Entry
Look at the official site below, since visa rules vary by passport. Those who need a visa should apply early at a Bosnian consulate or embassy. Reports say that holders of a multiple-entry Schengen visa or residence permit that is valid need no visa for a short stay; ask the embassy, or the Service for Foreigners' Affairs, to confirm the conditions before booking. The Schengen Area does not include Bosnia. Carry proof of funds, hotel details, a passport with 6 months of validity and a return ticket. The police register foreign guests, and hotels take care of this for you.
Culture and safety - take note
Bosnia is a meeting point of East and West, and many of its people are Muslim; within a few streets of Sarajevo stand mosques, churches and synagogues. Turkish-style coffee comes as a ritual, and accepting it is expected; it is easy to find halal food. In mosques and rural areas, dress modestly. The war of 1992-95 remains a sensitive subject, so show respect at memorials, for example Srebrenica, and speak less than you listen. LANDMINES REMAIN in parts of the countryside and the mountains: stick to paved roads and marked paths, never enter abandoned buildings or fields without markings, and heed signs that warn of mines. Take care on Mostar's Old Bridge, which is slippery. Payment is made in the convertible mark (KM). Cold winters can leave roads icy.
