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Can I drive in Brazil with a US license?

🇺🇸 United States 면허 · 🇧🇷 Brazil · 업데이트됨 17 Jun 2026

직접적인 답변

Yes, with the right paperwork. US visitors can drive in Brazil for up to 180 days using a valid US license together with an official Portuguese translation or an International Driving Permit, plus a passport showing your entry stamp. The US license alone is not enough; carry the translation or IDP at all times.

한눈에 보기

IDP required?
An IDP or official Portuguese translation is required alongside your license
Translation useful?
Yes — an official Portuguese translation satisfies the requirement
Where to get the IDP
AAA or AATA in the US before travel
Rental desks
Expect your US license plus an IDP or translation and passport
Max driving period
Up to 180 days from your date of entry
여행 결정 경로

이 가이드를 명확한 여행 계획으로 바꾸세요

가이드를 맥락으로 사용한 다음, 무엇이든 구매하기 전에 정확한 면허, 목적지, 날짜, 차량을 확인하세요.

3개 공식 출처

1 · 규칙 확인

United States 면허와 Brazil 목적지가 미리 입력됨.

2 · 공인 IDP 경로 사용

확인기가 IDP가 필요하다고 하면, 면허 발급 국가의 공인 발급 기관에서 받으세요. 우리는 IDP를 판매하지 않습니다.

3 · 번역 동반 문서 추가

렌탈 데스크, 보험사, 또는 검문소에서 당신의 면허를 읽어야 할 때 번역 팩을 사용하세요. 이것은 퍼밋이 아닙니다.

What the rules say

Brazil lets foreign visitors drive for up to 180 days from entry on a valid foreign license, but it must be accompanied by an official translation into Portuguese or an International Driving Permit. Because the US implements the 1949 Geneva framework, a US IDP works as that translation. You must also carry your passport showing the entry stamp. After 180 days a Brazilian license (CNH) is required.

Translation or IDP

You have two valid routes. The first is a US-issued IDP from AAA or AATA, which translates your license and is recognised alongside it. The second is an official, certified Portuguese translation of your US license. Either must be carried together with your original physical license; neither replaces it. Choose based on which is easier to arrange before your trip, and keep both the original license and the translation on you.

Driving in Brazil

Brazil drives on the right. Roads vary widely in quality, urban traffic is heavy, and police checkpoints are common, where officers may ask for your license, translation or IDP, and passport. Carry the originals, not copies. Avoid driving at night on rural highways where conditions and security can deteriorate. Keep doors locked in cities and use tolled expressways where available for safer routes.

준비할 것

  • Carry your valid physical US driver's license at all times
  • Bring an IDP or an official certified Portuguese translation
  • Carry your passport showing the entry stamp
  • Note the 180-day limit from your date of entry
  • Present originals, not copies, at checkpoints
  • Confirm rental requirements before booking

당신의 정확한 경로 확인

이 가이드의 목적지가 이미 입력된 상태로 시작합니다.

면허 번역이 필요하신가요?

명확하게 표시된 번역 동반 문서 — 결코 가짜 퍼밋이 아닙니다.

자주 묻는 질문

Do I need an IDP to drive in Brazil with a US license?
You need either an IDP or an official Portuguese translation carried alongside your valid US license, plus your passport. The US license by itself is not enough. Either document must accompany, not replace, your original license, and you can drive for up to 180 days from entry.
How long can I drive in Brazil as a visitor?
Up to 180 days from your date of entry, using your valid US license with an IDP or official Portuguese translation and your passport. After 180 days you must obtain a Brazilian license (CNH) to keep driving legally.
Can the World Driving Permit be used in Brazil?
The World Driving Permit is a certified translation companion you carry alongside your original US license. Brazil accepts an official translation or an IDP with your license, so a certified translation can help, but WDP is not an official IDP and never replaces your US license or a government-issued permit.

정부 및 공식 출처

다음도 참조하세요 공인 발급 기관 안내 여행에 실제 IDP가 필요할 때 어디서 받는지에 대해.

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