Vehicle registration plate code for
Bosnia and Herzegovina
BIH
Other Europe·ISO BA
Example plate
BIH
A12-B-345
Typical format: A12-B-345. Illustrative only — other variants exist.
The blue EU band
Bosnia and Herzegovina is not an EU member state and does not use the blue 12-star band. Plates instead carry a national sign or flag with the distinguishing code "BIH".
Code
BIH
ISO-2
BA
Group
Other Europe
EU band
No
Other countries in Other Europe
FAQ — Bosnia and Herzegovina
What does "BIH" mean on a number plate?
"BIH" is the international distinguishing sign of Bosnia and Herzegovina — it identifies the country where the vehicle is registered. The ISO-2 code for Bosnia and Herzegovina is BA.
What does a Bosnia and Herzegovina number plate look like?
The typical format is "A12-B-345" — for example "A12-B-345". This is a representative scheme; other variants exist.
Does Bosnia and Herzegovina use the blue EU band?
No. Bosnia and Herzegovina does not use the blue EU 12-star band — plates carry a national strip or sign with "BIH" instead.