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Bosnia and HerzegovinaDriving in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a US license
Short answer: to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a US license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your US license.
Bring an IDP
Yes — to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US 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 US 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
U.S. drivers should carry an International Driving Permit alongside their state licence when driving or renting a car abroad. 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
01
Can I drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a US license?
to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a US license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your US license. Bosnia and Herzegovina uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.
02
Is my US driver's license valid in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Bosnia and Herzegovina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
03
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes — to drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina on a US licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. Bosnia and Herzegovina expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.
04
Can I rent a car in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a US license?
Sarajevo and Mostar desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.
05
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.
06
How do I get an International Driving Permit for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing US 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 US license.
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Do I still carry my US license?
Carry BOTH your US national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.
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