ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW • POPULATION (2025 EST.): 3,140,095 • CAPITAL: Sarajevo • MAIN CITIES: Banja Luka, Mostar, Bihac, Trebinje • 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. A daily tax of €1-2 pp., per night, for those aged 12+, is collected by lodgings • HEALTH: Vaccinations against hepatitis A and B recommended; immunization against tick-borne encephalitis is advisable for those engaging in outdoor activities • CURRENCY: Convertible mark (BAM). Visa and Mastercard accepted at larger restaurants and hotels
• TIPPING: For guides, $5-10 per person, per day; 10-15% in restaurants; round up in cafes, bars and taxis; for hotel staff, $1-3 per bag or day • TIME: GMT+1 • ELECTRICITY: 230 volts; adapter required • DRIVING: On the right. Int’l Driving Permit required • PUBLIC HOLIDAYS (2026): Jan 1-2; Mar 1; May 1-2 • LANGUAGE: Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian (co-offi cial) • RELIGION: Muslim; Christian • DIAL CODE: +387
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
GETTING THERE • MAJOR GATEWAYS: Sarajevo (SJJ) • TYPICAL FLYING TIME: One layover: 10h+ from NY One to two layovers: 14h+ from LA
SAFETY & SECURITY Travelers are advised to exercise caution. Check travel.state.gov