Bosnia and Herzegovina: Authorities maintaining COVID-19 restrictions nationwide as of July 30 /update 30

Bosnia and Herzegovina maintaining COVID-19 restrictions as of July 30; travel and business disruptions likely.

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Authorities are maintaining the nation's COVID-19 restrictions as of July 30. Domestic measures vary between the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (FBiH) and the Republic Srpska (RS).

Domestic Restrictions
Nonessential businesses in FBiH, including restaurants, bars, and shops, are open unless otherwise indicated and are subject to hygiene and social distancing requirements. Public gatherings are limited to 50 people indoors and 100 people outdoors; larger events are permitted subject to capacity limits and proof of COVID-19 vaccination or recovery or a negative COVID-19 taken within the previous 48 hours. The use of facemasks and the practice of social distancing are required in indoor and outdoor public spaces where social distancing of two meters (6.5 feet) cannot be observed.

In Republic Srpska, public gatherings are limited to 120 people, while private gatherings may not exceed 70 persons. Most nonessential businesses are operating, though they must close by 00:01. Facemasks must be worn in indoor public spaces and in outdoor public spaces where social distancing of two meters (6.5 feet) cannot be observed.

Travel Restrictions
Foreign nationals are permitted to enter the country provided they possess documentation showing they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, recovered from COVID-19, or that they have tested negative using a PCR test; the test must have been taken within 48 hours before arrival if coming from somewhere in Europe, or 72 hours if arriving from a country, not in Europe. Cabin crews, freight crews, diplomats, members of foreign militaries stationed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and passengers transiting the country are not required to provide a negative test. Citizens of Croatia, Serbia, and Montenegro and their immediate family members can enter without a negative COVID-19 test, provided they are entering from their country of citizenship.

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

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions.