Locations:   Parliamentary Assembly of BiH, Trg Bosne i Hercegovine 1, Sarajevo Historical Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Zmaja od Bosne 5, Sarajevo The Office of the High Representative (OHR), Emerika Bluma 1, Sarajevo The European Union (EU) Delegation, Skenderija 3a, Sarajevo Event: Demonstrations may take place on Tuesday, May 9, from 12:00 p.m. to 13:30 p.m. …

Location:  Hamdije Kreševljakovića 55, in the Skenderija area of Sarajevo Event: Demonstrations may take place on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, beginning at 10:00 a.m. around the Drvenija Bridge area in Sarajevo.  U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid areas of demonstrations. Spontaneous gatherings may occur at other times or places without prior notice.  Actions to Take:   Avoid demonstrations.   Monitor …

Locations: • Sparkasse Bank (Poslovnica Importane 24H Zona, Zmaja od Bosne 7, Sarajevo)• Importanne Centar (Zmaja od Bosne 7, Sarajevo)• Raiffeisen Bank (Zmaja od Bosne bb, Sarajevo) Event: Bomb threats have been reported at Sparkasse Bank, Importanne Centar, and Raiffeisen Bank in Sarajevo. U.S. personnel are advised to avoid these areas and follow local authority directions. Actions to …

Location:  In Banja Luka at the RTRS building (Trg Republike Srpske 9) and possible other public locations. Event:  A group has called for a political protest to occur on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 starting at 6:00 p.m.  U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid areas of demonstrations. Spontaneous gatherings may occur at other times or places without prior …

Location:  In Banja Luka at Mladen Stojanovic Park, Trg Krajine, and possible other public locations. Event:  A group has called for a political protest to occur on Tuesday, October 25, starting at 6:00 p.m.  U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid areas of demonstrations. Spontaneous gatherings may occur at other times or places without prior notice. Actions to Take: ·         Avoid demonstrations. …

Location:  Vicinity of the Office of High Representative at address Emerika Bluma 1 in Sarajevo. Event: A group has called for a protest to occur today, Monday October 24, beginning at 5:00 p.m. U.S. government personnel have been instructed to avoid the area. Actions to Take: Avoid demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Keep a low …

Location:  In Banja Luka at Mladen Stojanovic Park, Trg Krajine, or possible other public locations. Event:  A group has called for a political protest to occur on Sunday, October 9, starting at 6:00 p.m.  U.S. government personnel are advised to avoid areas of demonstrations. Spontaneous gatherings may occur at other times or places without prior notice.  Actions to Take: Avoid demonstrations. …

On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers to attack …

Demonstration Alert: U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, BIH (July 25, 2022) Event:  On Monday, July 25 at 19:00 and on Wednesday, July 27 at 13:00, two demonstrations will be held in front of the OHR building at Emerika Bluma 1 in Sarajevo.   The demonstrations are related to reports that High Representative Christian Schmidt will impose changes to …

Location:  Skenderija and near the BiH Parliament building, Sarajevo; Trg Krajine, Banja Luka; and Spanski Trg, Mostar Event:  A group has announced protests to occur on Wednesday, July 6 in several areas.  In Sarajevo the protest will start at 3:30 p.m. in front of Skenderija Center and proceed to the front of the BiH Parliament building and conclude by 4:30 p.m.  In Banja …

Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Events: A group has announced a Pride March due to take place in Sarajevo on Saturday, June 25, starting at 5:00 p.m. on Ferhadija Street, then proceeding along Marsala Tita Street, and expected to conclude at 6:00 p.m. Additionally, a group has announced a counter demonstration to the Pride March.  That demonstration is due to take place …

Location: Trg Krjine, Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Event: A group has announced a demonstration to take place on Saturday, October 2, 2021, 5:30 p.m. U.S. government personnel will be advised to avoid the area. Spontaneous protests may occur without prior notice. Actions to Take: Avoid demonstrations. Monitor local media for updates. Avoid crowds. Keep a …

Bosnia and Herzegovina – Level 3: Reconsider Travel    Reconsider travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina due to COVID-19.  Exercise increased caution in Bosnia and Herzegovina due to terrorism and land mines. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. Country Summary:  Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning, targeting tourist locations, …

Pride March The Sarajevo Pride March is scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, near downtown Sarajevo. The march will start at the Safet Isovic Park, proceed down Kosevo and Marsala Tita Street, and culminate in front of the BiH Parliament building. A rally will then occur in front of …

U.S. Embassy Sarajevo ACS Newsletter American Citizen Services (ACS) presents our quarterly roundup of updates and topics that may be of interest to American Citizens traveling or residing in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Current travel requirements for entering BiH The BiH government announced that as of June 11, 2021, U.S. citizens can enter BiH with …

