RwandaParaguay: Visa required

RwandaParaguay

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Paraguay?

Visa required

Yes. Rwanda passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Paraguay.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: mre.gov.py (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance9,683 km, straight line (~11h 54m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Paraguay114 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Paraguay passport holders visiting Rwanda: Visa on arrival.

Visa-free alternatives near Paraguay

Rwanda passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Rwanda passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Paraguay?

Yes. Rwanda passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Paraguay.

How far is Paraguay from Rwanda?

About 9,683 km in a straight line, roughly ~11h 54m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

Paraguayan guaraní (PYG).

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.

How many countries can enter Paraguay without a visa?

114 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Paraguay visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Rwanda passport holders visit without a visa instead of Paraguay?

Suriname, Guyana, Ecuador, Grenada, Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.

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 Rwanda

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level. Rwanda lies a few degrees south of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. With a population of about 14 million people living within a total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%, Rwanda is the 21st most densely populated country in the world, with an average of about 578 people per square kilometre.

CapitalKigali

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.6M

Area26,338 km²

CurrencyRwandan franc (1 USD ≈ 1475.49 RWF)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Kinyarwanda

Calling code+250

Drives on theright

TimezoneKigali (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km

Emergency number112 / 912

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2019)

Climate in Kigali

Warmest August, coolest November, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: March, May, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kigali, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.5°C	15.4°C	133mm	286h
February	26.5°C	15.5°C	106mm	301h
March	25.9°C	15.7°C	99mm	303h
April	24.7°C	15.7°C	165mm	277h
May	24.6°C	15.3°C	58mm	350h
June	25.1°C	15.3°C	19mm	323h
July	26.1°C	15.3°C	11mm	325h
August	27.9°C	16°C	19mm	337h
September	27.9°C	15.5°C	59mm	321h
October	26.1°C	15.2°C	169mm	317h
November	25.3°C	14.8°C	126mm	290h
December	25.8°C	14.6°C	101mm	331h

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

Rwanda is an East African country known as the land of a thousand hills. It is easily accessible from Kenya and Uganda, and is one of the safest and most organised countries on the continent. The rolling green highlands, volcanic mountains, and ancient rainforests make it a striking destination. Rwanda is best known for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, but also offers savannah wildlife in Akagera National Park, chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks in Nyungwe National Park, and a vibrant capital in Kigali. The country is compact, well connected, and easy to travel around.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
Nyungwe Forest

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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

Full source list on About.