The crossing between Foz do Iguaçu and Puerto Iguazú is made over the Tancredo Neves Bridge, across the Iguaçu River. There is immigration control: every person must show a valid document.
Step by step
- Get everyone’s documents together — adults and children. Digital-only documents are not accepted.
- Choose your transport: car (with Carta Verde), international bus, taxi or a ride-hailing app that makes the crossing, or a transfer.
- On the bridge: follow the signs to the checkpoints. On public transport, follow the driver’s instructions about getting off for immigration.
- On the way back: go through immigration control again and, if you bought anything, keep to the Receita Federal allowance.
How long it takes
It depends on the day and time. Public holidays, weekends and late afternoons tend to be busier. Allow extra time, especially for the return.
Minors
Children and teenagers need their own document and, if they are not with both parents, an authorization. See traveling with minors.
Build your group’s checklist in the border guide.