As Slovakia’s diplomatic representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Embassy of Slovakia in Sarajevo handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Trnovska 6, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Telephone | +387 33 716 440 +387 33 716 441 |
| Fax | +387 33 716 410 |
| emb.sarajevo@mzv.sk | |
| Head of Mission | Roman Hloben, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 January (Day of Proclamation of the Slovak Republic) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: consular section hours, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s directory of foreign missions (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Friday 08:00–16:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The office is in the central districts of Sarajevo, close to public transport.
About the Slovak Embassy in Sarajevo
Roman Hloben heads the embassy as ambassador.
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the Slovak authorities ask for:
Slovak passport (application abroad)
- Book an appointment (many embassies use an electronic booking service) and apply in person (applicants 18+)
- A valid Slovak ID card or Slovak passport as proof of citizenship – a driving licence is not accepted
- Without either: first obtain a Slovak citizenship certificate
- Name changes abroad: the apostilled certificate with Slovak translation
- Passports are produced in Slovakia; lost passport: emergency travel document for the return to Slovakia
Sources: Embassy of Slovakia in Washington – passport (mzv.sk), Embassy of Slovakia in Vienna – passport (mzv.sk) (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.
Visa and entry information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for short stays in Slovakia, 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 Sarajevo
49 other countries are represented in Sarajevo, among them: Albania (embassy), Albania (honorary), Algeria (embassy), Austria (embassy), Bangladesh (honorary), Brazil (embassy), Bulgaria (embassy), Canada (honorary), China (embassy), Croatia (embassy), Slovenia (embassy), Sovereign Military Order of Malta (embassy), Spain (embassy), Sweden (embassy), Switzerland (embassy), Türkiye (embassy), Ukraine (embassy), United Arab Emirates (consulate general), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy). The full list of all 50 missions is on the overview page for Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on public holidays: in Sarajevo these are 1 and 2 January, Independence Day (1 March), 1 and 2 May and Statehood Day (25 November). It is usually also closed on Slovakia’s national day (1 January).
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 Slovakia 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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