Cross-border route

Brazil Paraguay

Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from Brazil 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. The Friendship Bridge links Foz do Iguaçu with Ciudad del Este.

Get my permit for Paraguay Paraguay requirements

Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance

FromBrazil

ToParaguay

IDP in ParaguayRequired

Accepted format1968 Vienna

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in ParaguayPYG

Brazil → Paraguay

Crossing the border

The Friendship Bridge links Foz do Iguaçu with Ciudad del Este.

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

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Brazil 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.

Does the driving side change between Brazil and Paraguay?

No. Both Brazil and Paraguay drive on the right.

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.