Low riskEurope · Southern EuropeBosnia and Herzegovina Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Bosnia and Herzegovina carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure all your routine vaccines are current, including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles vaccines.
COVID-19
Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for all travelers to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Infants and high-risk travelers may need special dosing.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for travelers under 60. Those 60 and older may consider vaccination.
Measles
Measles vaccination is especially important due to rising cases worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated at least 2 weeks before travel.
Rabies
Rabies is not common in dogs but exists in wildlife. Consider pre-exposure vaccination if you'll have extensive animal contact or limited access to medical care.
Tick-borne Encephalitis
Consider TBE vaccine if you'll spend extensive time outdoors in tick-endemic areas or have high tick exposure risk.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
122
Medical / Ambulance
124
Fire
123
U.S. Embassy
+387-33-704-000
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.