Dutch Embassy in Sarajevo
- Address
- Grbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo
- Phone
- +38733562600
- sar@minbuza.nl
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
- Fax
- +38733223413
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the Netherlands: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 11 February 2022
At Grbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo, the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo represents the Netherlands towards Bosnia and Herzegovina. The Netherlands admits Bosnian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Opening hours of the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo
| Monday | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–17:00 |
| 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 the Netherlands
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The Dutch embassy in Sarajevo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Netherlands visa for Bosnian citizens
Bosnia and HerzegovinaNetherlands Visa-free, 90 days Netherlands visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
NetherlandsBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of the Netherlands
The Netherlands admits Bosnian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 52 | 34 | 9 | 20.5% | 41.2% |
| 2024 | 40 | 33 | 4 | 10.3% | 54.5% |
| 2025 | 32 | 25 | 7 | 21.9% | 40.0% |
2025 figures: 32 short-stay Schengen visa applications were lodged at the Netherlands’ embassy in Sarajevo, and 25 visas were issued. 7 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 21.9%. The refusal rate rose by 11.6 points from 10.3% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications fell by 20% compared with 2024 (40).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 10.3% (2024) to 21.9% (2025).
Across all Schengen consulates in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 5.5% of applications were refused in 2025; the Netherlands’ rate worldwide was 17.7%. The Netherlands received the 11th largest number of applications of the 15 Schengen states represented here.
40.0% of the visas issued here were multiple-entry visas, valid for several trips. 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 Belgium in SarajevoGrbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Brazil in SarajevoGrbavicka 4, II. Sprat, Sarajevo
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Embassy of Hungary in SarajevoSplitska 2, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Turkey in SarajevoVilsonovo šetalište bb, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Switzerland in SarajevoZmaja od Bosne 11, 71000 Sarajevo
The Netherlands’ other missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Dutch embassy in Sarajevo is the only mission of the Netherlands in Bosnia and Herzegovina on record. Bosnia and Herzegovina in turn has an embassy in The Hague.
Good to know
About the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the Netherlands in Sarajevo.
Address and contact
Address: Grbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo. The record for the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Dutch citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dutch citizens can visit Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo is closed
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo
Current procedures for the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo
Within 1 km of the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo there are 13 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Dutch Embassy in Sarajevo?
The Dutch embassy in Sarajevo is at Grbavička 4, 71000 Sarajevo.
What are the opening hours of the Dutch Embassy in Sarajevo?
The Dutch embassy in Sarajevo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00.
Is the Dutch Embassy in Sarajevo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Dutch embassy in Sarajevo do not include Saturday.
When is the Dutch Embassy in Sarajevo closed?
The Dutch 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 the Netherlands.
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands admits Bosnian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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