Diplomatic representation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Australia
Bosnian Embassy in Canberra
The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in Australia and provides diplomatic and consular services for citizens and other applicants.
Contact details
Contact the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra
The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra is the country’s resident diplomatic mission in Australia.
Check before visiting: different consular services have their own document and attendance requirements. Contact the embassy or review the relevant official instructions before travelling to Canberra.
Embassy location
Where is the Bosnian Embassy in Canberra?
The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina is located in Deakin, Canberra.
The embassy is located at 5 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia.
Visitors should confirm whether personal attendance is required for their particular consular service before travelling.
About the mission
About the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra
The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra is the country’s principal diplomatic mission in Australia. It represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in its relations with the Australian Government and supports diplomatic, political, economic and community ties.
The embassy also provides consular services for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina, including passport, civil status and document-related matters.
The Canberra embassy is also responsible for Bosnia and Herzegovina’s diplomatic representation in New Zealand.
Consular assistance
Consular Services
The embassy provides a broad range of consular services for citizens of Bosnia and Herzegovina and other applicants.
Passports and travel documents
The embassy processes applications for Bosnia and Herzegovina passports and temporary travel documents, subject to the applicable documentary and identity requirements.
Civil status and registrations
Services include birth, marriage and death registrations, civil registry extracts, citizenship-related procedures and personal identification number matters.
Certifications and documents
The embassy also handles selected powers of attorney, declarations, document certifications, certificates and other consular documentation.
Visa information: the embassy publishes official guidance for foreign nationals who require a visa for Bosnia and Herzegovina. Requirements depend on nationality and travel circumstances.
Planning your visit
Appointments and Consular Visits
Consular procedures differ depending on the type of application.
The Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Foreign Affairs currently lists public contact and customer service hours at the Canberra embassy from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on working days.
Some applications require specific supporting documents or personal attendance. Contact the embassy before travelling if you are unsure whether your service can be completed by post or requires an in-person visit.
Before visiting: review the current consular instructions for the exact procedure you require and make sure your documentation is complete.
Consular responsibilities
Jurisdiction and Consular Responsibilities
The Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra represents the country in Australia and also covers New Zealand.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Bosnia and Herzegovina confirms that the Canberra embassy is non-residently accredited to New Zealand.
Bosnia and Herzegovina also maintains a Consulate in Sydney with an officially stated jurisdiction covering New South Wales.
Applicants should check whether the embassy or the Sydney consulate is the appropriate office for their particular service before arranging travel.
Visitor information
Before You Visit
Prepare your application and confirm the current consular procedure before travelling to the embassy.
Check the procedure
Determine whether your passport, registration, certification or other consular service requires personal attendance or can be handled remotely.
Prepare your documents
Review the official requirements and make sure you have all identification documents, forms, originals and supporting evidence required for your application.
Confirm current arrangements
Check public contact hours, embassy closures and any service-specific instructions before travelling to Canberra.
Important: fees, documents and application procedures can change. Always use the latest instructions published by the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina before submitting an application.
Frequently asked questions
Bosnian Embassy Canberra FAQ
What is the address of the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra?
The embassy is located at 5 Beale Crescent, Deakin ACT 2600, Australia.
What is the telephone number of the Bosnian Embassy in Canberra?
The embassy’s official contact number is +61 2 6232 5664.
What email should I use for consular enquiries?
Consular enquiries can be sent to consular@bihembassy.org. General embassy enquiries can be sent to embassy@bihembassy.org.
What are the embassy’s office hours?
The embassy’s general office hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists telephone contact and public service hours from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Does the embassy provide passport services?
Yes. The embassy publishes procedures for Bosnia and Herzegovina passport applications and temporary travel documents, along with other consular services.
Does the Canberra embassy also cover New Zealand?
Yes. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs states that the Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canberra is also accredited to New Zealand.
Does Bosnia and Herzegovina have another consular office in Australia?
Yes. DFAT currently lists a Consulate of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Sydney with jurisdiction for New South Wales.
Official information
Sources
Official sources used to verify the mission, contact details and consular information on this page.