Paraguay Visa Requirements

Passport & Visa Requirements

Country	Visa Required	Reciprocity Fees	Processing Time	Return Ticket Required
USA	✓	$160	Upon Arrival (Instant)	✓
UK	×	×	×	✓
Canada	✓	$150	Upon Arrival (Instant)	✓
Australia	✓	$135	Upon Arrival (Instant)	✓
Japan	×	×	×	✓
Most EU	×	×	×	✓
Rest of World	Citizen of countries NOT mentioned on this list, it is vital that you check your specific visa requirements before traveling to Paraguay. We recommend visiting VisaHQ to stay up-to-date with all the latest visa & passport requirements. Visit VisaHQ.com

Please Note

Travelers from South Africa and many other Latin American countries DO NOT REQUIRE A VISA to enter Paraguay. However, it is still very important you check with your local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date visa & passport requirements.

Passport Requirements:

Citizens of ALL countries: To enter Paraguay, your passport must be valid for a minimum of 6 months after your travel dates. For example, if you are traveling to Paraguay in March, your passport must be valid through September of that year.

We strongly recommend making copies of your passport. Keep your original passport locked away in the safe of your hotel and carry a photocopy of your passport with you during your travels. You might also consider purchasing a passport holder to keep all your documents safe.

Visa Requirements:

Visas are NOT REQUIRED for US nationals, Canadian nationals, Australia nationals, UK nationals or most European Union nationals, for

Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Russia, Taiwan and New Zealand ARE REQUIRED to obtain a tourist visa for entry into Paraguay.

Most other EU Nationals can visit Paraguay visa-free for up to 90 days.

If you do not see information for your nationality, please contact the nearest embassy to check visa requirements for Paraguay.

Visa Fees:

Citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Russia, Taiwan and New Zealand ARE REQUIRED to pay a reciprocity fee to enter Paraguay.

The fees are as follows:

• USA: $160
• Canada: $150
• Australia: US $135

You can pay this fee in cash (USD) upon arrival only at the Silvio Pettirossi International airport. For all other points of entry, you must obtain a visa prior to arrival. The cost varies depending on your nationality.

Most other EU Nationals can visit Paraguay visa-free for up to 90 days.

If you do not see information for your nationality, please contact the nearest embassy to check visa requirements for Paraguay.

Processing Time for Visas:

Citizens of the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, and Qatar can obtain visas instantly upon arrival only at Silvio Pettirossi International airport.

For applications submitted to a consulate or embassy, expect two to three business days for visas to process, however for some nationalities visas can take up to 30 days to process.

If you require a visa to enter Paraguay, we always recommend that you apply as soon as your flights have been scheduled.

Vaccination Recommendations:

We highly recommend visiting the World Health Organization website for the most up-to-date country-specific vaccination requirements.