Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for 6 months after the intended length of
stay required by all except nationals of Argentina, Bolivia,
Brazil, Chile and Uruguay with valid ID cards entering as
tourists directly from their own country.
Required by all except the following entering as tourists
for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) 1. nationals of EU
countries (except nationals of Ireland who do require
visas);
(b) nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Israel,
Japan, Liechtenstein, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Switzerland,
Uruguay, USA and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers
continuing their journey by the same or first connecting
aircraft within 6 hours provided holding onward or return
documentation and not leaving the airport.
Tourist and Business: (Single-entry): $50.
(Multiple-entry): $60.
3 months from date of issue.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy); see Address
section.
(a) Valid passport. (b) Completed application form. (c) 2
passport-size photos. (d) Stamped, self-addressed envelope for
postal applications. (e) Fee, payable in cash. The
following requirements must be presented with 2
photocopies:(f) Proof of adequate funds (bank statement).
(g) Certificates of good health (letter from GP) and of good
conduct (letter from police). (h) Travel tickets and copy of
itinerary. For business visas: (a)-(h) and (i) A
covering letter from employer including name of contact in
Paraguay.
Postal applications will not be processed until return post
is paid or a courier service is arranged.
48 hours.
Apply to Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Palma 468, casi 14 de Mayo, Asunción, Paraguay
Tel: (21)
441 530 or 441 620. Fax: (21) 491 230.
E-mail: [email protected]
Website:
http://www.senatur.gov.py/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from
travellers leaving Paraguay to go to endemic areas. A
certificate is also required from travellers coming from
endemic areas.
Malaria risk, almost exclusively in the benign vivax
form, is moderate in certain municipalities of Caaguazú,
Amambay and Canendiyú. In the other 13 departments there is a
negligible risk.
Mains water is normally chlorinated, and whilst relatively
safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is
available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay.
Drinking water outside main cities and towns is likely to be
contaminated and sterilisation is considered essential. Milk
is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk
is available and is advised, but make sure that it is
reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products which are
likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Only eat
well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad
and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be
cooked and fruit peeled.
Hepatitis B and D are endemic; hepatitis A
is common. There have been large epidemics of dengue fever
across the country in the past few years. Rabies is
present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival
should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice
without delay. For more information, consult the Health
appendix.
Health insurance is essential.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Mar 1 Cerro Corá
Battle. Mar 28 Maundy Thursday. Mar 29 Good
Friday. May 1 Labour Day. May 15 Independence
Day. Jun 12 Peace of Chaco. Aug 15 Founding of
Asunción. Sep 29 Battle of Boqueron. Dec 8
Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Jan 1
2003 New Year’s Day. Mar 1 Cerro Corá Battle.
Apr 17 Maundy Thursday. Apr 18 Good Friday.
May 1 Labour Day. May 15 Independence Day.
Jun 12 Peace of Chaco. Aug 15 Founding of
Asunción. Sep 29 Battle of Boqueron. Dec 8
Immaculate Conception. Dec 25 Christmas Day.
Destination Guide – Paraguay
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Note
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
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Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
| British | yes | no | yes |
| Australian | yes | yes | yes |
| Canadian | yes | yes | yes |
| USA | yes | no | yes |
| Other EU | yes | 1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | no | yes |
| Secretaria Nacional de Turismo |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Fever | no | 1 |
| Cholera | no | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 2 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 3 | n/a |