The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Brussels is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s diplomatic mission to Belgium. Bosnian nationals in Belgium turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
| Address | Rue de l'Industrie 22, 1040 Brussels, Belgium |
| Telephone | +32 2 502 01 88 |
| info@bhembassy.be | |
| Website | www.bhembassy.be |
| Head of Mission | Erol Avdovic, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 March |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 14:00 |
Opening hours according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026). Visits by appointment only. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The embassy is located at Rue de l'Industrie 22, 1040 Brussels.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the Bosnian Embassy?
According to the Belgian protocol list, Bosnia and Herzegovina is represented by Ambassador Erol Avdovic (credentials presented 27 July 2023). Many embassies in Brussels are also accredited to Luxembourg, and some Bosnian diplomats in the city work with the European Union and NATO – these are separate missions with their own staff.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Bosnian passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for Bosnia and Herzegovina
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Belgian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bosnia and Herzegovina (up to 90 days); according to the Belgian Foreign Ministry, a valid identity card (eID) or passport is accepted. Details: Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents by country.
Closing days
Like most offices in Belgium, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, Ascension Day and Whit Monday and on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national day (1 March). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +32 2 502 01 88. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Belgian emergency number is 112 (police: 101).
Diplomatic missions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina in Belgium
- Brussels – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Brussels
What is the address of the Bosnian Embassy in Belgium?
At Rue de l'Industrie 22, 1040 Brussels.
Who is the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Belgium?
Erol Avdovic, according to the Belgian protocol list of 8 October 2026.
Is the Bosnian Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of Bosnia and Herzegovina is 1 March; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – an eID card or passport is accepted.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Belgian Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs, Protocol – heads of mission and embassy addresses (as of 8 October 2026), Belgian Foreign Ministry – directory of foreign embassies in Belgium, Belgian Foreign Ministry – travel documents for Belgians, www.bhembassy.be. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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