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Paraguay

  • Asunción
  • Americas
  • Spanish

At a glance

Paraguay: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Asunción
Population
6,811,297
Area
406,756 km² · 157,049 sq mi
Languages
Spanish, Guarani
Currency
Paraguayan Guarani (PYG)
Time zone
America/Asuncion, UTC−03:00
Calling code
+595
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.py
Landlocked
Yes
More facts
Continent
AMERICAS

Member of

  • United Nations

Neighbouring countries

Entry requirements

Paraguay visa requirements

Paraguay entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 70 can enter without a visa, 2 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 125 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Visa on arrival2 passports

Visa required125 passports

Safety

Paraguay safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 1 of 4Exercise Normal Precautions

US State Dept, updated September 1, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

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Paraguay: frequently asked questions

Paraguay visa: do I need one?
Paraguay entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 70 can enter without a visa, 2 get a visa on arrival, 0 apply online before they travel and 125 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Paraguay: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Paraguay at level 1 of 4. Exercise Normal Precautions.
Paraguay: what currency is used?
Currency in Paraguay: Paraguayan Guarani (PYG).
Paraguay: what language do people speak?
Languages of Paraguay: Spanish, Guarani.
Paraguay: what is the capital?
The capital of Paraguay is Asunción.

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