Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Bosnia and Herzegovina
Level published by the State Department on 26.08.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Bosnia and Herzegovina — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 2/4 ("Exercise Increased Caution"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
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In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
near Generala Mehmeda Alagića
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00, Mo-Su 00:00-00:00
2 Bulevar Meše Selimovića Sarajevo
Mo-Fr 07:30-15:30
near Adema Buće
near Trg ZAVNOBIH-a
near Nedima Filipovića
gynaecology
Trg međunarodnog prijateljstva
Mo-Th 07:30-16:00; Fr 07:30-15:00
near Bulevar Meše Selimovića
2 Bihaćka Sarajevo
2a Trg heroja Sarajevo
8 Omladinskih radnih brigada
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
14 Kolodvorska Sarajevo
emergency
PH,Mo-Su 00:00-24:00
67 Olovska
12 Hamdije Kapidžića Sarajevo
52 Zmaja od Bosne
1 Rudolfa Rude Tomića Sarajevo
9 Nikole Šopa Sarajevo
ophthalmology;gynaecology;internal;psychiatry;radiology;cardiology;anaesthetics;
Mo-Fr 08:00-18:30
2 Hasana Brkića Sarajevo
biochemistry
Mo-Fr 07:30-16:30;Sa 08:00-12:00
10 Kolodvorska Sarajevo
Mo-Tu,Th-Fr 07:30-15:30;We 07:30-18:00
1 Stefana Nemanje
52 Grbavička
near Spasovdanska
74 Grbavička Sarajevo
131 Grbavička Sarajevo
30 Spasovdanska Istočno Sarajevo
near Ars Aevi Bridge
gynaecology
7 Zmaja od Bosne Sarajevo
Mo-Sa 09:00-17:00
24a Tešanjska Sarajevo
fertility
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
near Ilirska
near Dayton Road
bb Muhameda ef. Pandže Sarajevo
10 Butmirska cesta Ilidža
general;orthopaedics;gynaecology;oncology;paediatrics;ophthalmology;cardiology;r
Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00, Sa 07:30-14:00
near Kranjčevićeva
orthopaedics
Kobilja Glava
12 Kranjčevićeva Sarajevo
cardiology
Urijan Dedina
3 Hakije Kulenovića Sarajevo
orthopaedics
Mo-Fr 09:00-20:00
near Kranjčevićeva
gynaecology
6 Braće Begić Sarajevo
near Tekija
near Dejzina Bikića
near Džemala Bijedića
near Generala Mehmeda Alagića
near Generala Mehmeda Alagića
bb Safeta Hadžića
near Bulevar Meše Selimovića
near Džemala Bijedića
7 Trg međunarodnog prijateljstva
near Džemala Bijedića
near Adema Buće
19 Trg ZAVNOBIH-a Sarajevo
near Trg ZAVNOBIH-a
18 Trg međunarodnog prijateljstva
Mo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-18:00
Bihaćka
near Teheranski trg
near Bulevar Meše Selimovića
near Bulevar Meše Selimovića
near Envera Šehovića
2 Triglavska
15 Sulejmana Filipovića Sarajevo
near Zmaja od Bosne
Mo-Su 08:00-22:00
8 Envera Šehovića
Gandijeva
near Salke Lagumdžije
near Porodice Ribar
near Hamdije Kapidžića
near Hamdije Kapidžića
near Igmanska
near Rudolfa Rude Tomića
near Stefana Nemanje
near Stake Skenderove
322 Safeta Zajke
near Hamdije Čemerlića
near Vojvode Radomira Putnika
near Zmaj Jovina
near Grbavička
Mo-Fr 07:30-20:00; Sa 07:30-15:00
near Spasovdanska
near Grbavička
near Derviša Numića
Dobrinjska
22 Spasovdanska Istočno Sarajevo
near Hamdije Čemerlića
Mo-Th 08:30-17:00; Fr 08:30-12:00
near Radnička
08:30-16:30
near Zagrebačka
4 Grbavička Sarajevo
Mo-Fr 09:00-17:00
4 Grbavička Sarajevo
near Trnovska
Mo-Th 08:00-16:30;Fr 08:00-14:00
40 Kalemova
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
near Antuna Hangija
93/95 Urijan Dedina
Mo-Th 08:30-17:30; Fr 08:30-16:15
4 Maglajska Sarajevo
17 Braće Begić Sarajevo
Tu,Th 09:00-11:00 "radno vrijeme konzularnog odjeljenja"; PH off
Dajanli Ibrahim-bega
Mo-Fr 09:00-15:00
1 Mis Irbina Sarajevo
3 Hamdije Kreševljakovića Sarajevo
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:00
near Kraljice Jelene
Dobrinjske bolnice Sarajevo
near Kolodvorska
15 Vladimira Valtera Perića Sarajevo
near Tina Ujevića
near Trg žrtava Srebrenice
near Safeta Zajke
near Blažuj
near Alije Kučukalića
near Smaila Šikala
near Nerkeza Smailagića
near Nedima Filipovića
near Vilsonovo šetalište
near Sulejmana Filipovića
near Envera Šehovića
