Practical info for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Emergencies, embassy, entry requirements, money: the essentials before you go, with the official source and the date each piece of information was checked.
Embassy and entry requirements shown for travellers from: United Kingdom.
Emergency numbers
Source: France Diplomatie, GOV.UK, French embassy, Portal das Comunidades Portuguesas, Ministerstwo Spraw Zagranicznych RP · verified on 26/10/2026
Embassy and consulates
- British Embassy SarajevoEmbassy
- Address
- 39a, Hamdije Cemerlica street, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Consular emergency line
- To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/bosnia-and-herzegovina/british-embassy-sarajevo
Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
Entry requirements
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included.
Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/08/2026 ›
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Safety and travel advice
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Currency and payments
Currency: Convertible mark (BAM).
The ECB does not publish a reference rate for BAM.
Source: SIX Group (ISO 4217), European Central Bank, EU Publications Office · verified on 26/10/2026
Time difference
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026).
Next clock change: 28/03/2027 (UTC+02:00).
The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
Source: IANA (time zones) · verified on 26/10/2026
Driving
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Your UK driving licence is valid as long as you’re driving your own vehicle or a car hired outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you’re renting or using someone else’s vehicle within the country, you must also have the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Source: GOV.UK · verified on 26/10/2026
Mobile networks
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: BH Mobile (Sirocco); BH Telecom (Airalo); HT-ERONET (Sirocco).
eSIM prices for Bosnia and Herzegovina
7 days, 5 GB · prices checked on 26/10/2026
3 brands compared, not an exhaustive listWhy this ranking?
Ranked by price: for each brand, the cheapest plan that covers 7 days and 5 GB.
Not an exhaustive comparison: 3 brands out of the dozens that sell eSIMs. The list of brands compared is in our Methodology.
eSIMeter is published by Mocom SAS, which sells Sirocco: the site is funded by those sales. No other brand pays us.
Frequently asked questions
What are the emergency numbers in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Police: 122 ; Medical emergencies: 124 ; Fire brigade: 123
How do I contact the embassy or consulate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
British Embassy Sarajevo, 39a, Hamdije Cemerlica street, Sarajevo, 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Consular emergency numbers (emergencies only): FCDO, London (24 hours): +44 20 7008 5000.
What are the entry requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The rules depend on your passport: check them here before you book, for every traveller, children included. Official page: GOV.UK (FCDO), updated 13/08/2026.
What is the travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The FCDO does not currently advise against travel to any part of this country.
What currency is used in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Currency: Convertible mark (BAM). The ECB does not publish a reference rate for BAM.
What is the time difference in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Local time: UTC+01:00, +1 h compared with London (calculated on 26/10/2026). Next clock change: 28/03/2027 (UTC+02:00). The clocks change in London on 28/03/2027: the difference may change that day.
What should I know about driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Driving licence, according to GOV.UK (FCDO): “Your UK driving licence is valid as long as you’re driving your own vehicle or a car hired outside of Bosnia and Herzegovina. If you’re renting or using someone else’s vehicle within the country, you must also have the 1968 version of the international driving permit (IDP) with you in the car. You cannot buy an IDP outside the UK, so get one before you travel.”
Which mobile networks operate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Networks listed by the eSIMs we checked: BH Mobile (Sirocco); BH Telecom (Airalo); HT-ERONET (Sirocco).