Cross-border route

Argentina Brazil

Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from Argentina into Brazil, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Brazil expects foreign drivers to hold an IDP, in the 1968 Vienna format. Both countries drive on the right, so there is no change of driving side at the border. The Tancredo Neves Bridge at the Iguazú Falls links Foz do Iguaçu with Puerto Iguazú.

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Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance

FromArgentina

ToBrazil

IDP in BrazilRequired

Accepted format1968 Vienna

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in BrazilBRL

Argentina → Brazil

Crossing the border

The Tancredo Neves Bridge at the Iguazú Falls links Foz do Iguaçu with Puerto Iguazú.

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.

What to see when you arrive in Brazil

Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro
Copacabana and Ipanema beaches
the Iguaçu Falls
the Amazon rainforest
the historic streets of Salvador

Common questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Argentina to Brazil?

Yes — Brazil requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Brazil recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.

Does the driving side change between Argentina and Brazil?

No. Both Argentina and Brazil drive on the right.

How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?

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