Europe
LGBTQ+ travel in Bosnia and Herzegovina
LegalLegal status
Is Bosnia and Herzegovina LGBTQ+ friendly?
Socially conservative; most LGBTQ+ people are discreet and discrimination is reported. Sarajevo holds a small, heavily policed Pride.
LGBTQ+ laws
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Same-sex relationships legal | Yes |
| Same-sex marriage | No |
| Civil unions or partnerships | No |
| Legal gender change | Yes |
| Anti-discrimination law | Yes |
LGBTQ+ friendliness by place in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Place | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sarajevo | 3/5 · Tolerant, but be discreet |
| Mostar | 2/5 · Hostile |
| Banja Luka | 2/5 · Hostile |
LGBTQ+ friendly by place
Sources
- ILGA World database
- US State Department travel advisory
- Service for Foreigners' Affairs (SPS)
- UK FCDO travel advice: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Speedtest Global Index: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- EF English Proficiency Index 2025: Bosnia and Herzegovina
- World Bank open data
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