Your nationality determines whether you can visit without a visa, get one on arrival, or need to apply before travelling.
Ways to get a Paraguay tourist visa
Visa-free entry for 90 days
No visa needed
Citizens of all European Union member states, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay qualify.
Visa application with an embassy or consulate visit
Visa needed
Foreign citizens who need a visa for Paraguay can submit an application online and finish the process at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate.
Submit your visa application online.
Visit a Paraguayan embassy or consulate to complete the process.
Who needs it
Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival need to apply for a visa.
Who doesn't
Citizens of the listed countries, including all European Union member states, can enter without a visa for 30, 60 or 90 days.
Good to know
Keep your visit within the stay allowed for your nationality.
Permission to work during a visit is not specified.
Visa validity, entry limits and extension rules are not specified.
Questions
Do I need a tourist visa for Paraguay?
Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival need to apply for a visa. Citizens of the listed countries, including all European Union member states, can enter without a visa for 30, 60 or 90 days.
What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Paraguay?
There are 6 options: Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 60 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa on arrival for 30 days (a visa at the border); Visa on arrival for 15 days (a visa at the border); Visa application with an embassy or consulate visit (a visa from an embassy).
Who can go to Paraguay without a tourist visa?
Citizens of all European Union member states, Andorra, Argentina, Australia, the Bahamas, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Honduras, Iceland, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Mexico, Monaco, Mongolia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Peru, Russia, Saint Kitts and Nevis, South Africa, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, the United States and Uruguay qualify. Citizens of the Dominican Republic with ordinary passports qualify. Citizens of Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore and South Korea with ordinary passports qualify.
How long can I stay on a Paraguay tourist visa?
Visa-free stays of 90 days for many listed nationalities; 60 or 30 days for others.
What rules do I have to follow on a Paraguay tourist visa?
Keep your visit within the stay allowed for your nationality.
Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Paraguay?
Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Paraguay visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.
Can a tourist visa for Paraguay be refused?
Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.
Where do I check the latest Paraguay tourist visa rules?
On Paraguay's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.
Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Paraguay?
Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.