The Consulate General of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rijeka is an official consular post of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Croatia, serving Bosnian citizens.
Contact Details
| Address | Pul Vele Crikve 1, 51000 Rijeka, Croatia |
| Telephone | +385 51 309 690 |
| Fax | +385 51 309 692 |
| gcorijeka@mvp.gov.ba | |
| Head of Mission | Benjamin Šuvalija, Consul General |
Opening Hours
Opening hours are not listed by the Croatian Foreign Ministry – please check with the consulate before you go.
Location of the Consulate
About the Bosnian consulate general
Together with the embassy in Zagreb, the consulate general in Rijeka is part of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s consular network in Croatia. According to the Croatian Foreign Ministry, Benjamin Šuvalija heads the office as consul general. The embassy in Zagreb is roughly 130 km away.
Documents checklist
What Bosnian citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Bosnian government information:
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.
Visa and entry information for Croatian citizens
Croatian citizens do not need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina and may enter with a valid passport or identity card, according to the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs. Source: Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – visa overview for Croatian citizens (in Croatian).
Other consulates and embassies in Croatia
17 other countries are represented in Croatia: Albania (honorary), Austria (honorary), Denmark (honorary), Hungary (honorary), Italy (consulate general), Kazakhstan (honorary), Kyrgyzstan (honorary), Morocco (honorary), Netherlands (honorary), North Macedonia (honorary), Norway (honorary), Philippines (honorary), Romania (honorary), Serbia (consulate general), Slovakia (honorary), South Korea (honorary), Sweden (honorary).
Closing days
The consulate general is normally closed on Croatian public holidays. On the Bosnian national day (25 November) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.
Emergency assistance
In Croatia, the emergency number is 112 (police 192, ambulance 194). Croatian citizens who need help in Bosnia and Herzegovina can contact the Croatian Embassy in Sarajevo or the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs in Zagreb on +385 1 4569 964.
Bosnian missions in Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina in Croatia
Measured in a straight line from Rijeka, the nearest other Bosnian office is the Embassy in Zagreb (about 130 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Rijeka.
- Zagreb (130 km) – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Rijeka – Consulate General (this page)
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – directory of foreign embassies and consulates in Croatia (October 2026), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – visa overview for Croatian citizens (in Croatian). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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