Paraguay Visa
Paraguay is one of only two landlocked countries in South America (the other is Bolivia) bordering Argentina, Bolivia, and Brazil. The country is very wealthy in natural resources despite its small size, but unfortunately it has endured decades of political instability, leading it to be one of the poorest and least developed countries in South America.
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.
VISA EXEMPTION
Holders of passports of the following 59 jurisdictions do not require a visa to enter Paraguay for up to 90 days (unless otherwise noted) if holding a valid passport.
European Union All European Union citizens1
Andorra
Argentina
Bolivia
Brazil
Chile
Colombia
Costa Rica
Ecuador
El Salvador
Guatemala
Honduras
Iceland
Israel
Japan
Liechtenstein
Mexico
Monaco
Nicaragua
Norway
Panama
Peru2
Russia
Singapore
South Africa
South Korea
Switzerland
Taiwan
Turkey
Ukraine
Uruguay
Venezuela
TYPES OF PARAGUAY VISA
There are many diferent types of Paraguay visas. Here are some common types that you can apply to enter Paraguay.
- Tourist visa
- Business visa
- Diplomatic visa
- Official visa
PARAGUAY VISA REQUIREMENTS
– Valid passport.
– Completed application form.
– 2 passport-size photos.
– Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
– Fee, payable in cash.
– Proof of adequate funds (bank statement).
– Certificates of good health (letter from GP) and of good conduct (letter from police).
– Travel tickets and copy of itinerary.
HOW TO APPLY FOR A PARAGUAY VISA
If you want to apply for a Paraquay visa, you should go ahead with the following procedure:
Make a check list of the documents that you need to submit along with your application form. Gather all the documents and keep them ready for submission.
Submit your completed visa application form in person or through a representative or travel agent at the Paraguay Embassy or Consulate nearest to you, along with all the required documentation. Pay the applicable fee for your visa application at the time of submitting your application form.
After your visa is issued you will be notified about it. Collect your visa on time.
VISA PROCESSING TIME
Typically, a visa takes anywhere from 2 days to 15 days to process in the Paraguay Embassy/Consulate.
PARAGUAY VISA APPLICATION FORM
All applicants must download the visa application form, fill in the required details and submit it with mandatory documents to start the process for a Paraguay visa.
You can download Paraguay visa application form from internet or get directly from the embassy or consulate. It is recommended to contact nearest Paraguay embassy or consulate before starting prepare all required documents for application process.