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Paraguay visit visa for Pakistan passport holders

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  1. Document requirements
  2. Fees and timeline
  3. Fees
  4. Timeline
  5. How to apply
  6. Visa ratio
  7. FAQ
  8. Official sources
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Paraguay · Palacio de los López, Asunción · Stefano Vigorelli · CC0

Summary

Embassy visa required
Visa type
Non-resident visa (tourism), with Foreign Ministry authorisation
Stay limit
Up to 90 days
Entries
Single or multiple entry

Paraguay's Dirección General de Migraciones lists Pakistan as requiring a visa to enter as a tourist (Resolution 210 of 15 March 2023). Pakistanis apply for a non-resident visa, for stays of up to 90 days, through the Foreign Ministry's online visa system and then attend an interview at a Paraguayan embassy or consulate. Pakistan is also on the list of nationalities that need special authorisation from the Foreign Ministry, so processing can take around a month.

Paraguay is a landlocked country in the heart of South America, bordered by Argentina, Brazil and Bolivia. Asunción, the capital, sits on the Paraguay River, and visitors also head for the Jesuit mission ruins of Trinidad and Jesús, the Itaipú dam on the Paraná and the wild Gran Chaco in the west.

Pakistani citizens need a visa. The Dirección General de Migraciones lists Pakistan as requiring a visa to enter as a tourist, under a resolution dated 15 March 2023, and the same applies to longer stays, residence or paid work.

Short visits use the non-resident visa, which covers up to 90 days. The application starts online on the Foreign Ministry's VisasEnLinea portal, where you upload a photo, passport scan, previous visas, proof of funds, an apostilled police certificate, accommodation and travel plans. A consular office then reviews the file and sets an interview.

Pakistan is on the list of nationalities that need special authorisation from the Foreign Ministry, so the visa can take about a month. Paraguay's honorary consulates cannot accept applications, and the online form lets you pick the nearest embassy or consulate. The Buenos Aires consulate lists US$65 for one entry and US$100 for multiple entries.

Visas on arrival at Asunción airport are only for a handful of nationalities, and Pakistan is not among them. Apply at least 30 days before you fly, and remember that the final decision at the border rests with Paraguay's immigration authorities, even with a visa in your passport.

Checklist

Document requirements

  • Pakistani passport (colour scan)
  • Online non-resident visa application on the VisasEnLinea portal
  • Recent 3x4 cm photo in JPG format, white background, facing forward, no accessories
  • Colour images of visas issued by other countries, including e-visas
  • Invitation letter from a person or company in Paraguay (if you have one); the inviter registers online
  • Proof of financial means, such as an employment or bank certificate
  • Police clearance certificate from your country of residence, legalised or apostilled
  • Hotel booking or other accommodation details
  • Possible flight itinerary or land travel plans showing how you will enter Paraguay
  • Visa fee (US$65 single entry or US$100 multiple entry at the Buenos Aires consulate)

Pakistan appears among the Asian and Middle Eastern nationalities for which a visa needs special authorisation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, so apply well ahead. Honorary consulates of Paraguay are not authorised to accept visa applications. Visas on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi airport are limited to a short list of countries that does not include Pakistan.

Checklist source: mre.gov.py, mre.gov.py

Money and time

Fees and timeline

Fees

  • Official fee

    US$65

    US$65 for a single-entry non-resident visa and US$100 for multiple entries, as set out under current regulations on the visa page of the Consulate General of Paraguay in Buenos Aires. Higher reciprocal rates apply only to a few other nationalities. Payment method and local-currency equivalent depend on the consulate handling your application.

    Fee source

Timeline

  • Processing and appointments

    The Foreign Ministry advises applying at least 30 days before travel. For nationalities that need special Ministry authorisation, including Pakistan, the process could take about a month depending on the case; otherwise visas are delivered within 48 hours at the Buenos Aires consulate.

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Official statistics

Visa ratio

Not officially published

Paraguay does not publish visa approval or refusal rates by nationality.

A percentage is shown only when an official source published one for this route. Blog tables and estimates are left out.

Quick answers

FAQ

Do Pakistanis need a visa for Paraguay?

Yes. The Dirección General de Migraciones lists Pakistan as requiring a visa to enter as a tourist, under Resolution 210 of 15 March 2023.

What type of visa do I apply for?

A non-resident visa, used for tourism and short technical or business visits of up to 90 days in Paraguayan territory.

How do I apply?

Fill in the online form on the Foreign Ministry's VisasEnLinea site and attach your documents. A Paraguayan consular office reviews the file, may ask for more papers, and then gives you a date for an interview.

Is there an embassy in Pakistan where I can apply?

The online form shows the countries and cities where you can apply, and you choose the one closest to where you live. Paraguay's honorary consulates abroad are not allowed to accept visa applications.

How much does the visa cost?

The Consulate General in Buenos Aires lists US$65 for a single entry and US$100 for multiple entries under current regulations. Other consulates may collect the equivalent in local currency.

How long does it take?

Pakistan is among the nationalities that need special authorisation from the Foreign Ministry, so the process may take around a month. The Ministry recommends applying at least 30 days before your trip.

Can I get a visa on arrival at the airport?

No. Visas on arrival at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport are only for nationals of Australia, Canada, the United States, Qatar, Oman, New Zealand and Taiwan.

Is the interview always in person?

Usually yes, but the Foreign Ministry says that for duly justified reasons, and on a restrictive basis, the interview may be held by electronic means.

What if someone in Paraguay is inviting me?

Attach an invitation letter with the inviter's phone, email and purpose of the visit, plus a notarised copy of their Paraguayan ID. Companies add tax and registration certificates, and inviters register online.

Can children apply?

Minors under 18 cannot apply alone. A parent or legal guardian completes the online form, and if the parents are not travelling, a written travel authorisation is needed.

Does a visa guarantee entry?

No. The visa means a consular officer found you eligible, but Paraguay's immigration authorities make the final decision at the border.

What if I am approved but have moved to another country?

You can ask the consular office handling your case to let you collect the visa at the nearest Paraguayan embassy or consulate where you now are.

Checked against

Official sources

Last checked for Paraguay visas on 31 October 2026. Rules change without notice, so confirm on the official pages before you apply or travel.

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