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There is no nationwide advisory in effect for Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, you should exercise a high degree of caution due to unmarked landmines and unexploded ordnance that remain a danger, particularly in isolated mountainous areas and in the countryside.<\/p>\n<\/span><\/div>\n
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The decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.<\/p>\n
Keep to main roads, stay on paved surfaces, avoid abandoned houses and buildings and travel only during daylight hours. War relics and unknown items should not be touched and should be reported to local authorities. For more information, please visit the Mine Action Centre<\/a> website.<\/p>\n The crime rate is low. However, petty crime (pickpocketing and purse snatching) is prevalent, particularly in large urban centres. Foreigners are often targeted.<\/p>\n Random violence by organized crime to settle disputes occurs in Sarajevo, and includes the use of firearms. Foreigners are rarely the target of these acts, but there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time, such as in nightclubs and cafés late at night and in the early morning hours.<\/p>\n Occasional demonstrations and strikes addressing various grievances occur in the capital and in other cities and might cause traffic disruptions. Demonstrations turned violent in Tuzla in the beginning of February 2014 and spread to Sarajevo, Bihac and Zenica. Further demonstrations may occur. While they have since died down and have been largely peaceful, they have the potential to suddenly turn violent. Social tensions occasionally result in demonstrations. Avoid all demonstrations and large gatherings, follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media.<\/p>\n Travel by road can be hazardous due to traffic congestion and poorly maintained roads and vehicles. Drivers do not follow safe driving practices, and are known to speed and drive drunk. Extreme weather conditions—such as dense fog and black ice—also pose risks. Bosnia-Herzegovina has a disproportionately high rate of death and injury due to motor vehicle accidents.<\/p>\n During winter months, many roads are particularly hazardous. Secondary roads and many mountain roads may be blocked. During the summer, traffic is frequently stopped to enable landmine clearance and road repairs.<\/p>\n Many secondary roads have no service stations. Undertake travel on these roads only with a vehicle in excellent mechanical condition and with sufficient fuel, food and water supplies.<\/p>\n Visit the Bosnian website Bihamk<\/a> for up-to-date information on road conditions.<\/p>\n Local rail, tram and bus services are reliable but sometimes slow. Inter-city bus service is widely available and a few train lines operate. Taxi service is available in most towns and for inter-city travel.<\/p>\n Consult our Transportation Safety<\/a> page in order to verify if national airlines meet safety standards.<\/p>\n Ensure that your personal belongings, passports and other travel documents are secure at all times. Avoid isolated and poorly lit areas after dark. Also avoid showing signs of affluence and carrying large sums of cash.<\/p>\n While tourist facilities and services have improved, they may be limited outside major cities.<\/p>\n Consult our publication entitled Her Own Way: A Woman’s Safe-Travel Guide<\/a> for travel safety information specifically aimed at Canadian women.<\/p>","entry-exit":" It is the sole prerogative of each country or region to determine who is allowed to enter. Canadian consular officials cannot intervene on your behalf if you do not meet entry requirements. The following information on entry and exit requirements has been obtained from the Bosnian authorities. However, these requirements are subject to change at any time. It is your responsibility to check with the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/a> for up-to-date information.<\/p>\n Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel<\/a> page, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.<\/p>\n Canadians must present a passport<\/a> to visit Bosnia-Herzegovina, which must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of expected departure from that country. Before you leave, ask your transportation company about its requirements related to passport validity, which may be more stringent than the country's entry rules.<\/p>\n You must register with local police within 24 hours of your arrival in the country. Hotels, on behalf of their guests, will register guest names with local police.<\/p>\n Dual citizenship may limit the ability of Canadian officials to provide consular services. You should travel using your Canadian passport and present yourself as Canadian to foreign authorities at all times. Consult our Laws and culture tab and our publication entitled Dual Citizenship: What You Need to Know<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n Tourist visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days<\/p>\n Business visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days<\/p>\n Student visa: Not required for stays up to 90 days<\/p>\n Children need special documentation to visit certain countries. Please consult our Children<\/a> page for more information.<\/p>\n Some countries require proof of yellow fever vaccination before allowing entry. Consult the World Health Organization’s country list<\/a> to obtain information on this country’s requirements.<\/p>","health":" Be sure that your routine vaccines<\/a> are up-to-date regardless of your travel destination.<\/p> You may be at risk for these vaccine-preventable diseases while travelling in this country. Talk to your travel health provider about which ones are right for you.<\/p> \n\tHepatitis A<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread by contaminated food or water. All those travelling to regions with a risk of hepatitis A infection should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tHepatitis B<\/a> is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids. Travellers who may be exposed (e.g., through sexual contact, medical treatment or occupational exposure) should get vaccinated.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tSeasonal influenza<\/a> occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics. Influenza (flu) is caused by a virus spread from person to person when they cough or sneeze or through personal contact with unwashed hands. Get the flu shot.<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tMeasles occurs worldwide but is a common disease in developing countries, particularly in parts of Africa and Asia. Measles<\/a> is a highly contagious disease. Be sure your vaccination against measles is up-to-date regardless of the travel destination. \n\tRabies<\/a> is a disease that attacks the central nervous system spread to humans through a bite, scratch or lick from a rabid animal. Vaccination should be considered for travellers going to areas where rabies exists and who have a high risk of exposure (i.e., close contact with animals, occupational risk, and children).<\/p>\n<\/details> \n\tTick-borne encephalitis<\/a> is a viral disease that can cause swelling of the brain. It is spread to humans by the bite of an infected tick. Vaccination should be considered for those who may be exposed to tick bites (e.g., those spending time outdoors in wooded areas) while travelling in regions with risk of tick-borne encephalitis.<\/p>\n<\/details> Yellow fever is a disease caused by the bite of an infected mosquito.<\/p> Travellers get vaccinated either because it is required to enter a country or because it is recommended for their protection.<\/p>Crime<\/h3>\n
Demonstrations<\/h3>\n
Road travel<\/h3>\n
Public transportation<\/h3>\n
General safety information<\/h3>\n
Women’s safety<\/h3>\n
Passport<\/h3>\n
Dual citizenship<\/h3>\n
Visas<\/h3>\n
Children and travel<\/h3>\n
Yellow fever<\/h3>\n
Vaccines<\/summary>
Routine Vaccines<\/h3>
Vaccines to Consider<\/h3>
Hepatitis A<\/summary>
Hepatitis B<\/summary>
Influenza<\/summary>
Measles<\/summary>
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Tick-borne encephalitis<\/summary>
Yellow Fever Vaccination<\/h3>