Country guide
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)