China licence Brazil

Driving in Brazil with a China license

Short answer: to drive in Brazil with a China license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your China license.

Bring an IDP

Yes — to drive in Brazil on an China licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your China licence. Brazil expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Convention basisBrazil uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

At the rental deskLocaliza and Movida ask for the physical IDP plus your home licence at the counter.

CarryCarry BOTH your China national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.

Minimum age18+ to drive; rental typically 21+ with a young-driver surcharge under 25

Validity1–3 years (you choose at checkout)

FormatDigital PDF you print yourself, plus a QR-verifiable ID card — accepted alongside printed permits

Last verified June 2026Source: 1968 Vienna Convention

Get my IDP for Brazil Full Brazil guide

Mainland China is not party to the IDP conventions, so Chinese drivers typically obtain a temporary local licence in the destination country. Your International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing licence, prepared in the 1968 Vienna format and carried alongside your national licence.

Driving rules in Brazil

Headlights on during the day on highways.
Zero-tolerance alcohol law (Lei Seca).
Carry original licence + IDP — photocopies not accepted.
Radar speed enforcement is widespread.

Common questions

Can I drive in Brazil with a China license?

to drive in Brazil with a China license you need an International Driving Permit in the 1968 Vienna format, carried together with your China license. Brazil uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

Is my China driver's license valid in Brazil?

Yes — to drive in Brazil on an China licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your China licence. Brazil expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Do I need an International Driving Permit for Brazil?

Yes — to drive in Brazil on an China licence you should carry an International Driving Permit together with your China licence. Brazil expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP.

Can I rent a car in Brazil with a China license?

Localiza and Movida ask for the physical IDP plus your home licence at the counter.

What IDP format does Brazil accept?

Brazil uses the format of the 1968 Vienna Convention. Our certified translation is prepared in that exact format.

How do I get an International Driving Permit for Brazil?

An International Driving Permit is a certified multilingual translation of your existing China license. You apply online, and it is issued as a printable PDF booklet with a QR-verifiable ID card in the 1968 Vienna format Brazil uses — carried alongside your China license.

Do I still carry my China license?

Carry BOTH your China national licence and the IDP at all times. The IDP is a translation of your licence and never replaces it.