{"id":12240,"date":"2026-09-03T17:07:54","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:07:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/?post_type=jg_country_info&p=12240"},"modified":"2026-09-03T17:10:46","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T17:10:46","slug":"bosna-i-hertsegovina-praktichna-informatsia-za-turisti","status":"publish","type":"jg_country_info","link":"https:\/\/journeygroup.bg\/en\/info-countries\/bosna-i-hertsegovina-praktichna-informatsia-za-turisti\/","title":{"rendered":"Bosnia and Herzegovina \u2013 practical information for tourists"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bosnia and Herzegovina \u2013 practical information for tourists<\/b><\/h3>

Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/a> is one of the most interesting destinations in the Balkans. The country combines Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian heritage, mountains, rivers, waterfalls, Mediterranean influences and beautiful historic cities. Sarajevo, Mostar, Blagaj, Jajce and Trebinje are just some of the places worth including in your itinerary.<\/span><\/p>

Bosnia and Herzegovina is also a convenient destination for traveling by car from Bulgaria, which makes it particularly suitable for individual trips and short breaks.<\/span><\/p>

Bosnia and Herzegovina in brief<\/b><\/h2>

Information<\/b><\/p><\/td>

Data<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Capital<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Sarajevo<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Official languages<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Currency<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Convertible Mark (BAM \/ KM)<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Telephone code<\/span><\/p><\/td>

+387<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Time zone<\/span><\/p><\/td>

UTC+1<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Daylight Saving Time<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Yes<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Difference with Bulgaria<\/span><\/p><\/td>

-1 hour<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Electricity<\/span><\/p><\/td>

230V \/ 50Hz<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Driving<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Right<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Internet<\/span><\/p><\/td>

Good coverage in cities<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Police<\/span><\/p><\/td>

122<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Fire department<\/span><\/p><\/td>

123<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Emergency assistance<\/span><\/p><\/td>

124<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

1. Time zone in Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/b><\/h3>

Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/a> is in the time zone UTC+1 in winter and UTC+2 in summer.<\/span><\/p>

The difference with Bulgaria is <\/span>1 hour ago<\/b> all year round. If it is 3:00 PM in Sofia, it is 2:00 PM in Sarajevo.<\/span><\/p>

2. Electricity and sockets<\/b><\/h3>

In Bosnia and Herzegovina the electrical network is 230 V \/ 50 Hz.<\/span><\/p>

The most commonly used types are C and F \u2013 the standard European plugs.<\/span><\/p>

For tourists from Bulgaria, a special adapter is usually not needed.<\/span><\/p>

3. Visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/b><\/h3>

For Bulgarian citizens <\/span>no visa required<\/b> for a tourist trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/span><\/p>

Bulgaria is among the countries whose citizens can enter without a visa. The visa-free stay is up to <\/span>90 days within 180 days<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>

Current requirements can be checked in the official information of the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina.<\/span><\/p>

4. Passport and necessary documents<\/b><\/h3>

Bulgarian citizens can travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina with a valid passport or ID card.<\/span><\/p>

Official information from the Bosnian authorities states that citizens of European Union countries can enter, exit, transit and reside in the country for up to 90 days within 180 days and with a valid ID card.<\/span><\/p>

It is recommended that you carry:<\/span><\/p>