shigella, worm infestation
and all kinds of viruses and bacteria.
- Early summer meningo encephalitis mainly as a result of
tick bites.
- Hepatitis A and B. However, infection with hepatitis B
is only to be expected in people who may come into contact with blood or
those who seek sexual contact.
- Polio, polio
- Rabies, only in people who come into contact with
vector animals such as dogs, cats, foxes or bats.
- Typhus. However, there is only a risk of infection for
travelers who can come into contact with polluted water or contaminated
food.
Recommended vaccinations
when traveling to Bosnia-Herzegovina, the following vaccinations
recommended:
- Diphtheria. A vaccination against diphtheria should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Hepatitis A and B. A vaccination against hepatitis B
is only necessary for people who may come into contact with blood or for
those who are looking for sexual contact.
- Polio, polio. A vaccination against polio should
always exist, also in the home country.
- Meningococcal meningitis
- Tetanus. A vaccination against tetanus should always
exist, also in the home country
- Rabies, only in high-risk travelers who can come into
contact with the vector animals
Vaccination requirements There are no vaccination requirements
when entering or staying in the country.
Hazards and current warning notices
Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany
Citizen Service
Tel.: 0049 - (0) 30 - 5000 - 2000
www.auswaertiges-amt.de/de
Bosnia and Herzegovina: Embassies and Consulates
Visit
Countryaah for a full list of Bosnia and Herzegovina embassies and consulates in each
country around the world.

Representations of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Germany
The building in which the embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located is a
beautiful villa on the corner of Ibsenstrasse and Stavangerstrasse in the Pankow
district of Berlin. Ibsenstrasse is a cross street from Gotenstrasse, which in
turn branches off from Bornholmerstrasse. The street is located in a quiet
middle-class area in the Berlin-Pankow district. The embassies of Cuba, Ghana,
Eritrea, Cape Verde and Moldova are in the vicinity of the embassy of Bosnia and
Herzegovina.
Embassy in Berlin
Ibsenstrasse 14
10439 Berlin
Tel: 0049 - (0) 30 - 81 47 12 10
Consulate General in Frankfurt
Mendelsohnstrasse 69
60325 Frankfurt am Main
Tel: 0049 - (0) 69 - 90 74 86 40
Fax: 0049 - (0) 69 - 90 74 86 427
Consulate General in Munich
Karlstrasse 60
80833 Munich
Tel: 0049 - (0) 89 - 98 28 064
E-Mail: [email protected]
Consulate General in Stuttgart
Olgastraße 97 B
70180 Stuttgart
Tel: 0049 - (0) 711 - 25 38 39 23
Honorary Consulate in Leipzig
Thomaskirchhof 20
04109 Leipzig
Tel: 0049 - (0) 341 - 22 55 896
E-Mail: [email protected]
German representations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy in Sarajevo
71000 Sarajevo
Tel: 00387 - (O) 33 - 56 53 00
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://www.botschaft-konsulat.com/diplo/938/Deutschland-in-Sarajevo
Austrian representations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy in Sarajewo
Dzidzikovac 7
71000 Sarajewo
Tel: 00387 - (0) 33 - 279 400
Email: [email protected]gv.at
Web: www.aussenministerium.at/sarajewo
Representations of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Austria
Embassy in Vienna
Tivoligasse 54
1120 Vienna
Tel: 0043 - (0) 1 - 811 85 55
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.bhbotschaft.at
Honorary Consulate in Graz
Eißlgasse 4
8047 Graz
Tel: +43 - (0) 664 - 30 40 400
Email: [email protected]
Swiss representations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Embassy in Sarajevo
Josipa Stadlera 15
71000 Sarajevo
Tel: 00387 - (0) 33 - 275 850
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.eda.admin.ch/sarajevo
Representations of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Switzerland
Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Muri
Thorackerstrasse 3
3074 Muri bei Bern
Tel: 0041 - (0) 31 - 351 10 51/-52
Email: [email protected]
Consulate in Zurich
Bleicherweg 64A
8002 Zurich
Tel: 0041 - (0) 44 - 201 14 11
Email: [email protected]
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