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Cross-border route

Bosnia and Herzegovina Croatia

Driving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Bosnia and Herzegovina into Croatia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Croatia expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the Both format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.

Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance
FromBosnia and Herzegovina
ToCroatia
IDP in CroatiaRequired
Accepted formatBoth
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in CroatiaEUR
Bosnia and HerzegovinaCroatia

Crossing the border

Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.

Driving rules in Croatia

  • Headlights on in winter and in poor visibility.
  • Reflective vest and triangle required.
  • 0.05% alcohol limit; zero for drivers under 24.
  • Toll motorways along the Adriatic.

What to see when you arrive in Croatia

  • the walled old town of Dubrovnik
  • the Plitvice Lakes
  • Diocletian's Palace in Split
  • the islands of the Dalmatian coast
  • the Roman arena of Pula

Common questions

01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Croatia?
Yes — Croatia requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Croatia recognises the Both format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia?
No. Both Bosnia and Herzegovina and Croatia drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
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