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Bosnia and Herzegovina customs import limits

Official duty-free allowances for alcohol, tobacco, cash, medicines, and other goods when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina. See what you can bring before you fly.

Alcohol allowance

This is one real customs example for travelers entering Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Category Alcohol
All arrivals Adult travelers (17+)
Spirits (over 22% ABV) 1 liter
Duty-free limit
Age 17+.

More Bosnia and Herzegovina customs limits

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Spirits & liqueurs (up to 22%) ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Still wine ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Beer ••• liters
Duty-free limit
Tobacco (cigarettes, cigars, pipe) ••• pieces / grams
Duty-free limit
Cash (BAM or equivalent) Declaration from ••• BAM
Declaration required
Medicines (uncontrolled / OTC) Personal use only — conditions apply
Restricted
Controlled substances / narcotics Authorization required
Restricted
Meat, dairy & animal products See app for conditions
Restricted / Prohibited
General food items ••• kg limit
Duty-free limit
Live plants & plant products Phytosanitary cert. may apply
Restricted
Cultural artifacts & antiques Authorization may be required
Restricted

Exact limits, declaration thresholds, age restrictions, and combined rules for all categories are available free in the CustomsLimit app for Bosnia and Herzegovina and 59 other countries.

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Surprising restriction for Bosnia and Herzegovina

Prohibited. Zero tolerance.

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About Bosnia and Herzegovina customs

Bosnia and Herzegovina's customs rules are administered by Indirect Taxation Authority of BiH / UINO. Traveler allowances and restrictions can vary based on where you are arriving from, your age, and the type of goods you carry.

Traveler rules can change based on route, age, item type, and whether goods are for personal use. CustomsLimit helps you check the full country guide for Bosnia and Herzegovina before travel.

Bosnia and Herzegovina customs — frequently asked questions

How much spirits (over 22% abv) can I bring into Bosnia and Herzegovina?
1 liter is the real traveler example shown on this page for Bosnia and Herzegovina. The CustomsLimit app shows the rest of the country guide, including other categories, declarations, and restrictions.
What is the duty-free alcohol allowance for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina has country-specific alcohol limits that can change based on the type of alcohol and the traveler route. The page above shows one example, while the CustomsLimit app shows the full alcohol breakdown for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Do I need to declare cash when entering Bosnia and Herzegovina?
EUR 10,000 or equivalent (including checks and other payment instruments) must be declared at every BiH border crossing. Declaration form is available at international border crossings and online. Non-declaration is an offence and the cash is temporarily seized. The CustomsLimit app shows the declaration rule in the context of the rest of your trip.

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