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Egypt to Paraguay visa requirements

Q: Is Paraguay in the Schengen area?

No. Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America and is not part of the Schengen area. The Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply; Paraguay sets its own entry rules.

Q: Can I get a visa on arrival at Asuncion airport?

Paraguay offers an entry/airport visa only at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asuncion, paid in cash USD, and only for specific nationalities (officially confirmed for Oman and Qatar). Egyptian eligibility is not confirmed, so do not rely on it.

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

A standard Paraguayan short-stay/tourist visa typically allows up to 90 days. Confirm the exact authorized period stamped at entry.

Q: What documents do I need to apply?

A passport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay, application form, photos, proof of onward travel, accommodation, sufficient funds, and the consular fee. A yellow fever certificate may be needed if arriving from an endemic area.

Q: How much does the visa cost?

The consular tourist visa is roughly USD 100-160 depending on the mission. The airport entry visa for eligible nationals is about USD 150-160 in cash.

Egyptian ordinary passport holders generally need a visa obtained in advance from a Paraguayan diplomatic mission to visit Paraguay for tourism. Some travel aggregators claim Egypt can enter "with only a passport," but the most authoritative and current sources (Wikipedia's maintained Paraguay visa-policy data and Sherpa) indicate a consular visa is required, and the only confirmed visa-on-arrival nationalities are Oman and Qatar. Because the no-visa channel cannot be confirmed against an official Paraguayan source, travelers should treat this route as visa-required and apply before departure. Paraguay is a landlocked South American country and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so no Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS applies. For Egyptian (EG) ordinary passport holders there is significant source conflict: a cluster of secondary aggregators (VisaHQ, ParaguayResidencia, The Visa Experts) repeat legacy text stating that nationals of Egypt, Cuba, Jordan, Lebanon, Indonesia, India, Morocco, the Vatican, the Philippines and Vietnam "can enter with only a passport." However, Wikipedia's actively maintained "Visa policy of Paraguay" page lists ONLY Oman and Qatar as visa-on-arrival eligible and places Egypt in the visa-required category, and Sherpa (joinsherpa) confirms Egyptian citizens "must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling." The official Embassy of Paraguay in Egypt visa page (embajadas.paraguay.gov.py/egipto) could not be reached to confirm a no-visa channel. Following a conservative standard for traveler safety, the verdict is visa-required: apply for a tourist (turismo) visa in advance at the Paraguayan Embassy in Cairo or the nearest Paraguayan consulate. The standard Paraguay short-stay visa permits up to 90 days. Where a visa-on-arrival/entry visa applies for eligible nationals, it is issued only at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asunción), in cash USD, and is not available at land borders. Passport must be valid 6 months beyond stay, with proof of onward travel.

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.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Consular tourist visa (visa de turismo), obtained in advance from a Paraguayan diplomatic mission

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry (standard short-stay)

per entry

Entries

Typically single entry; multiple-entry available at consular discretion

from issue date

Visa fee

Approximately USD 100-160 (consular tourist visa; varies by mission)

consular fee only

Processing time

Roughly 5-15 business days; some applications referred to Asunción may take longer

standard track

Validity

Visa generally valid up to 90 days from issue for the authorized stay

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm the requirement with the Paraguayan mission

Contact the Embassy of Paraguay in Cairo (or the nearest Paraguayan consulate accredited to Egypt) to confirm current tourist-visa requirements, fees and document list, since sources conflict on whether Egypt has a no-visa channel.

· Embassy of Paraguay - Cairo· Confirm before booking

/02

Gather required documents

Prepare a passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay with blank pages, recent passport photos, completed application form, proof of onward/return travel and accommodation, and proof of sufficient funds.

· 6-month passport validity· Onward ticket required

/03

Complete the visa application form

Fill out the Paraguayan tourist (turismo) visa application form provided by the consulate, or via the Ministry of Foreign Affairs online system where applicable.

· Tourist (turismo) category

/04

Submit application and pay the fee

Lodge the application in person or by the consulate's accepted method, pay the consular fee, and obtain a receipt and reference number.

· Consular fee USD ~100-160

/05

Wait for processing and collect the visa

Allow several business days to a few weeks; some files are referred to Asunción for approval. Collect the passport with the visa sticker once notified.

· ~5-15 business days

/06

Travel and enter Paraguay

Enter Paraguay (e.g., via Silvio Pettirossi International Airport in Asunción) presenting the visa, passport, onward ticket and proof of funds to immigration.

· Keep entry stamp· Up to 90-day stay

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Egypt -> Paraguay · Consular tourist visa (visa de turismo), obtained in advance from a Paraguayan diplomatic mission

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredEgyptian ordinary passport valid at least 6 months beyond intended stay

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one or two blank passport pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted Paraguayan tourist visa application form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RequiredRecent passport-size color photographs (white background)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredConfirmed round-trip or onward air ticket out of Paraguay

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds (bank statements)

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

required

RequiredConsular visa fee in the accepted currency

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RecommendedYellow fever vaccination certificate if arriving from/transiting an endemic area

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Paraguay - Wikipedia Visa requirements for Egyptian citizens - Wikipedia Paraguayan visa requirements for Egyptian citizens - Sherpa

Application link included: Visa policy of Paraguay - Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Consular tourist visa feeUSD ~100-160Charged by the Paraguayan embassy/consulate; varies by mission and reciprocity

Visa-on-arrival / entry visa (where applicable)USD 150-160 (cash)Issued only at Silvio Pettirossi Airport, Asunción; cash USD only, no cards, not at land borders

Photo and document serviceUSD ~5-20Optional, for photos, copies and form assistance

Total estimateUSD 100 — USD 180incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard consular processing

~5-15 business days

Apply at the Paraguayan embassy/consulate in advance; some files referred to Asunción may take longer.

Airport entry visa (eligible nationals only)

Issued on arrival

Only at Asunción airport in cash USD; eligibility for Egyptian nationals is not officially confirmed, so do not rely on it.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Egypt is not on Paraguay's confirmed visa-exemption list

Wikipedia's maintained Paraguay visa-policy data and Sherpa both classify Egyptian ordinary passport holders as needing a visa rather than visa-free entry.

High

/02

Only Oman and Qatar are confirmed for visa on arrival

The current Paraguay visa-policy source lists only Oman and Qatar as VOA-eligible, so Egypt cannot rely on an arrival channel.

High

/03

Source conflict and unverified official page

Several aggregators claim 'passport only' entry, but the official Paraguayan embassy-in-Egypt page could not be confirmed, so the conservative default is visa-required.

Medium

/04

Reciprocity and document scrutiny

Paraguay applies reciprocity-based requirements and expects proof of onward travel and funds, reinforcing advance-visa handling for non-exempt nationalities.

Medium

/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 · major

Egypt to Paraguay route verified

Verified against Wikipedia visa-policy data, Sherpa and travel aggregators. Sources conflict; conservative verdict set to visa-required pending official Paraguayan confirmation. Note that some sources claim passport-only entry for Egypt.

/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do Egyptian passport holders need a visa for Paraguay?—

In general, yes. The most reliable current sources indicate Egyptian ordinary passport holders should obtain a tourist visa in advance from a Paraguayan diplomatic mission. Some aggregators claim passport-only entry, but this is not officially confirmed, so apply for a visa to be safe.

Is Paraguay in the Schengen area?+

Can I get a visa on arrival at Asuncion airport?+

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

What documents do I need to apply?+

How much does the visa cost?+

/11 — Passport tools