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DFAT advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina

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When travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Bosnia and Herzegovina overall This Advice is current for Friday, 19 March 2010.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information under Local Travel (winter equipment to be used on vehicles). The overall level of the advice has not changed.

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Summary

  • We advise you to exercise caution and monitor developments that might affect your safety in Bosnia and Herzegovina because of the risk of being caught up in incidents associated with ethnic tension or criminal activity, including violent attacks.
  • Pay close attention to your personal security and monitor the media for information about possible new safety or security risks.
  • You should avoid protests and demonstrations as they may become violent and foreigners could be targeted.
  • Australia has a Consulate in Sarajevo headed by an Honorary Consul which provides limited consular assistance. The Australian Embassy in Vienna provides full consular assistance to Australians in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • register your travel and contact details, so we can contact you in an emergency
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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