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
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)
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.