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Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe? 🇧🇦

Europe · Updated

As of July 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina destinations assessed, Mostar scores highest (68/100), while Banja Luka scores lowest (64/100).

01 · Official Guidance

Government advisories

UK Foreign Office (FCDO)

Level 1

No advisory against travel

Travel disruption at the Gradiška border crossing A new border crossing at Gradiška has been temporarily opened as an emergency measure, following a bridge collapse. Delays are expected.

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Government of Canada

Level 2

Exercise a high degree of caution

Canada's official risk level for Bosnia and Herzegovina: exercise a high degree of caution.

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02 · Destinations

Bosnia and Herzegovina destinations by safety score

3 assessed

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03 · Evidence Signals

Bosnia and Herzegovina safety data

IndicatorValueScore
Government travel advisoryGovernment of CanadaLevel 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution50
Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 20231.2 / 100k92
Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202457/10057
Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 202451/10051
Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 202113.7 / 100k56

04 · Questions

Bosnia and Herzegovina safety FAQ

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe to visit right now?

On our composite index Bosnia and Herzegovina averages 66/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 29 July 2026.)

What is the safest place to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Of the destinations we've assessed, Mostar currently scores highest at 68/100 (Safe). Banja Luka scores lowest at 64/100.

Where does this Bosnia and Herzegovina safety data come from?

Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.

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