Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 73/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Bosnia and Herzegovina Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Bosnia and Herzegovina destination assessed, Sarajevo scores highest (73/100).
01 · Official Guidance
U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to terrorism, crime, and land mines. Country Summary: Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Full advisory →UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No 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.
Full advisory →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.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
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03 · Evidence Signals
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 72 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 1.2 / 100k | 92 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 57/100 | 57 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 51/100 | 51 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 13.7 / 100k | 56 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
The U.S. State Department currently rates Bosnia and Herzegovina Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Bosnia and Herzegovina averages 73/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 28 July 2026.)
Of the destinations we've assessed, Sarajevo currently scores highest at 73/100 (Safe).
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.