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Do China passport holders need a visa to visit PY?

Q: Is there an eVisa for Paraguay for Chinese travelers?

No. There is no electronic visa available to Chinese ordinary passport holders for Paraguay. You must apply for a paper/consular visa.

Q: Where do I apply if there is no Paraguayan embassy in China?

Paraguay recognizes Taiwan rather than the PRC, so it has no embassy in mainland China. Mainland China falls under the consular jurisdiction of the Paraguayan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea; you may also apply at a Paraguayan consulate in your country of residence or a third country. Confirm the current procedure with the mission.

Q: How long can I stay in Paraguay as a tourist?

Tourist visas are generally issued for stays of up to 90 days, but the exact duration is at the discretion of the issuing mission and the immigration officer at entry.

Q: How much does a Paraguay tourist visa cost?

The consular fee is typically around USD 65 for single entry and USD 100 for multiple entry, plus any document legalization and courier costs. Confirm the exact fee with the mission handling your application.

Q: How long does processing take?

Plan for roughly 10-20 business days, and add extra time for couriering documents to and from the Seoul jurisdiction. Apply well ahead of your travel dates.

Chinese ordinary passport holders need a visa to enter Paraguay for tourism. Paraguay does not grant visa-free entry or visa-on-arrival to Chinese citizens (visa-on-arrival is limited to a handful of nationalities such as Oman and Qatar), and there is no eVisa for Chinese nationals. You must obtain a consular tourist visa before you travel. As of May 2026, a Chinese (PRC) ordinary passport holder traveling to Paraguay for tourism requires a visa obtained in advance from a Paraguayan diplomatic mission. China is not on Paraguay's visa-exemption list nor its limited visa-on-arrival list, and Paraguay offers no eVisa to Chinese nationals. A complicating factor is that Paraguay maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan (Republic of China) rather than the People's Republic of China, so there is no Paraguayan embassy or consulate in mainland China. Consular jurisdiction for mainland China is handled by the Paraguayan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea, meaning Chinese applicants generally must apply through that mission (or a Paraguayan consulate in a third country/country of residence). Travelers should budget extra lead time because applications cannot be lodged inside mainland China and document legalization (apostille/authentication) is typically required. The verdict is conservatively set to visa-required, consistent with the Paraguay visa-policy listing, the China-side visa-requirement listing, and IATA-aligned travel databases.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Consular tourist visa (paper visa, applied for in advance)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry (at consular discretion)

per entry

Entries

Single or multiple entry (depending on visa granted)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 65 (single entry) to USD 100 (multiple entry), plus document legalization costs

consular fee only

Processing time

Roughly 10-20 business days (varies; mail-in via Seoul jurisdiction adds time)

standard track

Validity

Typically up to 90 days from issue for single entry; multiple-entry visas may be valid longer

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm jurisdiction and contact the mission

Paraguay has no embassy in mainland China (it recognizes Taiwan, not the PRC). Mainland China falls under the consular jurisdiction of the Paraguayan Embassy in Seoul, South Korea. Contact that mission (or a Paraguayan consulate in your country of residence) to confirm current procedure before applying.

· No PRC embassy· Seoul jurisdiction

/02

Gather core documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages, recent passport photos, a completed visa application form, proof of accommodation, a round-trip flight itinerary, and proof of sufficient funds (bank statements).

· Passport 6+ months· Photos· Funds proof

/03

Prepare supporting and legalized documents

Provide travel insurance, an employment/leave letter or business registration, and, where requested, civil or financial documents that have been apostilled or authenticated. Some documents may need certified Spanish translation.

· Insurance· Apostille/authentication· Spanish translation

/04

Submit the application

Lodge the application and pay the consular fee at the responsible Paraguayan mission. Because the mission is outside mainland China, this is often handled by mail/courier or in person during travel; confirm the accepted method.

· Pay consular fee· Mail or in-person

/05

Wait for processing and collect the visa

Allow several weeks for processing and document return. Track your courier and respond promptly to any request for additional documents.

· ~10-20 business days· Track courier

/06

Carry documents at entry

On arrival, present your passport with the valid visa, onward/return ticket, accommodation details and proof of funds. Comply with the stay duration granted by the immigration officer.

· Onward ticket· Proof of funds

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with blank pages

required

Completed Paraguay visa application form

required

Recent passport-style photographs

required

Round-trip / onward flight itinerary

required

Confirmed hotel booking or accommodation proof

required

Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)

required

Travel medical insurance for the trip

recommended

Employment / leave letter or business registration

recommended

Apostilled or authenticated supporting documents (where requested)

recommended

Certified Spanish translations of key documents

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa (single entry)~USD 65Standard consular fee; exact amount confirmed by the issuing mission

Tourist visa (multiple entry)~USD 100If a multiple-entry visa is granted

Document legalization / apostilleVaries (USD 20-60+ per document)Charged by the authority issuing the apostille/authentication

Courier / mailing feesVariesOften needed because application is processed via Seoul jurisdiction

Total estimateUSD 65 — USD 200+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard consular processing

~10-20 business days

Apply via the responsible Paraguayan mission (Seoul jurisdiction for mainland China); add time for courier and document return.

Apply via consulate in country of residence/third country

Varies

If you live in or are traveling through a country with a Paraguayan consulate, you may apply there instead; timelines depend on that mission.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

China not on the visa-exemption list

Paraguay's visa policy does not include China among visa-free nationalities, so a visa must be obtained in advance.

High

/02

No visa-on-arrival for Chinese citizens

Paraguay's visa-on-arrival is limited to a small set of nationalities (e.g., Oman, Qatar); China is not included.

High

/03

No eVisa channel for Chinese nationals

Paraguay does not offer an electronic visa for Chinese ordinary passport holders, so a consular paper visa is required.

Medium

/04

No Paraguayan mission in mainland China

Paraguay recognizes Taiwan rather than the PRC and has no embassy/consulate in mainland China, complicating where applications are filed.

Medium

/05

Document legalization requirements

Supporting documents may need apostille/authentication and Spanish translation, adding cost and lead time.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

China to Paraguay route verified

Confirmed via the Paraguay visa-policy listing and China-side visa-requirement sources that Chinese ordinary passport holders require a consular tourist visa (no visa-free, no visa-on-arrival, no eVisa). Also confirmed Paraguay has no diplomatic mission in mainland China (recognizes Taiwan); mainland China is under the Seoul embassy's consular jurisdiction.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Chinese citizens get a visa on arrival in Paraguay?—

No. Paraguay's visa-on-arrival is limited to a few nationalities (such as Oman and Qatar). Chinese passport holders must obtain a visa in advance from a Paraguayan diplomatic mission.

Is there an eVisa for Paraguay for Chinese travelers?+

Where do I apply if there is no Paraguayan embassy in China?+

How long can I stay in Paraguay as a tourist?+

How much does a Paraguay tourist visa cost?+

How long does processing take?+