Croatia Consulate General Banja Luka

Who does the Croatian consulate general in Banja Luka serve?

Together with the embassy in Sarajevo, the consulate general in Banja Luka is part of Croatia’s consular network in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry, Zoran Piličić heads the office as consul general. Other Croatian career consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Mostar and Tuzla. The Bosnian Foreign Ministry does not publish the consular districts; if you are unsure which office is responsible for your place of residence, ask the consulate or the embassy. The embassy in Sarajevo is roughly 140 km away.

Documents checklist

Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Croatian sources:

Croatian passport (application at a mission abroad)

• Apply in person on the form available at the mission – two fingerprints and your signature are taken
• A biometric photo, 35 × 45 mm, without head covering (religious or medical exceptions)
• Your current passport and/or identity card
• Proof of residence or stay in the mission’s area (e.g. registration certificate)
• For a first passport: proof of Croatian citizenship (domovnica) and a birth register extract less than 6 months old
• Marriages or name changes abroad must first be entered in the Croatian registers; proof of payment of the consular fee

Lost passport – travel document for the return

• Report the loss to the local police and get the police record
• Apply in person at the nearest Croatian mission for a putni list
• It is valid for up to 30 days, for the return to Croatia

Sources: Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – passport (mvep.gov.hr), Croatian Ministry of Foreign and European Affairs – travel document (putni list) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Croatia?

Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for short stays in Croatia, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s visa information. The ministry reminds travellers to the EU and Schengen area to carry a passport valid for at least three months beyond the planned stay and proof of funds (35–70 euros per day). Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – visa information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Other consulates and embassies in Banja Luka serve

4 other countries are represented in Banja Luka serve: Bangladesh (honorary), Serbia (consulate general), Türkiye (consulate general), United Kingdom (embassy).

Closing days

The consulate general is normally closed on the public holidays observed in Banja Luka – 1 and 2 January, Orthodox Christmas (7 January), Republic Day (9 January), 1 and 2 May, Victory Day (9 May) and Dayton Agreement Day (21 November). On the Croatian national day (30 May) the office is usually closed or holds a reception.

Emergency assistance

In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the emergency numbers are 122 (police), 123 (fire brigade) and 124 (ambulance). Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina who need help in Croatia can contact the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zagreb or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo on +387 33 281 100.

Embassy and consulates of Croatia in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Croatia in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Measured in a straight line from Banja Luka, the nearest other Croatian office is the Consulate General in Tuzla (about 120 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Banja Luka.

• Sarajevo (140 km) – Embassy of Croatia
• Banja Luka – Consulate General (this page)
• Mostar (170 km) – Consulate General
• Tuzla (120 km) – Consulate General