Cross-border route

Chile Bolivia

Driving across the border

Yes — you can drive from Chile into Bolivia, and you should carry an International Driving Permit alongside your national licence. Bolivia 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.

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Last reviewed June 2026

Route at a glance

FromChile

ToBolivia

IDP in BoliviaRequired

Accepted format1968 Vienna

Driving sideright (no change)

Currency in BoliviaBOB

Chile → Bolivia

Crossing the border

Chile and Bolivia 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 Bolivia

Drive on the right.
High altitude affects engine and driver performance.
0.07% alcohol limit.
Carry passport, IDP and home licence.

What to see when you arrive in Bolivia

the Uyuni salt flats
Lake Titicaca and the Isla del Sol
the colonial city of Sucre
the silver mines of Potosí
the Death Road near La Paz

Common questions

Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Chile to Bolivia?

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

Does the driving side change between Chile and Bolivia?

No. Both Chile and Bolivia 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.

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