Bulgarian Embassy in Sarajevo
- Phone
- +387 33 668191
- Website
- mfa.bg
- Fax
- +387 33 668189
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 22 August 2023
Bulgaria’s embassy to Bosnia and Herzegovina is in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days. Office hours are 7 days a week, 08:30–16:30.
Opening hours of the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo
| Monday | 08:30–16:30 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Friday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Saturday | 08:30–16:30 |
| Sunday | 08:30–16:30 |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina
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New Year's Day
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New Year's Day
Public holidays in Bulgaria
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
The Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo is listed as open 7 days a week, 08:30–16:30. It is listed as open at weekends too.
Bulgaria visa for Bosnian citizens
Bosnia and HerzegovinaBulgaria Visa-free, 90 days Bulgaria visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
BulgariaBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of Bulgaria
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (part of the year) | 200 | 192 | 5 | 2.3% | 94.3% |
| 2025 | 545 | 461 | 78 | 14.5% | 84.6% |
In 2025, Bulgaria’s embassy in Sarajevo received 545 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 461. 78 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 14.5%. In 2024 it had been 2.3%: the rate rose by 12.2 points, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 173% compared with 2024 (200).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5.5% of applications were refused in 2025; Bulgaria’s rate worldwide was 12.5%. Bulgaria received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 84.6% of those issued. Bulgaria only began issuing Schengen visas on 31 March 2024, so its 2024 figures cover part of the year. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2024–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Hungary in SarajevoSplitska 2, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Brazil in SarajevoGrbavicka 4, II. Sprat, Sarajevo
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Embassy of Belgium in SarajevoGrbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of the Netherlands in SarajevoGrbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in SarajevoHamdije Cemerlica 39a, 71000 Sarajevo
Bulgaria’s other missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo is the only mission of Bulgaria in Bosnia and Herzegovina on record. Bosnia and Herzegovina has no mission in Bulgaria on record.
Good to know
About the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Bulgaria in Sarajevo.
Address and contact
The record for the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Bulgarian citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina admits Bulgarian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo is closed
Expect the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo to be shut on New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Friday 1 January 2027 and New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Saturday 2 January 2027, and often on Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, a holiday in Bulgaria.
Before visiting the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo
Current procedures for the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo
Within 1 km of the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo there are 10 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What are the opening hours of the Bulgarian Embassy in Sarajevo?
The Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo is listed as open 7 days a week, 08:30–16:30.
Is the Bulgarian Embassy in Sarajevo open on Saturday?
Yes, the hours on record for the Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo include Saturday.
When is the Bulgarian Embassy in Sarajevo closed?
The Bulgarian embassy in Sarajevo closes on Bosnia and Herzegovina’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on the national day of Bulgaria.
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for Bulgaria?
No visa is needed by Bosnian citizens for Bulgaria, for stays of up to 90 days.
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