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Driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Ireland license

Short answer: to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Ireland license.

Bring an IDP

Yes — to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina on an Ireland licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your Ireland licence. Bosnia and Herzegovina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisBosnia and Herzegovina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskSarajevo and Mostar desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.

CarryCarry BOTH your Ireland national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Bosnia and Herzegovina Full Bosnia and Herzegovina guide

Irish drivers should carry an International Driving Permit with their licence when driving outside the EU and EEA. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Headlights on at all times.
Carry a reflective vest, triangle and spare bulbs.
0.03% alcohol limit.
Winter equipment mandatory Nov–Apr.

Common questions

Can I drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Ireland license?

to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Ireland license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your Ireland license. Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my Ireland driver's license valid in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Can I rent a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a Ireland license?

Sarajevo and Mostar desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.

What IDP format does Bosnia and Herzegovina accept?

Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Bosnia and Herzegovina?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing Ireland license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1968 Vienna format Bosnia and Herzegovina uses — carried alongside your Ireland license.

Do I still carry my Ireland license?

Carry BOTH your Ireland national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.