Current DossierSubject · United States passportFile · PARAGUAY

Does Paraguay require a visa for US citizens?

Straight answer, official source, and how long it takes.

Last checked 28 Jun 2026Source · US State Department – ParaguayHow we source this →
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Do US citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

No visa for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Paraguay's waiver for US tourists is listed as valid until 13 Aug 2027.

Check official travel adviceUS State Department – Paraguay — last checked 28 June 2026
Always confirm with the official source before you travel.
VerdictAll Clear

You're good to go.

No visa application needed for United States passport holders on a short tourist or business trip. Just check your passport meets the validity rules below before you fly.

Health FileSubject · ParaguayChecked · 22 Jul 2026

Vaccinations for Paraguay

Book a travel clinic appointment 6–8 weeks before you fly.

Conditional

Only if arriving from a risk area

Required only if you're travelling from — or transiting through — a country with active transmission.

  • Yellow Fever

    Certificate required if arriving from (or transiting) a country with yellow fever transmission risk.

Recommended on health grounds

Not required for entry — advised by NHS / CDC for most travellers.

  • Hepatitis A

    Recommended — food & water borne.

  • Typhoid

    Recommended, especially for longer stays or rural travel.

  • Yellow Fever

    Recommended on health grounds.

→ Read the Yellow Fever briefing

Which countries require the certificate, timing, cost, and the 10-day validity rule.

Not medical advice. Always confirm with your GP, travel nurse, or a Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre — requirements change and can vary based on where you're arriving from.

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Deep breath. Here's the answer.

The US State Department says US tourists don't need a visa for 90 days or less, and your passport must be valid on entry and for 6 months beyond arrival. Paraguay's migration office lists a tourist waiver for US citizens of up to 90 days, valid until 13 August 2027; Paraguay migration's visa table lists a visa requirement for extending a stay, residence or profit-making activities; confirm the applicable extension/permission procedure with Paraguay migration. Business is not guaranteed — check your activity with Paraguayan authorities.

Key facts

For United States passport holders, tourism or short business trips.

PassportRegular US passport
PurposeTourism. The State Department also mentions business visits, while Paraguay migration's visa table lists a visa requirement for profit-making activities — confirm the applicable permission with Paraguayan authorities.
Visa requiredNo, not for short stays
Maximum stayUp to 90 days for tourism (State Department; Paraguay migration, waiver listed until 13 Aug 2027)
Passport validityValid on entry and for 6 months beyond arrival; 1 blank page per stamp (US State Department)
Return/onward ticketNot confirmed in the sources we checked — check official requirements before travel
Arrival formNot confirmed in the sources we checked — check official requirements before travel
Last checked28 June 2026

You may need a visa if…

  • Paraguay's tourist waiver for US citizens (Law 7314) is listed as valid until 13 August 2027 — check the rule if you travel after that date.
  • Paraguay migration's visa table lists a visa requirement for extending a stay, residence or profit-making activities; confirm the applicable extension/permission procedure with Paraguay migration.
  • The State Department mentions business visits up to 90 days, but Paraguay's profit-making activity condition means business or work isn't guaranteed — check with Paraguayan authorities.
  • An airport departure tax may be included in your fare; it is not a visa fee (amount not verified).

Before you travel

  • Check your passport is valid on entry and for 6 months beyond arrival, with a blank page per stamp.
  • Keep your stay to 90 days or less.
  • Travelling after 13 August 2027? Re-check the waiver with Paraguay migration.
  • Business trip? Confirm your activities with Paraguayan authorities.
  • Check US State Department travel advice before you go.

Common questions

No, not for tourist stays of up to 90 days. Paraguay lists the waiver as valid until 13 August 2027.

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