Bosnia and Herzegovina Embassy Stockholm

Before your visit

You will find the embassy at Birger Jarlsgatan 55, 111 45 Stockholm.

• Consular section (public): Monday to Friday 10:00–15:00, according to the embassy’s official website (checked October 2026).
• Bring: your passport or ID card, plus originals and copies of every document needed for your application.

Who runs the Bosnian Embassy?

The ambassador is Bojan Sosic, who presented credentials to the King of Sweden on 7 December 2023.

Consular services

Typical consular services include:

• Bosnian passports and emergency travel documents
• Registration of births, marriages and deaths
• Certification and legalisation of documents
• Powers of attorney and notarial acts
• Certificates for pensions abroad

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.

Do I need an appointment?

Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.

Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Swedish travellers should confirm visa requirements for Bosnia and Herzegovina with the Bosnian embassy before booking; the Swedish Foreign Ministry publishes travel advice for Bosnia and Herzegovina but no visa rules for other countries.

Closing days

The embassy is normally closed on Swedish public holidays. It is usually also closed on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s national day (25 November). If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Bosnian citizens should call the embassy on +46 8 440 05 40. Consular staff can replace lost travel documents and inform family members; they do not provide legal representation or money. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in Bosnia and Herzegovina can contact the Swedish Embassy in Sarajevo; the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s consular duty service is reachable around the clock on +46 8 405 50 05, and Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.

Diplomatic missions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sweden

Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sweden

• Stockholm – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (this page)