near Trg Heroja
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 0.1 · 10-17 0.1 · 10-18 0.0 · 10-19 0.0 · 10-20 0.0 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Sarajevo in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rabies is present in some terrestrial wildlife species. If rabies exposures occur while in Bosnia and Herzegovina, rabies vaccines are typically available throughout most of the country.
For travelers moving or traveling to TBE-endemic areas TBE vaccine is recommended for persons who will have extensive exposure to ticks based on their planned outdoor activities and itinerary. TBE vaccine may be considered for persons who might engage in outdoor activities in areas ticks are likely to be found.
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Vaccine is not required. Updated April 23, 2025
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.
Coverage too low to stop the virus circulating: check your two MMR doses before leaving.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
Seuls les hôpitaux des villes offrent une large palette de soins. Les hôpitaux exigent une garantie financière avant de commencer un traitement (carte de crédit ou paiement d’avance). En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il est recommandé de retourner en Suisse pour se faire soigner. Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. N’oubliez toutefois pas que l’importation de médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (p. ex. méthadone) ou l'importation de substances utilisées pour traiter des troubles psychiques est soumise à des prescriptions spéciales dans de nombreux pays. Le cas échéant, renseignez-vous à ce sujet, avant le départ, auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez, entre autres, de plus amples informations sur ce thème ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 29.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
L’encéphalite à tique (TBE) est une maladie virale transmise par la morsure de tiques infestées, surtout au printemps et en été. La consommation de lait cru ou de produits laitiers contaminés est aussi un mode de transmission bien que plus rare.
Les symptômes se présentent généralement en deux phases : d’abord un syndrome grippal associant fièvre, fatigue et courbatures puis des troubles neurologiques graves tels que méningite ou encéphalite (maux de tête, paralysie et confusion).
Il n’existe pas de traitement et la prise en charge est uniquement symptomatique. La prévention repose sur la protection contre les piqures de tiques et la vaccination en cas de séjour en zone rurale ou boisée. Il est recommandé de se renseigner avant son départ auprès de son médecin traitant ou d’un centre de vaccinations internationales.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site Santé Publique France et le site du ministère de la Santé .
La rage est une maladie virale mortelle affectant le système nerveux et présent dans la salive des animaux infectés, tels que chiens, chats, chauves-souris et autres mammifères sauvages. Le virus se transmet par morsure, griffure ou contact de la salive avec une peau lésée ou une muqueuse. L’évolution est rapide avec l’apparition de fièvre, maux de tête, anxiété puis de troubles neurologiques (coma). La rage est presque toujours mortelle une fois les symptômes déclarés. Il est recommandé d’éviter tout contact avec des animaux suspects domestiques ou sauvages. La vaccination préventive contre la rage avant un séjour en zone exposée peut être indiquée en fonction du type de voyage et en particulier chez les jeunes enfants dès qu’ils marchent. Il est conseillé de demander conseil à un médecin ou à un centre de…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Dial 124 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance or medical assistance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip:
See what health risks you’ll face in Bosnia and Herzegovina , including biting insects and ticks.
