Embassy
Embassy of Paraguay in Lebanon
Calle Farid Zeidan - Edificio "La Rosa"
Paraguay visa requirements for Lebanese citizens
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Paraguay, from its embassy or consulate.
Passport
LBN
Lebanon
Going to
PRY
Paraguay
Visa needed
Tourists who need a visa apply online, then finish through an embassy.
- Visa
- Required
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
What kind of passport do you have?
Most people have a regular passport. Government officials and diplomats get special ones.
Special rules for Lebanese citizens in Paraguay
- Visa not required for a maximum stay of 3 months within 6 months for holders of Diplomatic, Service, and Official passports.
- All visitors are fingerprinted upon entry.
What to do
Find Paraguay's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
Get your Paraguay visa sorted
A visa expert checks the rules and helps you apply. No payment now.
Ways into Paraguay
Your passport decides whether you need a tourist 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
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Lebanon
- Plugs A B C NAdapter for some
- MoneyPYG ₲
- Time−6h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- 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 Lebanese citizens visiting Paraguay?
Do lebanese citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Lebanese citizens need a visa for Paraguay, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Paraguay visa?
At Paraguay's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help lebanese citizens enter Paraguay?
We have no record of Paraguay relaxing its rules for lebanese citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Are the rules different for official or diplomatic passports?
Diplomatic passports: no visa needed, up to 90 days. Official passports: no visa needed, up to 90 days. Service passports: no visa needed, up to 90 days. Most travellers have a regular passport, so the main answer above applies to them.
Do paraguayan citizens need a visa for Lebanon?
Paraguayan citizens get a visa on arrival in Lebanon, for up to 30 days.
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Paraguay?
Georgia, Israel, Japan, Malaysia Mongolia, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Paraguay are easier for lebanese citizens?
Ecuador, Suriname, Barbados, Dominica Haiti, and 3 more let lebanese citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Paraguay?
Find Paraguay's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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.
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