Passport/Visa | Passport Required? | Visa Required? | Return Ticket Required? |
| British | Yes | No | Yes |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| USA | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes | No | Yes |
PassportsPassport valid for
six months after the intended length of stay required by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above.
VisasRequired by all nationals of countries referred to in the chart above except the following, entering as tourists for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals of EU countries;
(b) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Note: Nationals of countries not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see
General Info).
Visa NotePostal applications are accepted only from Australia and will not be processed until return post is paid or a courier service is arranged. A self-addressed envelope must be included with all postal applications.
Types of Visa and CostTourist and
Business:
Single-entry: £36.
Multiple-entry: £52.
Validity90 days from date of issue.
Applications to:Consulate (or consular section at embassy); see
General Info.
Working Days RequiredTwo to three days. May take 20 to 30 days for countries with no diplomatic relations with Paraguay.
WarningMost visits to Paraguay are trouble-free. The threat from terrorism is low. But travelers should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
During December 2006, there were demonstrations in the downtown area of Asunción. Protests area likely to continue and could lead to localized violence. You should avoid large public gatherings.
Since January 2007, an outbreak of dengue fever, including a number of deaths, has been reported. The Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare have issued a country-wide alert and a control program is underway.
Visitors should be aware that violent crime is increasing; be on guard and exercise caution at all times, particularly in cities at night.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website:
www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State Website:
http://travel.state.gov/travel Health | Special Precautions | Certificate Required? |
| Yellow Fever | No | 1 |
| Cholera | No | No |
| Typhoid and Polio | 2 | N/A |
| Malaria | 3 | N/A |
Health CareHealth insurance is essential. There is no reciprocal health agreement with the UK.
Note1A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over nine months leaving Paraguay to go to endemic areas (forested areas in the east and west of the country). A certificate is also required from travelers coming from endemic areas.
2Typhoid is a risk in rural areas.
3Malaria risk, almost exclusively in the benign
vivax form, is moderate in certain municipalities of Alto Paraná, Caaguazú and Canendiyú. In the other 13 departments, there is a negligible risk.
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