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Paraguay visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Paraguay? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

68Visa-free

0eVisa

2Visa on arrival

128Visa required

Paraguay entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 68 can enter Paraguay visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 2 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 128 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

70 of 198 passports can travel to Paraguay without arranging anything before departure.

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Paraguay entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Paraguay
United States of America	Visa-free (90 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa-free (90 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	Visa required
China	Visa required
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (90 days)
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa required

Paraguay visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Paraguay.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	Visa required
Africa	1	0	53
Asia	10	2	39
Europe	35	0	10
North America	11	0	12
Oceania	2	0	12
South America	9	0	2

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 68

Andorra90 days
Argentina90 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Belgium90 days
Bolivia90 days
Brazil90 days
Bulgaria90 days
Canada90 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Croatia90 days
Cyprus90 days
Czechia90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominican Rep.60 days
Ecuador90 days
El Salvador90 days
Estonia90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Georgia90 days
Germany90 days
Greece90 days
Guatemala90 days
Honduras90 days
Hungary90 days
Iceland90 days
Ireland90 days
Israel90 days
Italy90 days
Japan90 days
Latvia90 days
Liechtenstein90 days
Lithuania90 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malta90 days
Mexico90 days
Monaco90 days
Mongolia90 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
Nicaragua90 days
Norway90 days
Panama90 days
Peru90 days
Poland90 days
Portugal90 days
Romania90 days
Russia90 days
Singapore30 days
Slovakia90 days
Slovenia90 days
South Africa90 days
South Korea30 days
Spain90 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Taiwan90 days
Turkey90 days
Ukraine90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America90 days
Uruguay90 days
Venezuela90 days

Visa on arrival 2

Visa required 128

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Paraguay?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 68 can enter visa-free, 2 can get a visa on arrival and 128 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Paraguay without a visa?

68 passports have visa-free access to Paraguay, including Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Paraguay offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 2 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Paraguay. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Paraguay?

Of 11 passports from South America, 9 can enter Paraguay visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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