High levels of air pollution can happen across the country. See air quality guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Pharmacies may not recognise prescriptions issued in the UK. Take your prescription to a local doctor who can issue a prescription to use in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
Medical and dental facilities, particularly outside Sarajevo and major towns, are limited.
The European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ) and Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) do not cover Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ensure that you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Bosnia and Herzegovina where some staff will speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.
no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (04.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: New information on wait times if travelling to and from the Schengen area from Bosnia and Herzegovina. New information that the border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility ('Warnings and insurance' page).
Updated 26.08.2026
Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime , landmines , and terrorism .
aware of your surroundings.
snatching and pickpocketing.
10-16 0.1 · 10-17 0.1 · 10-18 0.0 · 10-19 0.0 · 10-20 0.0 · 10-21 0.0 · 10-22 0.0 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 6 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
The security page lists no red or orange area.France Diplomatie ↗updated 29.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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La Bosnie-Herzégovine est placée en vigilance normale (vert sur la carte sécuritaire) sur la quasi-totalité de son territoire. Les régions minées sont indiquées en vigilance renforcée (jaune sur la carte sécuritaire).
Le pays étant caractérisé par la coexistence de trois communautés (bosniaque musulmane, croate catholique, serbe orthodoxe) et par la persistance d’antagonismes hérités de la guerre de 1992-95, les voyageurs sont invités à faire preuve de retenue dans leurs éventuelles prises de position sur la politique.
La guerre a laissé plusieurs milliers de mines antipersonnel dans le sol de Bosnie-Herzégovine. L’objectif des autorités était de terminer le déminage du pays en 2025. La plupart des zones à risque sont clairement indiquées par des panneaux mais il peut arriver que les intempéries provoquent des glissements de terrain qui déplacent les mines et les panneaux de signalement.
De manière générale, les voyageurs sont donc invités à ne pas quitter les routes goudronnées ou les chemins régulièrement fréquentés, en évitant soigneusement les abords des fleuves.
La plus grande prudence est à observer lors des déplacements en dehors des villes, notamment le long des anciennes lignes de front.
Consultez les cartes établies par l’EUFOR .
Si le risque représenté par les mines est réel, il ne doit pas être exagéré. Les accidents sont désormais rares, et sont en général la conséquence du non-respect des précautions de sécurité.
La Bosnie-Herzégovine demeure, dans l’ensemble, une destination sûre.
Néanmoins, quelques cas de petite délinquance (pickpockets dans les tramways ou la vieille ville de Sarajevo) sont à signaler.
Durant la période estivale, il existe un risque accru d’effractions sur les véhicules des touristes : il est donc fortement recommandé de ne pas laisser d’effets personnels apparents sur les sièges et plages arrière des véhicules en stationnement.
Dans la ville de Mostar, les vols de portefeuilles des spectateurs assistant aux sauts de plongeurs du haut du Stari most sont fréquents. Une certaine prudence est également requise lors des pèlerinages à Medugorje.
Il est enfin recommandé aux touristes et randonneurs se rendant à Trebevic sur le site des anciennes pistes olympiques de bobsleigh d’être vigilants et de ne laisser aucun objet visible à bord de leur véhicule.
Le nombre d’accidents de la route en Bosnie-Herzégovine est l’un des plus élevés d’Europe. Le mauvais état des routes, le manque d’éclairage, les véhicules mal entretenus et les conducteurs imprudents en sont la cause. Il convient de limiter sa vitesse, d’éviter de conduire de nuit, de s’assurer de l’état du véhicule et de disposer d’une bonne assurance et d’une trousse de premiers secours.
