The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rome represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in Italy and serves Bosnian citizens living in the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Piazzale Clodio, 12 /III, 00195 Rome, Italy |
| Telephone | +39 06 39742817 |
| Fax | +39 06 39030567 |
| amb.rim@mvp.gov.ba | |
| Head of Mission | Amira Arifovic-Harms, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 March |
Consular Section
| Address | Via Gregorio VII, 138A, 00165 Rome |
| Telephone | +39 06 49779243 |
| Consular district | All of Italy |
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 according to the embassy’s own information (not published in the Italian Foreign Ministry’s list) – please confirm before your visit, especially on Italian and Bosnian public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
Visitors go to Piazzale Clodio, 12 /III, 00195 Rome. The consular section has its own entrance/address: Via Gregorio VII, 138A, 00165 Rome.
- Opening hours (according to the embassy): Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
The embassy and its network in Italy
According to the Italian diplomatic list, Bosnia and Herzegovina is represented by Ambassador Amira Arifovic-Harms (accredited 16 November 2023). Bosnia and Herzegovina also has career consular offices in Milan. Two honorary consulates support Bosnian citizens in other parts of Italy.
Consular services
Requests the consular staff deal with:
- Bosnian passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
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?
Ask in advance whether your service needs a booked slot.
Travelling from Italy to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Italian citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Details: Italian travel advice (Viaggiare Sicuri).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Italian national holidays such as 25 April, 2 June and 15 August and on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national day (1 March). Offices in the city also close on 29 June for the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter and the August holidays (Ferragosto).
Emergency assistance
In an emergency, Bosnian citizens should call the embassy on +39 06 39742817. The embassy can help with lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but it cannot cover costs or interfere with Italian authorities. The Italian emergency number is 112. Italian citizens who need help in Bosnia and Herzegovina contact the Italian Embassy in Sarajevo.
Diplomatic missions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Italy
Bosnia and Herzegovina in Italy
- Rome – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (this page)
- Milan – Consulate General
- Enna – Honorary Consulate
- Genoa – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Rome
What is the address of the Bosnian Embassy in Italy?
At Piazzale Clodio, 12 /III, 00195 Rome.
When is the Bosnian Embassy in Rome open?
According to the embassy: Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 17:00. Confirm before visiting.
Who is the ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina to Italy?
Amira Arifovic-Harms, according to the Italian diplomatic list of 14 August 2026.
Is the Bosnian Embassy closed on the national day?
The Italian Foreign Ministry lists 1 March as the national day of Bosnia and Herzegovina; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
No, not for short tourist stays – check Viaggiare Sicuri before booking.
Is there a Bosnian consulate outside Rome?
Yes: Milan.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign embassies in Italy (as of 14 August 2026), Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of foreign consulates in Italy (as of 20 July 2026), Viaggiare Sicuri – Italian travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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