The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zagreb serves as the main point of contact for Bosnian and Herzegovinan nationals in Croatia, handling consular matters and bilateral diplomatic relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Bosnian Herzegovinian Embassy in Zagreb, Pantovcak 162 A, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia |
| Telephone | +385 1 45 01 070 |
| Fax | +385 1 45 01 071 |
| amb.zagreb@mvp.gov.ba | |
| Website | www.mvep.gov.hr/embassies-and-consulates/embassies-of-foreign-countries-in-the-republic-of-croatia/244602?country=17 |
| Head of Mission | Mrs. Elma Kovačević-Bajtal, Ambassador |
Consular Section
| Address | Bosnian Herzegovinian Consular in Zagreb, Pantovcak 162 A, 10000 Zagreb Croatia |
| Telephone | +385 1 45 01 070 |
| Fax | +385 1 45 01 071 |
| amb.zagreb@mvp.gov.ba |
Opening Hours Embassy
| 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 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Please note that opening hours may change on public holidays. Contact the embassy to confirm current times.
Opening Hours Consular Section
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location of the Embassy
The embassy location is shown on the map above. Visitors are advised to confirm travel arrangements before their visit.
Before your visit
The embassy sits in the hillside embassy quarter north of the centre.
The embassy and its network in Croatia
According to the Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs, Bosnia and Herzegovina is represented by Ambassador Elma Kovačević-Bajtal. Diplomatic relations between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia were established on 21 July 1992, according to the Croatian Foreign Ministry. Bosnia and Herzegovina also has a consulate general in Rijeka.
Consular services
Depending on where you live, consular matters may also be handled by the consulate general in Rijeka.
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 Croatia to Bosnia and Herzegovina
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. See the ministry’s visa overview for Bosnia and Herzegovina (in Croatian).
Other consulates and embassies in Croatia
87 other countries are represented in Croatia, among them: Albania (embassy), Algeria (embassy), Australia (embassy), Austria (embassy), Azerbaijan (embassy), Belgium (embassy), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Canada (embassy), Chile (embassy), China (embassy), Czech Republic (embassy), Denmark (embassy), Egypt (embassy), Finland (embassy), France (embassy), Georgia (embassy), Germany (embassy), Greece (embassy), Hungary (embassy). The full list of all 88 missions is on the overview page for Croatia.
Closing days
Like most offices in Croatia, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Easter Monday, the Assumption (15 August), All Saints’ Day, Remembrance Day (18 November), Christmas and St Stephen’s Day. The Bosnian national day, 25 November, normally means a closure too.
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.
Diplomatic missions of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Croatia
Bosnia and Herzegovina in Croatia
Measured in a straight line from Zagreb, the nearest other Bosnian office is the Consulate General in Rijeka (about 130 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Zagreb.
- Zagreb – Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina (this page)
- Rijeka (130 km) – Consulate General
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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 embassy before your visit.
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