Is Bosnia & Herzegovina Safe for First-Time Travelers?
Safety Scores / Bosnia & Herzegovina
Travel verdict: Exercise Caution. The scores and risks below say why.
Key Risks
- LANDMINES still present in some rural and forested areas from the 1990s war; stay on marked trails
- Petty crime in Sarajevo and Mostar tourist areas
- Limited road safety standards; poor rural roads
Travel Verdict: Exercise Caution
NEVER leave marked paths in rural areas due to landmine risk
Limited healthcare; full travel insurance essential
Convertible Mark currency; cash-based economy
Emergency: 112
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