Country Guide: Bosnia and Herzegovina

Updated: November 18, 2015

Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents Required

  • Copy of Passport
  • Detailed inventory list, dated and valued
  • Apartment Rental Contract (minimum of 2 years)
  • Proof that shipper has been abroad 1 year or more prior to the import shipment
  • Employer’s Bank Guarantee
  • Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Air Waybill (AWB)
  • Original Packing List
  • Tax Exemption Certificate (issued by the Bosnian Ministry of Foreign Affairs)

 

Specific Information

  • For electrical appliances, product information such as serial number, type, make and model should be included on the inventory list.

Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Original Vehicle Title

 

Specific Information

  • Cars older than 7 years cannot be imported.

Pets

Documents Required

  • Vaccination Record
  • Bosnia and Herzegovina Veterinary Certificate
  • Rabies Certificate

 

Specific Information

  • Cats and dogs must be vaccinated for rabies at least 30 days but not more than 12 months prior to entry.
  • Rabies Certificate must be attached to the Bosnia and Herzegovina Veterinary Certificate.
  • Pets other than cats and dogs (e.g., birds, reptiles, small rodents, etc.) are not required to prove rabies vaccinations.
  • A failure to comply with regulations may result in a refusal of entry, return home, placement in quarantine, or termination where a return to the country of origin cannot be arranged.

Restricted/Dutiable Items

  • Hunting weapons and ammunition (special permit required)
  • Plant and plant products (permission from the Ministry of Agriculture required)
  • Meat products (permission from the Ministry of Agriculture required)
  • Narcotics
  • Weapons and ammunition
  • Ivory
  • Pornographic materials

Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.
 

Helpful Website(s):

http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1070.html

http://www.bhembassy.org/Consular_information/5.html