Before crossing into Brazil it helps to ask three questions: which document am I travelling on, how long am I staying, and on what terms do I get back into Argentina. The answers depend on each passenger’s nationality and come from the migration authority, not from this page. Here we set out what to check and where. Requirements change, so confirm them before every trip.
First question: the document
Each passenger needs their own travel document: original, valid and in good condition. Which one is accepted depends on nationality and on the agreements between countries. Some travellers may need to arrange something in advance. Do not assume that what worked for someone else works for you. Ask about your own case.
If children are travelling, the rules on permits and authorisations apply in addition to the child’s own document.
Second question: how long and what for
Crossing to Foz do Iguaçu for a few hours is not the same as spending a season on the coast. The purpose and length of the trip can change what is asked of you. Even a day visit to the Brazilian side of the falls is a border crossing: you leave one country and enter another.
Third question: the way back
Returning to Argentina is a new entry. If you are a foreign visitor who entered on a visa or with a limited stay, confirm that you can re-enter. Also make sure your entry to Brazil and your exit are recorded. A missing record shows up when you try to leave.
If you take a vehicle
The vehicle papers and insurance are the responsibility of whoever drives. If the car is not in your name or is hired, find out which authorisation is needed and whether the company allows it to leave the country.
Where you cross
- The Tancredo Neves Bridge, between Puerto Iguazú and Foz do Iguaçu.
- Paso de los Libres – Uruguaiana, a crossing with heavy freight traffic.
- Santo Tomé – São Borja, also on the Uruguay river.
- Bernardo de Irigoyen – Dionísio Cerqueira, in the east of Misiones.
Immigration requirements are the same at every crossing, but the hours and the way each one is organised differ.
Where to check
- The national migration authority of Brazil and that of Argentina.
- The Brazilian consulate where you live.
- The health authority, for current health requirements.
- Customs, for what you may take in and bring back.
If you travel with us
On a private transfer each passenger answers for their own documents. When you book, tell us the passengers’ nationalities and the route. Whether the route is available, and on what conditions, is confirmed at that point. See transfers to Brazil.