Bosnia and Herzegovina Address Format
Addresses go from smallest to largest: recipient, street name + house number, then the 5-digit postal code followed by the city on one line. The country's three postal operators (BH Pošta, Hrvatska pošta Mostar, Pošte Srpske) all use the same 5-digit system.
Standard format
Postal code (Poštanski broj) rules
| Field name | Postal code (Poštanski broj) |
|---|---|
| Format | NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter) |
| Example | 71000 |
| Pattern | ^\d{5}$ |
| Rule | 5 digits. The first two digits indicate the region (e.g. 71 = Sarajevo, 78 = Banja Luka, 88 = Mostar). |
Fields used in Bosnia and Herzegovina
| State / region | No |
|---|---|
| Street address | Yes |
| P.O. Box | Yes — "PO Box (Poštanski pretinac)" locally |
FAQ
What is the Postal code (Poštanski broj) format in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The format is NNNNN (N = digit, A = letter), for example 71000. 5 digits. The first two digits indicate the region (e.g. 71 = Sarajevo, 78 = Banja Luka, 88 = Mostar).
How do you write an address in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Bosnia and Herzegovina addresses are written from the smallest unit to the largest. Addresses go from smallest to largest: recipient, street name + house number, then the 5-digit postal code followed by the city on one line. The country's three postal operators (BH Pošta, Hrvatska pošta Mostar, Pošte Srpske) all use the same 5-digit system.
Does Bosnia and Herzegovina use postal codes?
Yes. Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the Postal code (Poštanski broj) in the format NNNNN (example: 71000). 5 digits. The first two digits indicate the region (e.g. 71 = Sarajevo, 78 = Banja Luka, 88 = Mostar).
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