Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to liberalize freight transportation, introducing a “transport visa-free regime” starting on January 1, 2027.
The relevant agreements were reached during the first meeting of the Joint Commission on International Road Transport in Sarajevo.
According to the agreement, beginning in 2027, bilateral and transit freight transportation between Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina will be carried out without the need for permits. Until full liberalization takes effect, the parties also agreed to increase the quota of freight transport permits through the end of 2026.
“The agreement on a ‘transport visa-free regime’ with Bosnia and Herzegovina is another step toward simplifying international logistics, supporting exports, and integrating Ukraine into the European transport space. At the same time, increasing the permit quota already this year will allow businesses to operate more steadily and predictably,” said Deputy Prime Minister for Restoration and Minister for Communities and Territories Development Oleksii Kuleba.
The ministry emphasized that the liberalization of transport will promote trade development, reduce the administrative burden on carriers, and improve the efficiency of international logistics. Over the past 10 years, trade turnover between Ukraine and Bosnia and Herzegovina has increased fivefold.
Ukraine already has a “transport visa-free regime” with the European Union and several other countries. Overall, the geography of liberalized transportation now covers more than 35 countries, with Bosnia and Herzegovina becoming the 36th on the list.
