Bosnia and Herzegovina: Coronavirus disease-related restrictions remain largely unchanged nationwide as of Feb. 14 /update 15

COVID-19-related restrictions in Bosnia and Herzegovina mostly unchanged as of Feb. 14; business and travel disruptions continue.

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As of Feb. 14, restrictions implemented in Bosnia and Herzegovina to curb the spread of COVID-19 remain largely unchanged; these restrictions will remain in place until at least Feb. 26. A 2300-0500 curfew remains in place in the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBIH) entity; persons must stay at home during curfew hours, with the exception of those who perform essential work duties or are attending to health emergencies. Nonessential businesses, including restaurants, bars, and shopping malls, are open nationwide, subject to social distancing requirements. Public gatherings are limited to 30 people in FBIH, and 50 people in Republika Srpska. Individuals must wear a protective facemask when in public, including on public transport, and keep at least 2 meters (6.5 feet) away from members of different households.

All foreigners are permitted to enter the country provided they possess documentation showing they have tested negative for COVID-19 using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test; the test must have been taken within 48 hours prior to arrival. Cabin crews, freight crews, diplomats, members of foreign militaries stationed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and passengers transiting through the country are not required to provide a negative test. Citizens of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro, as well as immediate family members, can enter without a negative COVID-19 test, provided they are entering from their country of citizenship.

Any restrictions may be extended or otherwise amended with little to no advance notice, depending on disease activity in the country.