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Local Border Traffic Permit
What is a Local Border Traffic Permit?
A Local Border Traffic (LBT) Permit allows residents of officially designated frontier zones to cross the border regularly for limited purposes such as family visits, shopping, healthcare, farming, or social activities. These permits simplify entry procedures for people living near national borders and are part of bilateral agreements between neighboring countries. Holders can cross through specific border checkpoints without a full visa but must remain within the defined local border zone. Employment and long-term stay are generally not allowed under LBT rules.
Who is it for
Residents of authorized border areas defined under bilateral treaties.
Stay Duration
Short-term visits only (e.g., 1–7 days per trip, multiple entries allowed).
Work Rights
Employment is not permitted; for personal and social purposes only.
Popular Destinations
Poland (Border with Ukraine, Belarus, Russia)
Finland (Border with Russia)
Hungary (Border with Ukraine & Serbia)
Latvia (Border with Russia & Belarus)
Lithuania (Border with Belarus & Russia)
Slovakia (Border with Ukraine)
Romania (Border with Moldova & Ukraine)
Croatia (Border with Bosnia & Herzegovina)
Czech Republic (Regional border arrangements)
Bulgaria (Border with Turkey & Serbia)
Ukraine (LBT agreements with Poland, Hungary, Slovakia)
Norway (Border with Russia – Storskog agreement)
Belarus (Border agreements with Poland, Lithuania, Latvia)
Serbia (Agreements with Hungary, Croatia, Romania)
Moldova (Border facilitation with Romania & Ukraine)Key Benefits
Enables cross-border family and social contact
Simplified entry for residents of frontier zones
Controlled and secure border access
Facilitates regional cooperation and local trade
Managed under bilateral or EU agreements
Renewable and long-term use permitted for locals
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