Embassy
British Embassy Asunción
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Paraguay visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
PRY
Paraguay
No visa needed
Tourists from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- Free
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for British citizens in Paraguay
- British passport holders do not need a visa to visit Paraguay.
- Normally permission to stay for 90 days on arrival.
- Staying for another 90 days, check with the Paraguayan Immigration Department (in Spanish).
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Paraguay.
Ways into Paraguay
Your passport decides whether you need a tourist visa.
Visa not required For your passport90-day visa-free stayTourists from listed countries can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check that your country is on the exemption list.
- Show your passport or accepted regional ID at the border.
- Check how many days you can stay.
Documents required
- Valid passport
- Accepted regional ID, if eligible
- Border staff decide how long you can stay.
- Mongolia appears on the newer list; the older table still requires a visa.
Visa on arrivalPre-approved arrival visaTravellers facing serious barriers to an embassy application can seek advance arrival visa approval.
- Fee
- Fee applies; amount not listed
How to apply
- Apply online at least 30 days before arrival.
- Select Trámites MRE and upload the requested papers.
- Ask your host to submit the invitation through the register.
- Wait for approval by email before travelling.
- Pay and collect your visa at Silvio Pettirossi airport.
Documents required
- Passport
- Invitation
- Other papers requested online
- Approval email
- Having no Paraguayan embassy nearby is not enough to qualify.
- The invitation needs an accepted electronic signature or a signature certified by a notary.
Visa requiredSingle-entry tourist visaTourists who need a visa apply online, then finish through an embassy.
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply online at least 30 days before travel.
- Choose an embassy or consulate.
- Upload your documents.
- Attend the interview and show your documents when asked.
- Follow the office's payment and collection steps.
Documents required
- Passport and colour copy
- Recent 3 × 4 cm photo
- White background JPG photo
- Copies of other countries' visas
- Proof of money
- Police certificate with official stamps
- Hotel booking or stay details
- Travel plans or arrival details
- Interview
- Border staff decide how long you can stay.
- An invitation may need extra papers; the embassy may ask for more documents.
Visa requiredMultiple-entry tourist visaTourists who need a visa can ask for one allowing several entries.
- Entries
- Multiple
How to apply
- Apply online and upload your documents.
- Attend the embassy interview.
- Pay the fee and collect your visa as told.
- Check your visa dates and stay limit.
Documents required
- Passport and colour copy
- Recent photo with white background
- Copies of other countries' visas
- Proof of money and accommodation
- Police certificate with official stamps
- Travel plans or arrival details
- Invitation papers, if needed
- Hotel booking
- Interview
- Check your visa and border entry record for dates and stay limits.
Sources (26)Last updated 11 November 2026
- National Immigration Directorate: nationality visa table
- National Immigration Directorate: January 2026 exemption list
- National Immigration Directorate: entry and exit requirements
- Foreign Ministry: visa requirements and frequently asked questions
- Foreign Ministry: parallel visa page containing older conflicting exemptions
- Foreign Ministry: current country exemption page
- Official online visa application portal
- Foreign Ministry: applications before an embassy or consulate
- Foreign Ministry: ordinary and exceptional arrival visas
- Foreign Ministry: official inviter register
- Foreign Ministry: Consular Manual 2025
- Paraguayan Consulate General in Buenos Aires: visas
- Paraguayan Embassy in Ecuador: visa document links
- Paraguayan Embassy in the United Kingdom: official mission directory; no separate visa checklist
- Paraguayan Embassy in India: official mission directory; no separate visa checklist
- Paraguayan Consulate in Washington: consular services and visa link
- Immigration: four-country tourist exemption extension
- Immigration: Venezuelan entry requirement effective January 2026
- Immigration: temporary residence
- Immigration: permanent residence for eligible foreign relatives
- Immigration: tariffs effective 1 July 2026
- Immigration: online stay extension
- Immigration: temporary-stay extension requirements
- Immigration: yellow-fever certificate requirements
- National Congress Library: Migration Law 6984
- National Congress Library: South Africa ordinary-passport visa agreement
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs A B C NAdapter needed
- MoneyPYG ₲
- Time+4h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageGuarani
- Emergency911 police
Planning your Paraguay trip
Best time to go: June to September brings warm, generally sunny and dry days around 20–25°C, with cool nights and occasional morning frost. November to February is the hottest period, with daytime temperatures sometimes reaching 45°C.
- AsunciónThe capital has many of the country's sights. Its historic centre has former grand buildings, bars and restaurants.
- Jesuit missions near TrinidadLa Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangue form Paraguay's only World Heritage Site recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
- Itaipu DamVisit this huge hydroelectric dam near Ciudad del Este. Tours on the Paraguayan side are free, though some require early registration.
- Salto del MondayThis impressive waterfall is in Presidente Franco, just south of Ciudad del Este.
Scams to watch for in Paraguay
- Police asking for bribesAn officer may expect a bribe after stopping you. This can happen regardless of the reason for the stop.
- Poor rates from street money changersStreet vendors offer currency exchange at very poor rates. They are also described as untrustworthy, so a convenient exchange can leave you with less money than expected.
- PickpocketingA thief takes money or belongings from your pockets or bag without you noticing. No particular distraction method is specified.
About Paraguay
Paraguay is a landlocked republic in central South America, bordering Brazil, Argentina and Bolivia.
- Capital
- Asunción
- Money
- Paraguayan guaraní (₲)
- Languages
- Guarani, Spanish
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +595
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Questions
Are there special rules for British citizens visiting Paraguay?
Do british citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
British citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can british citizens stay in Paraguay?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do paraguayan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Paraguayan citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to the United Kingdom.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Paraguay?
Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria Croatia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Paraguay are easier for british citizens?
Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Colombia, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Paraguay?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Paraguay?
Paraguayan guaraní (₲). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Paraguay?
Guarani and Spanish.
How strong is the United Kingdom passport?
It ranks #7 and reaches 155 destinations without applying ahead.
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