How to send a letter to Bosnia and Herzegovina

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Sending post to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery timeApprox 8–20 business days.
PostageLetter, Parcel, EMS (BH Pošta).
Postcode5-digit postcodes; postcode before locality (e.g., 71000 SARAJEVO).

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Full Name
Street + House Number
POSTCODE LOCALITY
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Example
Nedim Marevac
Zmaja od Bosne 33
71000 SARAJEVO
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
More examples
Poste restante:
Gradimo d.o.o.
POSTE RESTANTE
75101 TUZLA
BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA
Full name
Required
Full name recommended.
Postcode
5-digit postcodes; postcode before locality (e.g., 71000 SARAJEVO).
Language
Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian; uppercase locality; Latin/Cyrillic both used locally.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Letter, Parcel, EMS (BH Pošta).
Delivery times
Approx 8–20 business days.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods.
Restrictions
Dangerous goods restrictions; check local operator.

💡 Tips

Place postcode before city; return address advised.
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