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, BiH  (May 30, 2021) Location: From Bascarsija to in front of the Parliamentary Assembly Building, Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH). Event: A group has announced peaceful demonstrations to take place on Sunday, May 30, 2021, commencing from 12:00 noon. U.S. government personnel may be advised to avoid the area. …

Message to U.S. Citizens: U.S. Embassy Sarajevo (May 25, 2021) Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: U.S. citizens may directly return to the United States with certain expired U.S. passports. If you are overseas and your passport expired on or after January 1, 2020, you may be able to use your expired passport to return directly …

The authorities of Canton Sarajevo have announced a partial lockdown from 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 12 until 7:00 a.m. on Monday, March 15. Only food stores, pharmacies and gas stations will be fully open during the lockdown. Restaurants will be closed for dine-in service but may provide food delivery until 11:00pm. The existing daily …

The Department of State has removed the Global Level 4 Travel Advisory. Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) is Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Reconsider travel to Bosnia-Herzegovina due to COVID-19. Exercise increased caution due to terrorism and land mines. Read the Department of State’s  COVID-19 page  before you plan any international travel. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 3 Travel Health Notice for Bosnia and …

Note: These alerts will continue to be sent daily for the benefit of new STEP registrants. We will be sure to highlight any new information from previous emails. Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event:  The Bosnian authorities confirmed 740 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ticketing has closed for the flight that the U.S. Embassy arranged for U.S. …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (release date: April 4, 2020) Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: Commercial Flight out of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The U.S. Embassy has arranged for U.S. citizens to purchase seats on a chartered flight leaving from Sarajevo International Airport to U.S. destinations via to London Heathrow Airport. The …

Note: These alerts will continue to be sent daily for the benefit of new STEP registrants. We will be sure to highlight any new information from previous emails. Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 604 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Embassy has arranged for a flight opportunity for U.S. citizens to depart the country. Details …

Health Alert: U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (release date: April 3, 2020) Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: Commercial Flight out of Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina The U.S. Embassy has arranged for U.S. citizens to purchase seats on a chartered flight leaving from Sarajevo International Airport to U.S. destinations via to London Heathrow Airport. The …

Note: These alerts will continue to be sent daily for the benefit of new STEP registrants. We will be sure to highlight any new information from previous emails. Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 552 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Embassy has arranged for a flight opportunity for U.S. citizens to depart the country. …

Note: These alerts will continue to be sent daily for the benefit of new STEP registrants. We will be sure to highlight any new information from previous emails. Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 505 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Embassy is exploring additional flight opportunities for U.S. citizens to …

Note: These alerts will continue to be sent daily for the benefit of new STEP registrants. We will be sure to highlight any new information from previous emails. Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 448 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented enhanced screening …

Note: These alerts will continue to be sent daily for the benefit of new STEP registrants. We will be sure to highlight any new information from previous emails. Location:  Bosnia and Herzegovina Event:  The Bosnian authorities confirmed 354 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the …

The Bosnian authorities confirmed 278 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Bosnia has barred admission to foreign nationals who do not have residency in BiH.  All who enter the country are subject to a 14-day quarantine, either at the …

Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 226 cases of COVID-19 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Bosnia has barred admission to foreign nationals who do not have residency in BiH. All who enter the country …

Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: The Bosnian authorities confirmed 131 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 …

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina (06-March-2020) Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina Event: There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China. The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 80,000 reported cases worldwide. On March 5, 2020, the Minister of Health for the …

Location:  The Pride March route will be on Marshall Tito Street, starting at noon from the Eternal Flame and concluding at the Parliament square. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Event:  The inaugural Pride March in Bosnia and Herzegovina will take place Sunday, September 8 starting at noon.  Other related demonstrations are scheduled, one on Saturday, September 7 …

Location: Bosnia and Herzegovina, countrywide Event: The summer holiday season provides a good chance to remind U.S. citizens to pay attention to their personal safety and security. Here are some general safety actions to take: Actions to Take: Travel with others when possible. Inform your colleagues and family about your plans and how to reach …

Location:  Bosnia and Herzegovina, countrywide Event:  During the holiday season security measures in Bosnia and Herzegovina remain heightened due to ongoing threats posed by transnational terrorist organizations and individuals inspired by extremist ideology throughout Europe.  Extremists continue to focus on tourist locations, shopping malls, airports, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, transportation hubs, and other soft …

Location: Multiple locations throughout the country (including but not exclusive to: Sarajevo and Banja Luka) Event: Friday, October 5, is the last day of campaigning before the general elections on October 7, 2018. As such, there are several large public gatherings scheduled throughout the country. Actions to Take: Exercise caution if unexpectedly in the vicinity …