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Paraguay: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes No/1
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes No/1
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter Paraguay, a passport valid for six months after the intended length of stay is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Visas: 

Visas for Paraguay are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:

(a) nationals of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta, The Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and the UK (1) for stays of up to 90 days;

(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Paraguay.

Visa note: 

Postal applications are accepted only from Australia, and will not be processed until return post is paid or a courier service is arranged.

A self-addressed envelope must be included with all postal applications.

Types and cost: 

Tourist and Business: single-entry, US$65; multiple-entry, US$100.

Validity: 

90 days from date of issue. It can be extended for another 90 days at the discretion of immigration.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Two to three days. May take 20 to 30 days for countries with no diplomatic relations with Paraguay.

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