Who needs a visa to enter Paraguay?

It depends on nationality. Most of the Americas and Europe, plus the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and a few others, enter visa-free for up to 90 days. MERCOSUR member-state nationals enter with just a national ID card. A small set of nationalities — including, in our current dataset, India, Egypt, Nigeria, both Congos, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — must obtain a visa before travel. The full per-country matrix above is verified as of 2026-09-19.

What if there is no Paraguay embassy in my country?

You apply at a Paraguay embassy or consulate in a nearby country: most visa-required nationalities have no Paraguayan mission at home, so this is the norm, not the exception. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the complete mission directory with contacts at mre.gov.py/embajadas. Contact the mission before you apply and confirm it covers your nationality and country of residence (jurisdiction varies), tell them your intention is to apply for residency, and ask for their document list. The visa-first guide at /visa/visa-first/ walks through the full sequence, including what to prepare at home while the visa processes.

How long can I stay in Paraguay without a visa?

Visa-free entry is 90 days for most covered nationalities; a 30-day allowance applies to a few (Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea — the Philippines via the 30 December 2025 change). MERCOSUR nationals entering with an ID card receive 90 days. Each country page above states the exact allowance, and extensions are handled at Migraciones in Asuncion.

Does a visa-free entry let me apply for residency?

No — entry and residency are separate. Visa-free entry lets you visit and scout; residency is a filed application with Migraciones (apostilled documents, in-person filing in Asuncion for most nationalities), after which the residency card typically follows within 60-90 days. Every nationality page above links into the residency path that applies after entry.

My country needs a visa. Can Paraguay Sovereign still help?

Not with the visa itself: Paraguay Sovereign does not provide visa services. Get the visa from the Paraguayan mission responsible for your country (your country page above lists it with contacts and a verified date), and start with the visa-first guide, which explains the embassy step, the documents to prepare at home, and the sequence after the visa is issued. Once you have the visa, book a strategy call: the residency process is open to every nationality. Current matrix verified 2026-09-19.

How current is this matrix?

Every row carries its own verified-as-of date, shown on the country page and sourced to the register maintained with the dataset. The current matrix was verified 2026-09-19. Entry rules change with Migraciones and MRE decisions — always confirm with the responsible mission before booking travel.

Paraguay Visa Requirements by Country (2026 Matrix)

Quick Answer

Most Western Hemisphere and European nationalities enter Paraguay visa-free for 90 days; MERCOSUR nationals enter with just an ID card. A smaller set — much of South Asia, Africa, and a few others — must obtain a visa from a Paraguayan embassy or consulate before travel. Whatever your regime, residency is a separate, filed application in Asuncion — and it is open to every nationality.

Dataset coverage: 195 countries, verified 2026-09-19. Entry rules change — confirm with the responsible Paraguayan mission before booking travel.

Visa required before travel (119)

These nationalities must obtain a visa from a Paraguayan mission before booking travel. Each page lists the responsible embassy or consulate, plus what to prepare. Start with the visa-first guide if residency is your goal.