The United Arab Emirates maintains the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates in Sarajevo to provide consular services for Emirati nationals living in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Contact Details
| Address | Bulevar Meše Selimovića 17/A, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Website | www.mofa.gov.ae |
| Head of Mission | Ahmed Saif Mohammed Ali Alshamsi, Consul General |
Opening Hours
For current opening hours, see the consulate’s website or phone ahead.
Location of the Consulate
About the Emirati consulate general
The consulate general provides consular services for Emirati citizens living in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry, Ahmed Saif Mohammed Ali Alshamsi heads the office as consul general.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Emirati authorities ask for:
Renewing a UAE passport abroad
- Possible when the passport has expired or has one year or less of validity left
- Apply online through ICP or the MoFA smart services with UAE PASS (“Renew Passports of UAE Nationals Abroad”) and note the reference number
- A personal photo meeting ICAO standards (not identical to the current passport photo)
- A letter from the embassy confirming the reason for your stay abroad (e.g. study, treatment or work)
- Hand in the original passport and photo at the embassy, pay the fee there and collect the renewed passport later
Sources: Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship (ICP) – renew passports of UAE nationals abroad, UAE Government portal (u.ae) – the Emirati passport (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.
Travelling from Bosnia and Herzegovina to the United Arab Emirates
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for short stays in the United Arab Emirates, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s visa information – with a passport valid for at least six months. The ministry advises checking the current entry conditions – passport validity, return ticket and proof of funds – with the embassy before departure. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – visa information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Other consulates and embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
49 other countries are represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, among them: Albania (embassy), Albania (honorary), Algeria (embassy), Austria (embassy), Bangladesh (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Canada (honorary), China (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Egypt (embassy), France (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Holy See (apostolic nunciature), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy). The full list of all 50 missions is on the overview page for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Closing days
Expect the consulate general to be closed on public holidays: in Sarajevo these are 1 and 2 January, Independence Day (1 March), 1 and 2 May and Statehood Day (25 November). It is usually also closed on the United Arab Emirates’ national day (2 December).
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Emirati citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the emergency numbers are 122 (police), 123 (fire brigade) and 124 (ambulance). Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who need help in the United Arab Emirates can contact the Bosnian embassy accredited to the country or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo on +387 33 281 100.
Emirati missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The United Arab Emirates in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Podgorica – Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina, no resident embassy in Sarajevo)
- Sarajevo – Consulate General (this page)
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – visa information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, www.mofa.gov.ae. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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