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@Kurterino

I searched for "estrangeiro" on my state's DETRAN site and got a how-to listing. Here's that page (for Paraiba):

You should be able to find something similar for your state.

mberigan

09/07/25 Is there anyone here who managed to get a BR driver’s license based on the license from his home country (converted his license to a Brazilian license)? If so, what is the procedure? - @Kurterino

I did.  It differs a bit by state, so you'll need to check the exact requirements of the state where you're a resident.

In Amazonas, the requirements were:

  -- CRNM

  -- CPF

  -- Proof of residence (utility bill, etc.)

  -- Sworn Translations of both sides of my foreign license (Illinois, in my case)

  -- Medical Test (conversation with a doctor at DETRAN's contracted clinic, plus and eye test)

  -- "Psychological" Test (mostly sign, signal, and pattern recognition, timed)

  -- My choice of taking the written test or sitting through an ungraded, five session driver safety course.  I did the course.

  -- Pay the fee.

I was not required to take a road test.

So far I've renewed twice, and only needed to repeat the Medical Test -- and pay the fee -- each time.

@Kurterino

As far as I know every foreigner who obtains permanent residence can convert what they already have on their driving license, without a further driving test, if under 70. You will need a psych test, a sight test and a physical however...

if under 70. You will need a psych test, a sight test and a physical however...

- @Peter Itamaraca

And if you're over 70?

09/08/25 And if you're over 70? - @alan279

Same.  Over 70 a driver has to renew more frequently, every three years.

@abthree

Could I pass the psych test?

09/08/25 Could I pass the psych test? - @alan279

Probably -- it's a pretty easy test.