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Visa requirements for Paraguay

Who can enter Paraguay, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 19, 2026.

Passport holders from 114 countries can enter Paraguay without a visa in advance. All 114 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

114 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
128 visa required

242 nationalities

Visa-free entry

114 nationalities

Visa required in advance

128 nationalities

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Paraguay

Paraguay has 2 sites on UNESCO's World Heritage List.

Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé
Q157603

Source: Wikidata, community-maintained and not the official UNESCO count.

Nearby destinations

Argentina Uruguay Brazil Bolivia Chile Peru

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Paraguay?

It depends on your passport. 114 nationalities can enter Paraguay without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Paraguay?

March, April, June, August, September, October, based on Asuncion's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

Paraguayan guaraní (PYG). 1 USD is approximately 5729.58 PYG.

What side of the road does Paraguay drive on?

Paraguay drives on the right.

How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Paraguay have?

2: Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé, Q157603.

What is the emergency number in Paraguay?

911.

What time zone is Paraguay in?

Asuncion (UTC-3).

What is the nearest airport to Asuncion?

Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), about 14 km away.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Paraguay

Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the central region of South America. It borders Bolivia to the northwest and north, Brazil to the northeast and east, and Argentina to the southeast, south, and west. Paraguay has access to the Atlantic Ocean via the Paraná–Paraguay Waterway, a system of navigable channels shared by five countries. The country is governed as a unitary presidential republic composed of a capital district and seventeen departments. Its capital and largest city is Asunción. It dates its independence from Spain to 1811.

CapitalAsuncion

RegionSouth America

Population7M

Area406,752 km²

CurrencyParaguayan guaraní (1 USD ≈ 5729.58 PYG)

LanguagesGuaraní, Spanish

Calling code+595

Drives on theright

TimezoneAsuncion (UTC-3)

Nearest airportSilvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU), 14 km

Emergency number911

UNESCO sites2

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,027 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in Asuncion

Warmest March, coolest July, driest September, sunniest October. Best time to visit: March, April, June, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for Asuncion, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	32°C	23.7°C	166mm	348h
February	31.5°C	22.8°C	93mm	327h
March	33.6°C	22.9°C	19mm	347h
April	28.4°C	17.6°C	25mm	319h
May	24.6°C	14.6°C	105mm	293h
June	24.3°C	16.2°C	80mm	246h
July	22.2°C	13.2°C	64mm	262h
August	26.3°C	15.9°C	29mm	298h
September	29.4°C	17.7°C	18mm	287h
October	32.5°C	21.3°C	76mm	363h
November	32.3°C	20.9°C	130mm	313h
December	31°C	21.7°C	295mm	341h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Paraguay is a country of big rivers, green landscapes, folklore and a rich indigenous culture in central South America. It's relatively small compared to its neighbors, with an area of 406,752 km2: about the same size as Germany. Paraguay is lacking in world-famous attractions, and tourist-oriented establishments are few and far between. But those visitors who do come will be rewarded with a great experience of South America: colonial history, ruins of missions, vast wilderness, and a strong mix of European and indigenous cultures.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Jesuit Missions of La Santísima Trinidad de Paraná and Jesús de Tavarangüé
Q157603

Upcoming public holidays

December 8, 2026Virgen de Caacupé

December 25, 2026Día de Navidad

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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