Il est conseillé de ne pas se déplacer avec l’ensemble de ses documents d’identité et de voyage et son argent dans un seul sac et de sortir avec le strict minimum.
Il est courant que les hôtels et autres établissements d’hébergement demandent à conserver la pièce d’identité du voyageur le temps de son séjour. Cette pratique est illégale et peut parfois aboutir à des situations conflictuelles (confiscation du titre d’identité en cas de problème de paiement par exemple). Il est conseillé d’insister auprès des réceptions pour que ni la pièce d’identité ni une photocopie de celle-ci ne soit conservées. Seules les données qu’elle contient peuvent éventuellement être recopiées. Si besoin, il est possible de leur rappeler la législation en vigueur en Bosnie-Herzégovine à ce sujet : articles 4 et 5 de la loi sur la protection des données personnelles (zakon o zaštiti ličnih podataka).
L’attention des voyageurs est attirée sur la condition physique et la prudence requises dans l’exercice de telles activités, surtout en cas de pratique non encadrée. Il est recommandé de contracter une assurance adaptée couvrant les frais médicaux, de recherche et de rapatriement sanitaire, et de vérifier l’ensemble des garanties. La météorologie étant sujette à des changements brusques et rapides, il est important de prévoir un équipement adapté.
Les bords des rivières ne sont pas stabilisés, en particulier le long de la Neretva. Certaines rives présentent par ailleurs encore un risque de mines. Les activités nautiques « sauvages » sont formellement déconseillées : les noyades sont fréquentes, même parmi les professionnels aguerris. Les cavités souterraines sont nombreuses et dangereuses.
Certaines activités sportives comme le parapente sont à pratiquer avec la plus grande prudence en raison de la présence de zones minées. Les itinéraires de via-ferrata se développent et sont sous la seule responsabilité de l’utilisateur, tant dans l’évaluation de leur pratique que de l’équipement de sécurité.
L’attention des visiteurs est aussi appelée sur la présence de chiens errants en ville, mais aussi en dehors des grands axes routiers.
Des accidents de montagne se produisent régulièrement. L’exercice d’activités en milieu montagneux nécessite la plus grande prudence. Outre les mines, les forêts et massifs montagneux peuvent abriter des animaux sauvages (ours, loups). La réserve de Perucica, qui abrite l’une des dernières forêts primaires d’Europe, est interdite d’accès sans guide. Une vigilance particulière est indiquée dans les massifs de Prenj, Cvrsnica, Cabulja et Treskavica pour lesquels il est prudent de faire appel à un guide professionnel pour les randonnées ou à minima de strictement respecter le balisage en place qui est parfois sommaire. Ces massifs restent globalement peu fréquentés et sauvages.
L’approche et la pratique des sports en montagne en Bosnie-Herzégovine est spécifique. Afin de limiter les risques en montagne, il est vivement recommandé :
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 29.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été contrôlés et publiés avec des changements rédactionnels. L’appréciation de la situation reste valable de manière inchangée. (published 30.04.2026)
Les voyages en Bosnie et Herzégovine sont en principe considérés comme sûrs. Le pays connait des tensions politiques, religieuses et ethniques. Renoncez à exprimer des points de vue politiques en public. Tenez-vous informés de la situation actuelle par les médias. Evitez les manifestations de tout genre et faites preuve de prudence si vous vous trouvez à proximité des stades lors des matchs de football, car des débordements pourraient avoir lieu. Des mines et bombes non éclatées représentent toujours un danger dans des régions se trouvant à l’écart des zones touristiques du pays. Informez-vous en cas de doute auprès des autorités locales et / ou de la population et n’entrez pas dans des champs non fauchés, des champs en friche ou des maisons en ruines. Restez sur des chemins fortement fréquentés et faites-vous accompagner par une ou un guide ayant une expertise des lieux pour les randonnées pédestres. Les informations au sujet du danger des mines se trouvent sur: Mine Action Center Bosnia and Herzegovina Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l'attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
Observez les précautions d'usage contre la petite délinquance. Faites particulièrement attention dans les transports publics. Les grandes villes sont le théâtre de déprédations et de vols de voitures commis par des gangs professionnels. Utilisez si possible les parcs de stationnement surveillés et les parkings fermés.
