Travel to Paraguay for Paraguay citizenship

Visa Visa required

Language Spanish, Guarani

Car traffic Right-hand

Phone code +595

Currency Guarani

Covid Need vaccination or negative test

Insurance policy Insurance policy is required

Minimum passport validity at least 6 months

Rules of entry and stay

Transit rules

Entry with pets

Emergency contacts

Customs regulations

Information for vehicle owners

Embassy contacts

Passengers must have:

- a negative COVID-19 LAMP, NAAT or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before boarding; or

- a positive COVID-19 antigen, LAMP, NAAT or RT-PCR test result issued at least 10 days and at most 90 days before arrival; or

- a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least two weeks before arrival.

The certificate must be in English, French, Portuguese or Spanish; and have the name of the passenger, the date of birth and the passport/ID number; and specify the lot number of the doses received, the date when they were received and the vaccine manufacturer.

This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.

For foreigners / tourists who are not residents of Paraguay, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Uruguay, medical insurance with coverage for COVID-19 cases is compulsory.

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Paraguay divides countries into 2 lists: visa-free ones and those that can apply for a visa on arrival.
There is also a list of Unusual passports
Holders of diplomatic or service passports of Cuba, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Philippines, Vatican, and Vietnam do not need a visa.
Paraguay signed agreements with Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Serbia on mutual visa-free visits for holders of diplomatic and service passports that have not yet been ratified
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A visa to Paraguay is not required, but some documents will still be needed. It is worth noting that Paraguay is a very hospitable and interesting country. However, the tourist infrastructure there is developed at mid-level, and in some places, it is not developed at all. Therefore, before you go to Paraguay it will be desirable to learn about the realities of life there.
Necessary documents:
1. Have a passport valid for at least six months after the date of departure from the country and one blank page for the visa
2. Keep confirmation of direct and return flights.
3. Keep all the documents you need for your next destination.
4. Keep documents confirming the purpose of travel (e.g. cover letter or conference registration, etc.)
5. Keep proof of sufficient funds on par with your planned stay
6. It is recommended to confirm with the airline that boarding will be allowed without a visa
7. Insurance
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Visa on arrival
- Visa application form completed in English, Spanish or Portuguese;
- passport;
- 2 color photos 3x4;
- Copy of the first page of the passport;
- Certificate from the place of work or educational institution;
- Confirmation of financial solvency; You need to present a document confirming that you can financially support yourself throughout your stay in Paraguay. This can be one or more of the following.
- Original bank statement and one photocopy.
- A photocopy of your credit card.
- Confirmation of ownership of property.
- Letter from the employer indicating the position and salary.
- Confirmation of plane tickets booking;
- Insurance;
- Proof of stay. This may be one of the following:
- If you are staying at a hotel in Paraguay, make sure that you have booked the hotel with the full address and contact information.
- If you are staying with a family member residing in Paraguay, submit an invitation letter and a copy of your host’s ID.
Corporate letter for those traveling on business. The letter must indicate the purpose, length of stay, contact name, phone number, and address in Paraguay, as well as who will cover the travel expenses.
An invitation letter to the event is necessary for those who participate in conferences, seminars, artistic or sporting events, as well as for studying in Paraguay.
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Required documents for minors:
- Application form signed by both parents.
- Original birth certificate of a child;
- A power of attorney signed by a notary and documents proving the identity of the parents, if the child travels alone, accompanied by only one of the parents or a third party.
The procedure for issuing a visa to Paraguay largely depends on the country of residence. That is why the Paraguayan Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises all applicants to contact: [email protected] or call +595 21 414 8771 for more information on the application procedure.
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You can get a visa before arriving in Paraguay
In this case, each applicant will have to undergo three mandatory procedures.
Submit the required documents in person to the embassy/consulate/representative office of Paraguay in the country of residence. The list of basic documents is the same as for a visa on arrival.
Personal appearance at the embassy/consulate/representative office of Paraguay in the country of residence.
Complete your visa fee payment. All persons applying for a visa will have to pay a fee to the relevant Paraguayan authority, which will review their application. Depending on the type of visa, the cost of a visa to Paraguay is:
The cost of a single-entry visa is 65 dollars
Multiple-entry visa costs 100 dollars
The cost of a visa also depends on the country of origin:
- For Australian citizens, the fee is 135 dollars
- For Canadian citizens, the fee is 150 dollars
- For US citizens, the fee is 160 dollars
- For New Zealand citizens, the fee is 140 dollars
- For Qatari citizens, the fee is 100 dollars
- For citizens of Oman, the fee is 100 dollars
The visa to Paraguay is valid for a maximum of 90 days. The visa holder must travel to Paraguay within the first six months from the date of issue of the visa.

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