Overview
The Austrian Embassy at Džidžikovac 7 in central Sarajevo manages Austria's bilateral relationship with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ambassador Georg Diwald leads the mission, supported by 1st Secretary and Director Klara Wuketich. Austria is one of Bosnia-Herzegovina's most important European partners — the two countries share deep historical, cultural, and economic ties dating to the Austro-Hungarian era. An estimated 170,000 people of Bosnian origin live in Austria, creating a strong people-to-people link. The Austrian Cultural Forum, opened at the embassy in 2018, promotes cultural exchange and artistic collaboration.
Visa Services
Visa and residence title applications: Monday to Thursday 08:00-12:00. Bosnia-Herzegovina citizens require a visa for the Schengen area. The embassy processes short-stay Schengen visas (Type C) and national visas (Type D). Applications must be submitted in person with biometric data collection. Processing time typically 15 calendar days.
Consular Services
Austrian passport issuance: Monday to Thursday 12:00-13:00. The embassy provides passport services, notarial acts, and emergency consular assistance for Austrian citizens in Bosnia-Herzegovina. Consular services available for the entire territory of Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Service Area
The embassy covers all of Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Appointment Information
Public hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00-12:00 (except visas). Visa applications: Monday to Thursday 08:00-12:00. Passport collection: Monday to Thursday 12:00-13:00. Tel. +387 33 279 400.
Special Notes
The embassy is located at Džidžikovac 7 in central Sarajevo, in a residential hillside neighbourhood above the Baščaršija old town. The Austrian Cultural Forum at the same address hosts cultural events, exhibitions, and concerts. Austria maintains a strong presence in Bosnia-Herzegovina as a key EU advocate for the country's European integration path.