Des tremblements de terre de moindre intensité se produisent parfois. En été, il existe un risque d’ incendie de forêt dans de nombreux endroits. Après de fortes pluies, il faut s'attendre à des inondations et des glissements de terrain qui peuvent endommager les rues et les infrastructures gravement. Suivez les mises en garde et les instructions des autorités locales, p. ex. zones interdites, ordres d’évacuation. Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales. En cas d’interruption des communications avec l’étranger, vous pouvez vous mettre en liaison avec l’Ambassade de Suisse à Sarajevo.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 30.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
The border crossing at Gradiška has been relocated to a new facility. Travellers should plan ahead and check local advice before crossing by car.
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area. The EES may take each passenger extra time, so it is important to be prepared to wait longer than usual at EU country borders and allow more time for immigration controls if travelling to and from the Schengen area.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Terrorist attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina cannot be ruled out.
Previous attacks have included firearms attacks on government, law enforcement interests and the public. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners.
Public protests occur from time to time and can cause traffic disruption. Protests are normally peaceful. There is a risk of violent incidents linked to locally controversial issues, usually from the conflict of the 1990s.
There has been an increase in anti-UK rhetoric from some politicians in the Republika Srpska (one of the entities that makes up the State of Bosnia and Herzegovina). This could translate into wider anti-UK sentiment. Monitor local media so you can avoid planned political demonstrations and move away if you see protestors gathering.
Beware of pickpockets and bag-snatchers on public transport and in the tourist and pedestrian areas of Sarajevo and other cities. Make sure personal belongings, including your passport, are secure. Obvious displays of wealth, including large quantities of cash or jewellery and luxury vehicles can make you a target for opportunist thieves.
There has been an increase in thefts from cars in popular tourist areas in and around Sarajevo, particularly on Mount Trebevic. Make sure your vehicle is locked and your belongings are out of sight. Take particular care in areas popular with foreign tourists and in crowded public venues.
Incidents of violence between organised crime groups can happen, including shootings. You are unlikely to be targeted. Remain vigilant and follow the advice of the police in the event of an incident.
Landmines and other unexploded weapons remain from the 1992 to 1995 war. While highly populated areas and major routes are largely clear, there is still a risk in less populated and rural areas. Do not step off roads and paved areas without an experienced guide. Take care near:
For further information, see Mine Action Centre .
Always carry your passport or official photo ID with you. You must be able to show some form of identification if required, including when checking into hotels. For more information, see the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina .
Local police do not always have English language skills and you may need the services of a translator .
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport.
Airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
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American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Bosnia and Herzegovina - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution 2026-08-26travel.state.gov ↗updated 26.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to risk of crime , landmines , and terrorism .
aware of your surroundings.
snatching and pickpocketing.
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
You must carry photo identification, such as a passport, as you are required to show photo ID to local authorities upon request. Keep a photocopy of your passport in a safe place in case it’s lost or confiscated.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. Drugs, alcohol and travel
Bosnian law does not prohibit sexual acts between individuals of the same sex. However, homosexuality is not widely accepted in Bosnian society. Travel and your sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and sex characteristics
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Bosnia and Herzegovina. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Bosnia and Herzegovina court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Photography of military or police installations, vehicles and personnel, as well as hydroelectric dams, is prohibited, unless you have obtained prior permission from local authorities.
