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Driving in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a foreign licence
Bring an IDP
Rental desks and local authorities in Bosnia and Herzegovina commonly ask foreign drivers to carry an IDP alongside their national licence. Driving is on the right and the country signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised alongside your licence for mountainous routes and frequent police checks.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDPStrongly recommended
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road 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.
At the rental desk
Sarajevo and Mostar desks ask for an IDP with non-EU licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Bosnia and Herzegovina with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Bosnia and Herzegovina requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Bosnia and Herzegovina drive on?
Bosnia and Herzegovina drives on the right.
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