Cross-border route
Bolivia Paraguay
Bolivia 
ParaguayDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Bolivia into Paraguay, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Paraguay 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. Plan your border crossing in advance and keep your passport, national licence and IDP together.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromBolivia
ToParaguay
IDP in ParaguayRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in ParaguayPYG
Bolivia → Paraguay
Crossing the border
Bolivia and Paraguay share a land border you can cross by car. Keep your passport, national driving licence and International Driving Permit together, and check opening hours and any toll or vignette requirements before you travel.
Driving rules in Paraguay
- Drive on the right.
- Headlights on highways during the day.
- 0.0% alcohol tolerance.
- Carry passport, IDP and home licence.
What to see when you arrive in Paraguay
- the Jesuit ruins of Trinidad
- the colonial centre of Asunción
- the Itaipú Dam
- the Gran Chaco wilderness
- the riverside town of Encarnación
Common questions
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Bolivia to Paraguay?
Yes — Paraguay requires foreign drivers to carry an IDP with their national licence. Paraguay recognises the 1968 Vienna format, which is what we issue.
02
Does the driving side change between Bolivia and Paraguay?
No. Both Bolivia and Paraguay drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
International Driver Licence issues your digital IDP in as fast as 8 minutes, so you can have it ready before you set off.
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