Swiss citizens in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and residents of Bosnia and Herzegovina planning a trip to Switzerland, can contact the Embassy of Switzerland in Sarajevo.
Contact Details
| Address | Zmaja od Bosne 11, RBBH building, block B, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Telephone | +387 33 275 850 |
| Fax | +387 33 570 120 |
| sarajevo@eda.admin.ch | |
| Website | www.eda.admin.ch/sarajevo |
| Head of Mission | Gabriele Enrico Derighetti, Ambassador |
| National Day | 1 August (Foundation of the Swiss Confederation) |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 12:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: public reception hours, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s directory of foreign missions (October 2026). Office hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30; Friday 08:00–14:00. Closed on public holidays.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
The office lies in the newer part of the city (Grbavica / Novo Sarajevo), reachable by tram along Zmaja od Bosne.
Who runs the Swiss Embassy?
The ambassador is Gabriele Enrico Derighetti.
Documents checklist
What Swiss citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official Swiss government information:
Swiss passport or ID card (Swiss citizens abroad)
- Apply online; the application is processed by the Swiss representation where you are registered
- You will then be invited to give your biometric data in person (at your representation or another equipped representation)
- Check before applying that your data in the Swiss civil register are up to date
- Minors must be accompanied by their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) when giving biometric data
- Statutory delivery time abroad: 30 days – apply well before your document expires
Sources: Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – applying for an identity document, Federal Department of Foreign Affairs – passport and identity card (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 citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina need a visa for Switzerland?
Citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina with an ordinary biometric passport do not need a visa for short stays in Switzerland, 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
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). On the Swiss national day (1 August) 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 Switzerland 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, www.eda.admin.ch/sarajevo. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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