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International Restrictions:
Commercial flights are operating to and from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Check with your travel company for the latest information. *Entry to Bosnia and Herzegovina: Foreign nationals, including those with residence in Bosnia and Herzegovina, need a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result that is not older than 48 hours. Some groups are exempt from this rule, including diplomats travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina on official duties, EUFOR/NATO staff, freight drivers and crew, and foreigners in transit to their country of residence. Changes to restrictions may be introduced at short notice. You should comply with any screening measures put in place by the authorities. A number of restrictions are in place at border crossing points into and out of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Border Police of Bosnia and Herzegovina are publishing regular updates. Countries neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina have also introduced restrictions.
*Transiting Bosnia and Herzegovina: Transit through Bosnia and Herzegovina is possible without the need for a negative test result for foreign nationals to their country of residence or travelling from one place in Croatia to another via Neum in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Freight drivers are also allowed to transit. Internal Restrictions:
*Travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Everyone should comply with the measures put in place in Bosnia and Herzegovina to limit the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). The authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina are imposing new public health measures in response to a rise in coronavirus infections.
Mask wearing and social distancing are required in public transport, in public places and outside in crowded areas, and there can be restrictions on the numbers of people gathering. Failure to observe public health measures can result in fines (see Protective clothing below).
There are restrictions on movement in place in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (including Sarajevo) between 11pm and 5am. You should follow the advice of all levels of authority as restrictions may be introduced without notice.
*Accommodation: Some hotels and private rental services are operating.
*Public places and services: Shops are largely open although may be operating reduced hours and with social distancing restrictions.
Further changes could be introduced at short notice. Keep up to date with information from your tour operator, transport or accommodation provider on the impact on any existing travel plans.
*Protective clothing: You are required to wear a face mask both inside public spaces and outside in crowded areas. You should also try to maintain two metres distance from others. Fines may be imposed for failure to observe social distancing or mask requirements.