Overview
The Swiss Embassy at Zmaja od Bosne 11 (RBBH building, object B) in Sarajevo manages Switzerland's bilateral relationship with Bosnia and Herzegovina. Ambassador Gabriele Derighetti (since 2024), an ETHZ-trained forestry engineer from Ticino, leads the mission. Switzerland has been a committed partner since recognising Bosnia-Herzegovina's independence in 1992 and opening the embassy in 1995 — providing over CHF 600 million in development cooperation over 25 years. The embassy focuses on four pillars: democratic governance, economic development, health, and migration. Civil status matters are handled locally; most other consular services (visas, passports, registrations) are processed by the Regional Consular Center at the Swiss Embassy in Vienna.
Consular Services
Civil status matters (marriage, birth, death registration): tel. +387 33 254 049 or +41 58 485 2665 (Tuesday and Thursday). For visas, passports, and other registrations, contact the Regional Consular Center at the Swiss Embassy in Vienna.
Service Area
The embassy covers Bosnia and Herzegovina. Consular jurisdiction for most services lies with the Regional Consular Center in Vienna.
Special Notes
The embassy is located in the RBBH building on Zmaja od Bosne 11, one of Sarajevo's main boulevards connecting the old town with the western suburbs. Switzerland's development cooperation programme in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of its largest in Europe, reflecting the country's commitment to stability in the Western Balkans.