About British Embassy Sarajevo
39a, Hamdije Cemerlica street
71000 Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Public access to embassies, high commissions and consulates is by appointment only
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To call us in an emergency or send us an online enquiry use our contact form: https://www.contact.service.csd.fcdo.gov.uk/posts/bosnia-and-herzegovina/british-embassy-sarajevo
Visiting the Embassy
Access to the Embassy for all visitors is strictly by appointment.
If you need consular assistance, including scheduling or rescheduling an appointment, please contact us.
If you are planning to attend an appointment, please let us know in advance if you have been in contact with someone with coronavirus (COVID-19) or are feeling unwell with a cough, difficulty breathing or fever.
Opening hours
- Monday to Thursday, 8:30am to 5pm
- Friday, 8:30am to 12 midday
Consular section
The Sarajevo Consular section office works by appointment only and is therefore not open to the public at all times. See more information on how to make an appointment here.
2025 public holidays
| Date | |
| Wednesday 1 January | |
| Thursday 2 January | |
| Tuesday 7 January | |
| Monday 31 March | |
| Friday 18 April | |
| Monday 21 April | |
| Thursday 1 May | |
| Friday 2 May | |
| Monday 26 May | |
| Monday 6 June | |
| Monday 25 August | |
| Tuesday 25 November | |
| Thursday 25 December | |
| Friday 26 December |
Getting to the embassy
The embassy is located in Hamdije Cemerlica 39a street, on the 10th floor of Vodoprivreda building.
By taxi
Sarajevo has hundreds of taxis and finding one at any time is never a problem. Take a taxi and ask to be dropped off at ‘Britanska ambasada, Hamdije Cemerlica 39a’.
By tram or bus
Bus number 31e as well as all trams stop at ‘Pofalici’ tram and bus stations, a 3 minute walk from the embassy.
By trolley bus
All trolley buses stop at ‘Grbavica’ station, 5 minute walk from the embassy.
Parking
We are sorry that there is no public parking space in front of the embassy. However, there is plenty of available parking space in the streets around the embassy.
Security
We do our utmost to ensure a safe and secure environment for your visit. Please co-operate with our security team as they conduct their checks and controls, each of which should take only a few minutes. The security measures in place are for the benefit of all visitors and staff.
Visitors to our office will have to go through the security checkpoint at the entrance. Mobile phones and electronic devices are not allowed inside the embassy premises.
Disabled access
The embassy is fully accessible for disabled visitors and two lifts are in operation up to our offices on the 10th floor. If you need special assistance, please contact the embassy before your visit.
Contact us
If you feel that our services may be inaccessible to you, please contact us and we will try to find an alternative way of providing access for you.
Visa services
All UK visa services are provided by VFS Global, an external commercial partner. You should submit your visa application online before travelling to the UK: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/bih/en/gbr.
If you need to contact UK Visas & Immigration (including status updates, supporting documents and guidance), visit the UKVI website.