Australian consular representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Australian Consulate in Sarajevo
Find current contact details, opening hours, location, passport services, consular assistance and visitor information for the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo
Use the current official details below when seeking Australian consular or passport assistance in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Before visiting: passport appointments in Sarajevo must be arranged in advance. For general consular enquiries, contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna on +43 1 506 740.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo?
The Australian Consulate is located at Strossmayerova 1/1 in central Sarajevo.
Before travelling: if you require a passport service, arrange your appointment before visiting and confirm the documents you need to bring.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Australian Consulate in Sarajevo provides local honorary consular representation for Australia in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
The post is headed by Australia’s Honorary Consul, Ms Elvedina Busuladžić. The Consulate provides a local point of contact for Australians and offers certain passport services in Sarajevo.
Australia’s diplomatic representation to Bosnia and Herzegovina is managed by the Australian Embassy in Vienna, Austria. The Embassy is accredited to Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, Slovakia and Slovenia.
Services for Australians
Consular services
The Australian Consulate in Sarajevo provides local assistance to Australians and supports access to selected Australian passport services.
Consular assistance
Australians in Bosnia and Herzegovina who require consular assistance can contact Australia’s consular network. General consular enquiries for the region are handled through the Australian Embassy in Vienna.
Australian passports
Passport appointments can be arranged in Sarajevo. Applicants should make an appointment in advance and follow the current passport instructions provided by the Australian Embassy in Vienna.
Notarial services
The Honorary Consul in Sarajevo does not provide Australian notarial services. Clients requiring notarial services should contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna.
Visa and citizenship matters: the Australian Embassy in Vienna and the Honorary Consulate in Sarajevo do not process Australian visa or citizenship applications. These matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs.
Visitor arrangements
Passport appointments in Sarajevo
Australian passport appointments are available through the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo and must be arranged in advance using the current contact arrangements published by the Australian Embassy in Vienna.
The Consulate’s published hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. An appointment should still be arranged before attending for a passport service.
Notarial appointments: notarial services are not available from the Honorary Consul in Sarajevo. Contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna if you require document certification, witnessing or another Australian notarial service.
Consular responsibility
Australian representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Australian Consulate in Sarajevo provides local honorary consular representation in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Sarajevo Consulate provides a local point of contact for Australians and supports selected passport services in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Australian Embassy in Vienna
The Australian Embassy in Vienna is accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina and manages Australia’s diplomatic representation and broader consular responsibilities for the country.
Services not available locally: where a service cannot be provided by the Honorary Consulate, clients may be referred to the Australian Embassy in Vienna or another appropriate Australian Government service.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Check the service you require, arrange a passport appointment where necessary and prepare your documents before visiting the Consulate in Sarajevo.
Arrange your passport appointment
Passport services in Sarajevo are provided by appointment. Arrange your visit in advance rather than attending the Consulate without a confirmed appointment.
Prepare your documents
Check the current Australian passport requirements and bring the application, photographs, identification and supporting documents required for your particular passport service.
Use Vienna for notarials
Do not travel to the Sarajevo Consulate for Australian notarial services. Honorary Consuls in the region do not provide these services; contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna instead.
Consular emergency: Australians requiring urgent assistance outside normal business hours can call the Australian Embassy in Vienna on +43 1 506 740 and follow the instructions, or contact Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre directly on +61 2 6261 3305.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Sarajevo
Does Australia have a Consulate in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Sarajevo. DFAT lists the post as the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Sarajevo?
Ms Elvedina Busuladžić is Australia’s Honorary Consul in Sarajevo.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo?
The Consulate is located at Strossmayerova 1/1, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
What are the Australian Consulate’s opening hours?
The Consulate publishes opening hours of 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday.
Can I make an Australian passport appointment in Sarajevo?
Yes. Passport appointments can be arranged in Sarajevo. Applicants should arrange their appointment in advance using the current instructions provided by the Australian Embassy in Vienna.
Does the Australian Consulate in Sarajevo provide notarial services?
No. Honorary Consuls do not provide Australian notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Vienna if you require a notarial service.
Can the Consulate help Australians in an emergency?
Australians requiring consular assistance can contact Australia’s consular network. For urgent assistance outside normal business hours, call the Australian Embassy in Vienna or Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre.
Does the Consulate process Australian visa applications?
No. Australian visa and citizenship applications are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs. The Australian Embassy in Vienna also advises that its staff cannot assist with individual visa enquiries.
Which Australian Embassy covers Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The Australian Embassy in Vienna is accredited to Bosnia and Herzegovina and manages Australia’s diplomatic representation to the country.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
For urgent assistance outside normal business hours, call the Australian Embassy in Vienna on +43 1 506 740 and follow the instructions, or contact the 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.