The Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Munich is an official consular representation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Germany, providing consular services for Bosnian citizens in Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia.
Contact Details
| Address | Karlstraße 60, 80333 München, Germany |
| Telephone | +49 89 982 80 64 +49 89 982 80 65 +49 89 982 80 50 (passports and consular services, 13:00–15:00) +49 89 982 80 09 (renunciation of citizenship, 12:00–14:00) |
| Fax | +49 89 982 80 79 |
| gco.minhen@mvp.gov.ba | |
| Website | gkbih-muenchen.de |
| Head of Mission | Robert Burić, Consul General |
| Consular district | Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia |
Opening Hours for Visitors
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:15 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:15 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:15 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:15 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 09:15 - 14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Office hours are 09:00 to 17:00; visitors are received from 09:15 to 14:00.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
The Consulate General is at Karlstraße 60 in Munich’s Maxvorstadt, a few minutes’ walk north of the main station.
About the Consulate General in Munich
The Munich consulate general serves citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia, and is led by Consul General Robert Burić. It also supports supplementary mother-tongue classes for children in its district. The honorary consul in Leipzig helps in Saxony but does not issue passports.
Which office of Bosnia and Herzegovina is responsible for me?
| Office | Federal states covered |
|---|---|
| Embassy, Berlin | Berlin, Brandenburg, Hamburg, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Saxony-Anhalt, Schleswig-Holstein |
| Consulate General, Frankfurt am Main | Hesse, Bremen, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia |
| Consulate General, Munich | Bavaria, Saxony, Thuringia |
| Consulate General, Stuttgart | Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saarland |
Consular services
The Munich office issues passports and, in emergencies, a one-way travel document (putni list). Pensioners can obtain the life certificate that pension funds in Bosnia and Herzegovina require each year. Other services include:
- giving up Bosnian citizenship before naturalisation in Germany
- registering births and marriages that took place in Germany
- certified copies, signatures and powers of attorney
- consular wills and documents for the transfer of the deceased
- visas for foreign nationals who need one to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Bosnian authorities ask for:
Passport of Bosnia and Herzegovina (application abroad)
- Citizens living abroad for three months or longer apply through the embassy or consulate
- A valid identity card or another public document proving your identity
- Minors: application by one parent with the other parent’s consent, or by the legal guardian
- Standard processing: 30 days (urgent procedure up to 72 hours where the legal conditions are met); adult passports are valid 10 years
Sources: IDDEEA (Agency for Identification Documents of BiH) – passport, IDDEEA – travel documents (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.
Do I need an appointment?
Passport applications usually require an appointment. Call the passport line (+49 89 982 80 50, 13:00–15:00) to find out the current procedure and documents.
Visa information
Germans travel to Bosnia and Herzegovina visa-free (up to 90 days in six months); the German Federal Foreign Office notes that visitors may have to show funds of about 150 convertible marks (around 75 euros) per day. Long stays require a residence permit.
Other consulates and embassies in Munich
82 other countries are represented in Munich, among them: Brazil (consulate general), Bulgaria (consulate general), Canada (consulate), Chile (consulate general), China (consulate general), Croatia (consulate general), Cyprus (honorary), Czech Republic (consulate general), Côte d’Ivoire (honorary), Denmark (consulate general), Djibouti (honorary), Ecuador (honorary), El Salvador (honorary), Estonia (honorary), Ethiopia (honorary), France (consulate general), Georgia (consulate), Greece (consulate general), Guatemala (honorary), Honduras (honorary). The full list of all 83 missions is on the overview page for Germany.
Closing days
Closed on Bavarian public holidays and on holidays of Bosnia and Herzegovina, such as Independence Day (1 March) and Statehood Day (25 November), as well as Catholic and Orthodox Christmas and Easter and the Islamic holidays.
Emergency assistance
If your passport is lost or stolen, report it to the German police and apply for a travel document at the consulate general. Germans travelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina can turn to the German Embassy in Sarajevo.
Missions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Germany
Measured in a straight line from Munich, the nearest other Bosnian office is the Consulate General in Stuttgart (about 190 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Munich.
- Berlin (500 km) – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Frankfurt am Main (300 km) – Consulate General (Hesse, Bremen, Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria, Saxony and Thuringia) (this page)
- Stuttgart (190 km) – Consulate General (Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland)
- Leipzig (360 km) – Honorary Consulate (Saxony)
- Reutlingen – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
- Reutlingen – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg)
Frequently asked questions about the Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Munich
I live in Dresden. Is the Bosnian consulate in Munich responsible for me?
Yes. Saxony belongs to the consular district of Munich, together with Bavaria and Thuringia.
Which number do I call for passport questions in Munich?
+49 89 982 80 50, between 13:00 and 15:00.
Can I renounce my Bosnian citizenship at the consulate in Munich?
Yes. For information, call +49 89 982 80 09 between 12:00 and 14:00.
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Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Munich, Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Berlin, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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