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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the Balkans' most rewarding countries: Ottoman old towns, Austro-Hungarian streets, mountain scenery and some of Europe's best-value food. It uses the convertible mark, is outside Schengen and is easiest to explore by intercity bus or car.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of the Balkans' most rewarding countries: Ottoman old towns, Austro-Hungarian streets, mountain scenery and some of Europe's best-value food. It uses the convertible mark, is outside Schengen and is easiest to explore by intercity bus or car.
- Currency
- Convertible Mark (BAM), fixed at roughly 1.96 BAM to 1 euro; euros are often accepted in tourist businesses
- Visa
- Most EU, UK, US, Canadian and Australian visitors can stay up to 90 days visa-free; Bosnia and Herzegovina is outside Schengen
- Language
- Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian; English is common in tourist areas
- Buses
- Intercity buses link Mostar with Sarajevo, Dubrovnik and Split. Buy tickets online or at the station and keep cash for luggage fees
- Trains
- The Sarajevo–Mostar railway is scenic, but schedules are limited; check before planning around it
- Paying
- Cards in hotels and larger restaurants; carry BAM for cafés, markets, buses and small entrances
- Plugs
- Type C / F, 230V
- Emergency
- Police 122, fire 123, ambulance 124