South America travel guide
Driving in Paraguay with a foreign licence
You need an IDP
You need an IDP plus your national licence to drive in Paraguay. Paraguay drives on the right and signs the 1968 Vienna Convention; an IDP is advised with your national licence for desks and checkpoints.
The essentials
Drives onThe right
IDP neededYes
Minimum age18+
Convention1968 Vienna
On the road
Rules of the road in Paraguay
- Drive on the right.
- Headlights on highways during the day.
- 0.0% alcohol tolerance.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
At the rental desk
Asunción desks request an IDP for non-Latin-script licences.
Common questions
01
Can I drive in Paraguay with a foreign licence?
Yes, with your national licence plus an International Driving Permit, which Paraguay requires for foreign drivers.
02
Which side of the road does Paraguay drive on?
Paraguay drives on the right.
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