UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Travel disruption The border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility. Travellers should plan ahead and check local advice before crossing by car.
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Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe? 🇧🇦
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As of October 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 72/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). Of the 3 Bosnia and Herzegovina destinations assessed, Mostar scores highest (74/100), while Sarajevo scores lowest (68/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Bosnia and Herzegovina: exercise a high degree of caution.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina destinations by safety score
#1🇧🇦MostarSafe · updated 13 October 202674#2🇧🇦Banja LukaSafe · updated 13 October 202673#3🇧🇦SarajevoSafe · updated 13 October 202668
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03 · Evidence Signals
Bosnia and Herzegovina safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryGovernment of Canada | Level 2 — Exercise a high degree of caution | 75 | Government of Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.2 / 100k | 92 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 60/100 | 60 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2025 | 53/100 | 53 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2025) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.7 / 100k | 56 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Bosnia and Herzegovina safety FAQ
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe to visit right now?
On our composite index Bosnia and Herzegovina averages 72/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 13 October 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Mostar currently scores highest at 74/100 (Safe). Sarajevo scores lowest at 68/100.
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.