Türkiye Consulate General Banja Luka

About the Turkish consulate general

Together with the embassy in Sarajevo, the consulate general in Banja Luka is part of Türkiye’s consular network in Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry, Can Aygun heads the office as consul general. Türkiye runs 2 career consular posts in Bosnia and Herzegovina, also in Mostar. 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. Distance to the Turkish Embassy in Sarajevo: about 140 km.

Documents checklist

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

New ordinary passport (adults)

• Book an appointment first – applications must be made in person
• Turkish ID card (T.C. Kimlik Kartı) or temporary ID document
• All previous passports that have not been cancelled, valid or expired
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background, taken within the last 6 months
• The application form is prepared at the consulate
• Passports cannot be extended – a new passport is issued each time

Temporary passport (emergency travel)

• Turkish ID card – original and photocopy
• Any previous passports (valid or expired) that have not been cancelled
• If both passport and ID are lost: a photo document such as a family register or driving licence
• One biometric photo, 50 × 60 mm, white background
• Plane or bus ticket back to Türkiye or to your country of residence
• No passport fee is charged for a temporary passport

Sources: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – consular procedures: passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr), Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – temporary passport (konsolosluk.gov.tr) (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.

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 Türkiye for stays of up to 90 days, according to the Bosnian Foreign Ministry’s visa information. The ministry advises checking the current entry conditions – passport validity, return ticket and proof of funds – with the embassy before departure. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina – visa information for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Other consulates and embassies in Bosnia and Herzegovina

4 other countries are represented in Bosnia and Herzegovina: Bangladesh (honorary), Croatia (consulate general), Serbia (consulate general), United Kingdom (embassy).

Closing days

Expect the consulate general to be closed on public holidays: in Banja Luka these are 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). The Turkish national day, 29 October, normally means a closure too.

Emergency assistance

In an emergency, Turkish citizens should contact the consulate general or the embassy. 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 Türkiye 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.

Embassy and consulates of Türkiye in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Türkiye in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Measured in a straight line from Banja Luka, the nearest other Turkish office is the Embassy in Sarajevo (about 140 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Banja Luka.

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