French Embassy in Sarajevo
- Address
- Mehmed-bega Kapetanovića Ljubušaka 18, 71000 Sarajevo
- Phone
- +387 33 282050
- Website
- ba.ambafrance.org
- Fax
- +387 33 282052
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of France: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 19 January 2024
The French embassy in Sarajevo stands at Mehmed-bega Kapetanovića Ljubušaka 18, 71000 Sarajevo, in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 France
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Armistice Day
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Christmas Day
France visa for Bosnian citizens
Bosnia and HerzegovinaFrance Visa-free, 90 days France visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
FranceBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of France
Bosnian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 58 | 50 | 5 | 9.1% | 12.0% |
| 2024 | 86 | 75 | 3 | 3.8% | 25.3% |
| 2025 | 101 | 101 | 1 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
In 2025, France’s embassy in Sarajevo received 101 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 101. 1 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 1.0%. In 2024 it had been 3.8%: the rate fell by 2.9 points. Applications rose by 17% compared with 2024 (86).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 1.0% (2025) to 9.1% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5.5% of applications were refused in 2025; France’s rate worldwide was 14.2%. France received the 6th largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 13.9% of those issued. 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 2023–2025 (© 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 Indonesia in SarajevoDžidžikovac 1, Sarajevo 71000, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Embassy of Denmark in SarajevoUlica Mehmeda Spahe 26, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Italy in SarajevoČekaluša 39, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Greece in SarajevoObala Maka Dizdara 1, Sarajevo
France’s other missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The French embassy in Sarajevo is the only mission of France in Bosnia and Herzegovina on record. Bosnia and Herzegovina in turn has an embassy in Paris.
Good to know
About the French embassy in Sarajevo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of France in Sarajevo.
Address and contact
Address: Mehmed-bega Kapetanovića Ljubušaka 18, 71000 Sarajevo. The record for the French embassy in Sarajevo includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
French citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
No visa is needed by French citizens for Bosnia and Herzegovina, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the French embassy in Sarajevo is closed
The French 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 New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Saturday 2 January 2027, and usually on holidays of France such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the French embassy in Sarajevo
Current procedures for the French embassy in Sarajevo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the French embassy in Sarajevo
Within 1 km of the French embassy in Sarajevo there are 16 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the French Embassy in Sarajevo?
The French embassy in Sarajevo is at Mehmed-bega Kapetanovića Ljubušaka 18, 71000 Sarajevo.
When is the French Embassy in Sarajevo closed?
The French 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 France.
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for France?
Bosnian citizens can visit France without a visa for up to 90 days.
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