As Norway’s diplomatic representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Embassy of Norway in Sarajevo handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Ferhadija 20, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Telephone | +387 33 254 000 |
| emb.sarajevo@mfa.no | |
| Head of Mission | Else Kathrine Biering, Ambassador |
| National Day | 17 May (Constitution Day) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: visa section hours, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s directory of foreign missions (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:30–16:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The address is in the centre of Sarajevo (Centar and Stari Grad), where most embassies are located.
Who runs the Norwegian Embassy?
Else Kathrine Biering heads the embassy as ambassador.
Do citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Norway?
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for short stays in Norway, 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.
Closing days
The embassy is normally closed on the public holidays observed in Sarajevo – 1 and 2 January, Independence Day (1 March), 1 and 2 May and Statehood Day (25 November). It is usually also closed on Norway’s national day (17 May).
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 Norway can contact the Bosnian embassy accredited to the country or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sarajevo on +387 33 281 100.
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Details checked on 14 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina (October 2026), Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – visa information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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