Key facts
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country located in Southern Europe. There are 3 countries (Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia) that Bosnia and Herzegovina shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.
The national currency in Bosnia and Herzegovina is Bosnia and Herzegovina convertible mark (BAM). The convertible marks (KM) is subdivided into 100 fening.
Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Banknotes
KM10KM20KM50KM100KM200
Bosnian, Herzegovinian
Coins
5102050KM1KM2KM5
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Bosnia and Herzegovina is 69.36 Mbps and mobile is 36.58 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density When compared to the world average, Bosnia and Herzegovina has more ATMs.58.19 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration You can buy a SIM card in Bosnia and Herzegovina without having to register it with your ID or passport.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Public holidays
In the year 2024, Bosnia and Herzegovina will celebrate 4 national public holidays. Furthermore, there are 11 holidays that are only celebrated in certain parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The next one May Day / International Workers’ Day will take place on May 1.
| Date | Holiday name | |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | New Year’s DayNova Godina | |
| January 2, 2024 | New Year’s DayNova Godina | |
| January 6, 2024 | Christmas Eve (Orthodox)Božić (za pravoslavce) | Regional holiday |
| January 7, 2024 | Christmas Day (Orthodox)Božić (za pravoslavce) | Regional holiday |
| March 1, 2024 | Idependence dayDan nezavisnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Regional holiday |
| May 1, 2024 | May Day / International Workers’ DayPraznik rada | |
| May 2, 2024 | May Day / International Workers’ DayPraznik rada | |
| May 3, 2024Moving holiday | Good FridayVeliki petak | Regional holiday |
| May 5, 2024Moving holiday | Easter SundayVaskrs (Uskrs) | Regional holiday |
| May 6, 2024Moving holiday | Easter MondayVaskrsni (Uskrsni) ponedeljak | Regional holiday |
| May 9, 2024 | Victory Day over fascismDan pobjede nad fašizmom | Regional holiday |
| November 21, 2024 | Day of the establishment of the General Framework Agreement for Peace in BiH Dan uspostavljanja Opšteg okvirnog sporazuma za mir u BiH | Regional holiday |
| November 25, 2024 | Statehood DayDan državnosti Bosne i Hercegovine | Regional holiday |
| December 24, 2024 | Christmas Eve (Roman Catholic)Božić (za rimokatolike) | Regional holiday |
| December 25, 2024 | Christmas Day (Roman Catholic)Božić (za rimokatolike) | Regional holiday |
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
There are Mariott hotels in Mostar.
There are no Hilton hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
There are no IHG hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
There are no Best Western hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
There are no Radisson hotels in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Accor hotel chain operates in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What fast food chains are present in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The McDonald’s chain operates in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The KFC chain does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Subway chain does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Sarajevo?
Weather data for Sarajevo (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sources
- Bosnia and Herzegovina Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
You are not entitled to a duty-free allowance for tobacco or alcohol if you are under the age of 17.
Alcohol allowance
- 2 litres of table wine
- 1 litre of liquour or spirits with more than 22% of alcohol (of 2 litres of strong wine, champagne or any other beverage)
Tobacco allowance
- 200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 250 grams of tobacco
Sources
- Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)