Cross-border route
Paraguay Brazil
Paraguay 
BrazilDriving across the border
Yes — you can drive from Paraguay 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 Friendship Bridge links Foz do Iguaçu with Ciudad del Este.
Last reviewed June 2026
Route at a glance
FromParaguay
ToBrazil
IDP in BrazilRequired
Accepted format1968 Vienna
Driving sideright (no change)
Currency in BrazilBRL
Paraguay → Brazil
Crossing the border
The Friendship Bridge links Foz do Iguaçu with Ciudad del Este.
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
01
Do I need an International Driving Permit to drive from Paraguay 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.
02
Does the driving side change between Paraguay and Brazil?
No. Both Paraguay and Brazil drive on the right.
03
How quickly can I get an IDP for this trip?
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