British Embassy in Sarajevo
- Address
- Hamdije Cemerlica 39a, 71000 Sarajevo
- Phone
- +387 33 282-200
- britemb@bih.net.ba
- Website
- gov.uk
- Fax
- +387 33 282-203
Head of mission: Dawn McKen
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 30 August 2024
The British embassy in Sarajevo stands at Hamdije Cemerlica 39a, 71000 Sarajevo, in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The United Kingdom requires Bosnian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Sarajevo
| Monday | 08:30–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30–17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:00 |
| 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 United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Sarajevo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Bosnian citizens
Bosnia and HerzegovinaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina
United KingdomBosnia and Herzegovina Visa-free, 90 days Bosnia and Herzegovina visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom requires Bosnian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for the United Kingdom.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Switzerland in SarajevoZmaja od Bosne 11, 71000 Sarajevo
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Embassy of Turkey in SarajevoVilsonovo šetalište bb, 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
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The British embassy in Sarajevo is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Bosnia and Herzegovina on record. Bosnia and Herzegovina in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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Funeral of Ratko Mladić: UK statement to the OSCE
Deputy Ambassador James Ford underlines that whitewashing Ratko Mladić's crimes represents an affront to international law, and urges governments and political leaders to avoid denial or revisionism of atrocities.
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UK Summons Serbian Chargé d'Affaires to the United Kingdom
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has today summoned the Serbian Chargé d'Affaires to condemn commemorations surrounding the funeral of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić.
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31st anniversary of the Srebrenica Genocide: UK statement to the OSCE, July 2026
Deputy Ambassador James Ford honours the memory of those killed in the Srebrenica genocide, underlines the UK's support for BiH’s stability, sovereignty and territorial integrity, and for addressing the lasting legacies of the conflict.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Sarajevo
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Sarajevo. The head of mission on record is Dawn McKen.
Address and contact
Address: Hamdije Cemerlica 39a, 71000 Sarajevo. The record for the British embassy in Sarajevo includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
British citizens travelling to Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina admits British citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the British embassy in Sarajevo is closed
The next closures of the British embassy in Sarajevo for public holidays in Bosnia and Herzegovina are New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Friday 1 January 2027 and New Year's Day (Nova Godina) on Saturday 2 January 2027; it may also close for Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Sarajevo
Current procedures for the British embassy in Sarajevo, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Sarajevo
The British embassy in Sarajevo has 9 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Sarajevo?
The British embassy in Sarajevo is at Hamdije Cemerlica 39a, 71000 Sarajevo.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Sarajevo?
The British embassy in Sarajevo is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Sarajevo open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Sarajevo do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Sarajevo closed?
The British 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 United Kingdom.
Do Bosnian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom requires Bosnian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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