You should carry an international driving permit. International Driving Permit If you are entering Bosnia and Herzegovina in a vehicle, you must have valid insurance. If you don’t, you will be required to buy border insurance upon entry. Not all borders have offices that sell border insurance. Travellers are advised to use the crossings at:
Credit card payment is not always accepted.
All vehicles must be equipped with the following emergency travel equipment:
Vehicles must be equipped with winter tires from November 15 to April 15. Additionally, you must carry chains, which are required on certain roads during heavy snow.
Speed limits may not be clearly visible in rural areas. Police can collect traffic fines on the spot. In case of an accident, you must remain at the scene and not move your vehicle until the police arrive. Penalties for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs are severe. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.03%. Passengers under the influence of alcohol cannot sit in the front seat. Convicted offenders can expect heavy fines. Traffic authorities may also confiscate the driver’s licence.
The currency is the convertible mark (KM). The economy is primarily cash-based. ATMs are limited in rural areas.
Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
Always carry your passport or official photo ID with you. You must be able to show some form of identification if required, including when checking into hotels. For more information, see the Ministry of Security of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Local police do not always have English language skills and you may need the services of a translator.
Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You should expect a long jail sentence and heavy fines for possessing, using or smuggling illegal drugs, including when transiting through the airport. Airports in Bosnia and Herzegovina have excellent technology and security for detecting illegal items. This is also used to scan the baggage of transiting passengers.
Ramadan is a holy month for Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The dates vary by year and country. You should:
Get more advice when you arrive from your tour guide, hotel or business contacts.
Same-sex sexual activity is legal in Bosnia and Herzegovina, but LGBT+ communities continue to report incidents of discrimination and even violence. Showing affection in public is likely to be frowned upon and may receive unwelcome attention. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
La loi définit differents taux d'alcoolémie maximaux punissables pour les personnes au volant. Renseignez-vous auprès des personnes de contact sur place, du personnel de l'hôtel ou des autorités locales sur les règles de la circulation routière. La personne au volant impliquée dans un accident de la route ayant fait des blessés ou des victimes peut être placée en garde à vue aussi longtemps que la question de la responsabilité n’a pas été clarifiée. Il est interdit de photographier les bâtiments ainsi désignés (installations militaires, raffineries, centrales nucléaires). Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont sévèrement réprimées. Les conditions de détention sont précaires.
Adaptez le comportement et la tenue vestimentaire aux us et coutumes locaux. Renseignez-vous dans les guides de voyages, auprès de votre agence ou directement sur place sur les codes de conduite et les conventions à respecter. Pendant le mois du Ramadan et sur les sites religieux, des règles et prescriptions particulières sont à observer dans les régions du pays où la population est majoritairement musulmane.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 30.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan.
Reading 10:00 (Europe/Sarajevo)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: With 2.6 physicians per 1,000 people (42% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 773 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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Les voyageurs munis d’un passeport individuel français en cours de validité sont dispensés de visa pour un séjour ne dépassant pas 90 jours. Ils doivent disposer d’un passeport valable 3 mois après la date de retour prévue. Il est conseillé de s’assurer, en particulier lors d’un franchissement de la frontière par la route, que le passeport a été correctement visé par les autorités et qu’il comporte la date d’entrée sur le territoire bosnien. A défaut, une amende, payable sur le champ, pourra être exigée lors de la sortie du territoire. La présentation d’un passeport périmé pendant le séjour rend impossible la sortie du territoire.
Il est également possible d’entrer sur le territoire en présentant une carte nationale d’identité en cours de validité suffisante pour la durée du séjour.
Attention, les autorités locales n’acceptent pas les cartes d’identité délivrées à des majeurs entre le 1er janvier 2004 et le 31 décembre 2013, encore valables en France 5 ans après la date de fin de validité indiquée au verso.
La présentation d’un passeport ou d’une carte nationale d’identité en cours de validité est requise pour un mineur comme pour tout autre voyageur.
Les mineurs voyageant seuls doivent produire une attestation de sortie du territoire, signée des parents ou du représentant légal.
