Paraguay visas
Whether you need a visa for Paraguay depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: many travellers enter visa-free for short tourist stays, some nationalities obtain a visa in advance or on arrival, and anyone intending to live, work, study or invest applies for a residence category. Entry and residence are administered by the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (National Directorate of Migration) under Law No. 6984/2022, while visas issued abroad are handled by the Ministerio de Relaciones Exteriores (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). Always confirm the current rules for your nationality with these authorities before travelling.
Paraguayan visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Paraguay — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Paraguay to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.2 visas
- Study visasStudying in Paraguay — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Paraguay.2 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Paraguay as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Paraguay long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Paraguayan visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to Paraguay?
A foreign individual seeking to visit Paraguay must first get a visa, unless they are residents of one of the nations that are free from visa requirements or whose nationals are given visas on arrival in the country. Those seeking to enter or leave Paraguay must get a visa from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its following diplomatic posts overseas, with the claimed objective of controlling and expediting migrant flows.
Entry into Paraguay
A valid vaccination certificate or negative COVID-19 test result (RT-PCR/LAMP/NAAT) taken no more than 72 hours before to departure is required for entry into Paraguay for all travellers from Ireland aged 12 and older. Underage children are excluded from this requirement. Visitors should heed the advise of Paraguayan authorities and comply with local rules regarding social distance, mask-wearing, and domestic transit. The Ministry of Health of Paraguay is a source of additional guidance and information.
Criteria to apply for a Paraguay Visa
You will need the following:
- Valid Passport.
- Photo.
- Air Ticket.
- Police Clearance Certificate.
- Bank Statement.
- Visa Application Form.
Processing Time For Paraguay Visas
The average processing time for a Tourist visa to Paraguay is between 1 and 20 calendar days, depending on your personal circumstances.
Appointment Waiting Times
Appointment waiting times can vary, but the average time to wait is around 18 days.
Who Can Visit Paraguay Without a Visa?
For entry into Paraguay, citizens of the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Russia, Taiwan, and New Zealand must obtain a tourist visa.
Paraguay — key facts
- Visa authority
- Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (National Directorate of Migration)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)
- Time zone
- Paraguay Time — America/Asunción (UTC−04:00 standard; UTC−03:00 during daylight saving)
Paraguayan visas — people also ask
Visitors are permitted to stay in Paraguay for up to three months (ninety days) at a time. To activate your visa, you must travel within six (6) months after its issuance.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.