Visa policy of Paraguay

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A foreign national wishing to enter Paraguay must obtain a visa unless they are citizens of one of the eligible visa exempt countries or countries whose citizens are granted visa on arrival. [1]

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Paraguay visas are documents issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and its subsequent diplomatic missions abroad; with the stated goal of regulating and facilitating migratory flows.

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Visa exemption

Holders of passports of the following countries do not require a visa to enter Paraguay for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted) if holding a valid passport. [2]

ID - may also travel with an ID card.
1 - including all classes of British nationality.
2 - up to 30 days.
3 - up to 60 days.

Non-ordinary passports

Holders of diplomatic, official or service passports of Azerbaijan, Belize (30 days), Cuba, Dominican Republic (60 days), India, Indonesia (30 days), Kazakhstan, Lebanon (30 days), Mongolia, Morocco, Philippines (30 days), Serbia, Singapore (30 days), South Korea (30 days), Taiwan, Vatican City and Vietnam (30 days) do not require a visa for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted).

Future changes

Paraguay has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet entered into force:

CountryPassportsAgreement signed on
Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg  Trinidad and Tobago [52] All28 June 2024

Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 30 days. [53]

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