As of March 18, the Bosnian authorities confirmed thirty-nine cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
On March 14, the Department of State authorized the departure from any diplomatic or consular post in the world of US personnel and family members who have been medically determined to be at higher risk of a poor outcome if exposed to COVID-19.
On March 17, 2020, the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina released a Notice regarding the potential for COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The language of the Notice is available on its website.
The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice. U.S. citizens who are considering returning to the United States are urged to work with their airlines to make travel arrangements while flights are still available. Bosnia has barred admission to travelers who have recently visited China, South Korea, Japan, Italy, Iran, France, Romania, Germany, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, and Belgium. Visit the website of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina for additional information on these measures. The Border Police and BIHAMK are regularly updating information on border closings. The entity-level governments of the Federation and the Republika Srpska have also implemented measures to limit the spread of COVID-19. Visit the webpages of the Republika Srpska and the Federation of BiH’s Crisis Staff Headquarters for updated information.
Effective March 17, 2020 U.S. Embassy Sarajevo has suspended routine consular services. For emergency American Citizen Services, including emergency passports, please visit our website for additional information.
Many travelers in Bosnia and Herzegovina have reported unexpected flight cancellations and limited flight availability. If your travel has been disrupted, please contact your airline.
The Department of State has issued a Global Level 3 Health Advisory for COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 Global COVID-19 Outbreak Notice.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 COVID-19 Outbreak Notice for Europe
Actions to Take:
· Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
· For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
· Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
· Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
· Visit our Embassy webpage on COVID-19 for information on conditions in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
· Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the U.S.
Assistance:
· U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
· 1 Robert C. Frasure Street
71000 Sarajevo
+(387) 33 704 000, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
+(387) 33 704 000 (after-hours)
SarajevoACS@state.gov
https://ba.usembassy.gov/
· State Department – Consular Affairs
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
· Bosnia Country Specific Information.
· Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts.
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