It is important to know about customs regulations before traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina to avoid legal issues and potential fines. As you know, customs regulations widely depend on the country. Before traveling to (or from) Bosnia and Herzegovina make sure to check the allowance and limits for the next things:
- Alcohol and tobacco
- Currency
- Medicines (especially those containing drugs)
- Animals
- Cultural artifacts
- Plants, fruits, vegetables and other agricultural products
Check the information below to be sure that you are complying with Bosnia and Herzegovina customs regulations.
Import regulations in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Duty-free allowance
Tobacco limit
Restricted to travellers 17 years and over. One of the following:
- 200 cigarettes;
- 100 cigarillos;
- or 250 grams of tobacco.
Bringing alcohol
- Restricted to travellers 17 years and over;
- 2 litres of table wine; and
- 1 litre of spirits with more than 22% alcohol volume;
- or 2 litres of strong wine, champagne or other beverage.
Cash limit
- Funds of KM10,000 (or its foreign equivalent) or more must be declared to the customs authorities.
Other Goods
- Personal goods, including gifts and souvenirs, to the value of 200KM.
- 60 mL perfume.
- 250mL eau de toilette.
Prohibited items
The following are goods which cannot be brought into the country.
- Commercial goods.
- Weapons, ammunition, and explosives.
- Narcotics.
Restricted items
These goods are strictly regulated, and in most cases require a permit to be obtained prior to arrival.
- Works of art and antiques may require an import licence from the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Economic Relations.
- Sporting and hunting weapons and ammunition may be temporarily imported with the appropriate permits. For further information, please visit the Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Pets are subject to certain import restrictions, and will be inspected at the border. For further information, please visit the Veterinary Office of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Endangered animals, plants, and their derivative products protected under the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES) may require protected species permits. For further information, please visit CITES.
- Plants and meat products may require permits from the Ministry of Agriculture, Water-Management and Forestry.
Information has been updated: .