Pour plus d’informations : site de la Police aux frontières de Bosnie-Herzégovine (en anglais).
Il est conseillé de s’assurer, lors d’un franchissement de la frontière par la route, que le passeport a été correctement visé par les autorités et qu’il comporte la date d’entrée sur le territoire bosnien. A défaut, une amende, payable sur le champ, pourra être exigée lors de la sortie du territoire.
Tous les ressortissants étrangers séjournant plus de trois jours en Bosnie-Herzégovine doivent être inscrits auprès de la police dans les 48 heures après leur arrivée.
Les hôtels et les auberges de jeunesse officielles procèdent à ces formalités pour le compte de leurs clients.
Tout séjour de 3 jours ou plus dans un camping ou une résidence privée doit être enregistré par les voyageurs eux-mêmes ou leur hôte. L’enregistrement se fait en personne, auprès de la police locale ou du Service des étrangers du ministère de la Sécurité, dans les 48 heures suivant l’arrivée. Ne pas accomplir ces formalités entraîne une amende.
Une attestation de résidence temporaire en Bosnie-Herzégovine (dite "carte blanche") devra alors être complétée. Elle est aussi disponible à l’aéroport auprès des services de la police aux frontières, ou en ligne sur les sites suivants :
Tous les biens (même les dons humanitaires) en provenance d’une association non immatriculée en Bosnie-Herzégovine et n’ayant, de ce fait, pas de numéro d’enregistrement douanier, sont soumis à des droits de douane à l’entrée du territoire bosnien. Les organisations non immatriculées en Bosnie-Herzégovine peuvent faire une donation de biens humanitaires à un organisme humanitaire local. Le donataire se charge des transactions administratives et de l’acheminement des biens.
L’introduction de produits alimentaires et médicaux fait l’objet de restrictions vétérinaires et sanitaires. Leur importation est de ce fait vivement déconseillée.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 29.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 30.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of the current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy in the UK .
To enter Bosnia and Herzegovina, your passport must:
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid, undamaged travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual Citizenship .
You can travel without a visa to Bosnia and Herzegovina for up to 90 days within a 6-month period. This applies if you travel:
For all other types of travel, check the conditions for temporary residence or contact the Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy in the UK .
Make sure you get your passport stamped on entry and exit.
If you’re a visitor, border guards will look at your entry and exit stamps to check you have not overstayed the 90-day visa-free limit. If you do not have a stamp, the Border Police may fine you when you leave.
If you want to stay longer than 90 days within a 6-month period, apply for a residence permit. You must provide a document showing that you have no criminal record in the UK. The British Embassy is not able to issue such a document. You can get a copy of your police records before you travel.
For more information, see the Bosnia and Herzegovina government’s page about residency and work permits .
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Bosnia and Herzegovina guide .
All foreign nationals must register with the police within 72 hours of arrival. Hotels and some hostels will usually register their guests. If your accommodation is not arranging this, you need to contact the nearest field centre (‘terenski centar’) for the Service for Foreigners’ Affairs .
Children aged 17 and under who are travelling unaccompanied or with an adult other than their parents, must carry a notarised letter giving permission for travel. The letter must be signed by a parent or guardian and give the name of the accompanying adult.
This also applies if only one parent is accompanying the child, particularly if they have a different surname to the…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 26.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Beware of pickpockets and bag-snatchers on public transport and in the tourist and pedestrian areas of Sarajevo and other cities. There has been an increase in thefts from cars in popular tourist areas in and around Sarajevo, particularly on Mount Trebevic.
What the texts say · Taxi drivers at Sarajevo airport taxi rank may try to charge a ‘fixed price’ fare, rather than use a meter, or charge for luggage. Road conditions and road safety can vary greatly throughout the country.
What the texts say · Rainfall and snowmelt have increased the risk of flooding and landslides. Earthquakes and small tremors are recorded throughout the year, usually without serious consequences.
