TOURISM BOARD OF BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA Maglajska 171000, Sarajevo Bulevar Vojvode Stepe Stepanovica 181c, Banja Luka E: info@tourismbih.com W: tourismbih.com
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2024): 3,164,253 • CAPITAL: Sarajevo • VISA: Passport must be valid for three months beyond departure date from destination and contain one blank page; no visa required for stays of up to 90 days • HEALTH: Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B recommended; immunization against tick-borne encephalitis is advisable for those engaging in outdoor activities in endemic areas • CURRENCY: Convertible mark (BAM). Visa and Mastercard accepted at larger restaurants and hotels • TIPPING: 10-15% for good
service; a few markas for taxi drivers; for hotel staff, 50 cents per night • TIME: GMT+1 • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts; adapter required • DRIVING: On the right. International Driving Permit required • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2025): Jan 1-2; Mar 1; May 1-2 • LANGUAGE: Bosnian; Serbian; Croatian • RELIGION: Muslim; Christian • DIAL CODE: +387
CLIMATE Wide-ranging topography creates a unique and diverse climate. The coast is Mediterranean and warm; the north is temperate; the mountains are cold and alpine. Sarajevo can see highs of around 81F in August; summer heatwaves can reach around 105F
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: Sarajevo (SJJ); Mostar (OMO) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: One layover: 10h+ from New York to Sarajevo Two layovers: from Los Angeles, 16h+ to Sarajevo; 19h+ to Mostar