Bosnia and Herzegovina
Warnings and insurance
Travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing
AThe new border crossing at Gradiška has been temporarilyrelocated openedto as an emergency measure, following a bridgenew collapse.facility. Delays are expected. Travellers should plan ahead and check local advice before crossing by car.
SignificantThe delaysEuropean areUnion’s expected(EU) atnew allEntry/Exit crossingsSystem between(EES) Bosniais andnow Herzegovinabeing andimplemented Croatiaacross duethe toSchengen thearea. EUThe Entry/ExitEES System.may Longtake queueseach inpassenger veryextra hottime, so it weatheris mayimportant formto be onprepared theto wait Bosnialonger andthan Herzegovinausual sideat withEU nocountry additionalborders and servicesallow more time for childrenimmigration orcontrols if vulnerabletravelling people.to and from the Schengen area.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Get travel advice updates
Sign up to get email notifications when this advice is updated.
Follow FCDO:
Update history
2026-08-13 16:28
New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-06-29 14:24
Updated information about travel disruption along the Bosnian-Croatian border, particularly the Gradiška crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-05-20 14:02
Updated information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-05-19 15:54
Addition of information about travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing (‘Warnings and insurance’ page).
2026-02-09 13:58
Removal of information about travel disruption at land border crossings.
2026-01-27 16:38
Addition of information about travel disruption at land border crossings (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2026-01-08 16:28
New information about heavy snowfall and increased risks of floods and landslides (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-12-10 13:12
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-06-04 17:05
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-06-04 15:00
Updated information on the risks of being involved with illegal drugs, including cannabis. This includes risk of arrest if you are found carrying drugs when transiting through the airport (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-10-07 15:24
Updated information on flooding in central Bosnia and Herzegovina (‘Safety and security’ page’).
2024-10-04 15:36
New information on flooding in central Bosnia and Herzegovina (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-08-15 16:54
New information on taxis (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2024-08-14 15:12
Addition of information on wildfire risks, and on organised crime (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2024-04-29 15:04
This travel advice was reviewed for style and accuracy.
2023-07-27 15:50
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 10:22
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-04-13 14:52
Updated information on anti-British statements made by some politicians in Republika Srpska (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and security’ pages).
2022-10-21 14:30
New information on political demonstrations and updated information on crime in popular tourist areas (‘Safety and security’ page).
2022-06-01 12:25
Addition of information and advice on hoax bomb threats and disruption since mid-May (‘Summary’ page)
2022-05-31 14:37
Updated information following the removal of COVID-19 restrictions on entry (‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-09 12:41
Full editorial review. Updated information on COVID-19 measures (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)