South Africa to Paraguay visa requirements

South African ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa for tourist/short visits to Paraguay. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days, based on a bilateral visa-waiver agreement in force since 2004. A South Africa (ZA) ordinary passport holder traveling to Paraguay (PY) for tourism or a short visit does not require a visa. South Africa is on Paraguay's visa-exemption list (mutual visa-waiver agreement signed 19 July 2004), allowing visa-free entry for up to 90 days within a 365-day period. Travelers are simply admitted at the port of entry after immigration checks — no eVisa, no visa-on-arrival, and no pre-registration is required. Paraguay is in South America and is NOT part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route. To qualify for visa-free entry you must hold a passport valid for at least six months, show proof of onward/return travel, and be prepared to demonstrate sufficient funds and accommodation. The 90-day stay can be extended once for a further 90 days (up to 180 days total) by applying in person at the Dirección General de Migraciones in Asunción or Ciudad del Este for a fee. This guidance reflects the policy as verified on 2026-05-30; always reconfirm with the Embassy of Paraguay in Pretoria before departure, as policies can change.