What the texts say · Illegal drugs, including cannabis, carry severe penalties. You must carry photo identification, such as a passport, as you are required to show photo ID to local authorities upon request.
What the texts say · Public protests occur from time to time and can cause traffic disruption. There is a risk of violent incidents linked to locally controversial issues, usually from the conflict of the 1990s.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 13.08.2026 · read 28.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 24.09.2026 · read 28.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is above Switzerland's, without being out of range. On the road, 6 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
La Bosnie et Herzégovine dispose de quelques kilomètres d'autoroute. La circulation routière demande la plus grande prudence, surtout la nuit. Certaines routes sont en mauvais état. Une conduite dangereuse augmente les risques d'accident. La plus grande prudence est donc de mise sur la route. En cas d'accident de la circulation, il faut éviter de déplacer les véhicules jusqu'à l'arrivée de la police.
Vous avez l’obligation de pouvoir vous identifier avec votre passeport ou votre carte d’identité à tout moment. Pour les séjours de plus de trois jours, vous devez vous annoncer dans les 48 heures qui suivent votre arrivée auprès des autorités locales. En général, les hôtels s’acquittent de cette obligation d’annonce pour leurs hôtesses/hôtes. Dans le cas où vous ne séjourneriez pas dans un hôtel, vous ou votre hôtesse/hôte devez remplir les formalités vous-même. L’autorité de l'immigration de la Bosnie et Herzégovine et l'Ambassade de la Bosnie et Herzégovine à Berne informent sur la réglementation de l’obligation d’annonce et les bureaux d’inscription compétents. Service for Foreigners' Affairs Toute personne qui n’observe pas cette réglementation encourt une amende ou une expulsion du territoire.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 30.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaThe hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — With 2.6 physicians per 1,000 people (42% fewer than Switzerland), the nearest hospital does not always have the capacity for a serious case: evacuation to an adequate centre is the rule, not the exception — that is what unlimited evacuation and repatriation cover. Health spending of 773 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
18 Mehmed-bega Kapetanovića Ljubušaka, 71000, Sarajevo
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 29.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Updated: 29 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
11 Zmaja od Bosne, 71000, Sarajevo
+387 33 275850
https://www.eda.admin.ch/countries/bosnia- ↗updated 30.04.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Représentations suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la représentation suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional à Vienne, Autriche Ambassade de Suisse en Bosnie et Herzégovine Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
+387 33 282-200
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
1 Roberta C. Frasurea, 71000, Sarajevo
+387 33 704000
https://sarajevo.usembassy.gov ↗updated 26.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
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Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 13.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Ambulance: 124
Fire: 123
Police: 122
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | Upomoć! |
| Call an ambulance! | Pozovite hitnu pomoć! |
| I need a doctor. | Potreban mi je ljekar. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | Gdje je najbliža bolnica? |
| Call the police! | Pozovite policiju! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Alergičan (alergična) sam na penicilin. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Imam međunarodno zdravstveno osiguranje. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Želim kontaktirati ambasadu svoje zemlje. |
| Please take me to this address. | Odvezite me na ovu adresu, molim vas. |
| Do you speak English? | Govorite li engleski? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Health – editorial change
September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 2/4 — Exercise Increased Caution, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 26.08 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 29.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 30.04 · read 16.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 29.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 13.08 · read 16.10State Department · updated 26.08 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 29.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 13.08 · read 16.10State Department · updated 26.08 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 14.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 112 · police 122 · ambulance 124 · fire 123
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 14.10
At today's level 2/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 29.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 13.08 · read 16.10
2.6 physicians per 1,000 people (2019) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
1.2 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 14.10DFAE · updated 30.04 · read 16.10
No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada, Foreign Office and France Diplomatie): the national advice applies everywhere.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 13.08 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 29.09 · read 16.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 13.08 · read 16.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 29.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 30.04 · read 16.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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