The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in London represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in the United Kingdom and serves Bosnian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | 5-7 Lexham Gardens, London W8 5JJ, United Kingdom |
| Telephone | +44 20 7373 0867 +44 20 7373 0915 |
| Fax | +44 20 7373 0871 |
| embassy@bhembassy.co.uk | |
| Website | www.bhembassy.co.uk |
| Head of Mission | Osman Topcagic, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 March (Independence Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Opening hours as published in the FCDO London Diplomatic List (October 2026). Consular Section: Monday-Friday 10.00-13.00. Please confirm before your visit, especially on UK bank holidays and Bosnian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
About the Bosnian Embassy in London
Osman Topcagic heads the embassy as ambassador. 6 diplomats and attachés are registered with the FCDO for this embassy.
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 embassy before your visit.
Travelling from the UK to Bosnia and Herzegovina
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bosnia and Herzegovina (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Other consulates and embassies in London
184 other countries are represented in London, among them: Botswana (high commission), Brazil (embassy), Brunei (high commission), Bulgaria (embassy), Burkina Faso (embassy), Burundi (embassy), Cabo Verde (embassy), Cambodia (embassy), Cameroon (high commission), Canada (high commission), Central African Republic (embassy), Chad (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Côte d’Ivoire (embassy), Democratic Republic of the Congo (embassy), Republic of the Congo (embassy). The full list of all 185 missions is on the overview page for the United Kingdom.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday and on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national day (1 March).
Emergency assistance
Consular staff can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but cannot cover costs or interfere with UK authorities. In the UK, the emergency number is 999 (or 112). British nationals who need help in Bosnia and Herzegovina contact the British mission in Sarajevo.
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Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – London Diplomatic List (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina, www.bhembassy.co.uk. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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