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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa

Visa required

Vaccinations

None required

Currency

Konvertibilna Marka (BAM). Some Euro notes may be accepted.

Time zones

UTC / GMT +1 (1 hour behind South Africa)

Dialing code

+ 387

Best time to go

Year Round. For skiing, January – March are the best months.

Drinking water

Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink.

Travel tips

Credit cards are widely accepted in the major towns (Visa and Mastercard being the most popular). In smaller towns and villages, credit cards are not widely accepted and ATM’s are not common.

Visa guide

Visa requirements

South African Passport holders do require a visa.

For requirements and more info contact the Embassy in London.

Issuing authorities

There is no representative for Bosnia & Herzegovina in South Africa.

Consular help will be provided by:
Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina in London
5-7 Lexham Gardens, London, W8 5JJ
Tel: +44 (0)207 373 09 15
E-mail: embassy@bhembassy.co.uk
Web: www.bhembassy.co.uk

SA representative

Accredited from Athens, Greece

Health / vaccinations

Compulsory: None
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Tetanus, Polio

Public holidays

2026: Jan 1-2; Mar 1; May 1-2 (additional optional holidays may be observed)

Please check with relevant authorities for the latest updates before travel.

Last updated: 11 June 2026