The Embassy of France in Sarajevo represents France in Bosnia and Herzegovina and serves French citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Mehmed-beg Kapetanović Ljubušak 18, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Telephone | +387 33 282 050 |
| Fax | +387 33 282 052 |
| cad.sarajevo@diplomatie.gouv.fr | |
| Website | ba.diplomatie.gouv.fr |
| Head of Mission | Kévin Thuillier, Ambassador |
| National Day | 14 July (Anniversary of the 1789 Revolution) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 12:30 |
Hours shown: consular section hours, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s directory of foreign missions (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30–13:00 and 14:30–18:00; Friday 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–16:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The office is in the central districts of Sarajevo, close to public transport.
The embassy and its network in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Kévin Thuillier heads the embassy as ambassador.
Documents checklist
What French citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official French government information:
Passport for adults (application abroad)
- Apply in person at the embassy or consulate – most posts require an appointment
- Optional online pre-application (pré-demande) – bring the number or QR code
- Your identity card, if you have one (valid or expired less than 5 years ago)
- Identity photo less than 6 months old that meets the official standards
- Proof of address less than 1 year old
- Without an ID card: a birth certificate less than 3 months old (unless your birthplace’s civil registry is digitised) and, if needed, proof of French nationality
Sources: Service-Public.fr (French government) – passport for adults, application abroad (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Visa and entry information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for short stays in France, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s visa information. The ministry reminds travellers to the EU and Schengen area to carry a passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay and proof of funds (35–70 euros per day). See the ministry’s visa information page for this country.
Other consulates and embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina
48 other countries are represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Austria (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), China (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Egypt (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Hungary (embassy), Indonesia (embassy), Iran (embassy), Ireland (embassy), Italy (embassy), Japan (embassy), Kuwait (embassy), Libya (embassy). The full list of all 49 missions is on the overview page for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Closing days
Expect the embassy 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). The French national day, 14 July, normally means a closure too.
Emergency assistance
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 France can contact the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Paris or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo on +387 33 281 100.
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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, ba.diplomatie.gouv.fr. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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