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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit PY?

Q: Can I enter Paraguay with just my Brazilian ID card?

Yes. Under the Mercosur travel-document agreement, Brazilians may enter using a valid national ID card (RG) issued less than 10 years ago and in good condition, instead of a passport.

Q: How long can I stay in Paraguay?

Up to 90 consecutive days as a tourist. This can be extended one time at a Paraguayan migration office (Migraciones) before your authorized period expires.

Q: Is there an entry fee?

No. Entry registration at migration control posts is free. There is no tourist visa fee for Brazilians.

Q: What happens if I overstay?

Overstaying your authorized period or failing to present your proof of entry on departure results in a fine of approximately PYG 669,012 (about 6 daily minimum wages).

Q: Do I need vaccinations?

No vaccination is generally required, but a yellow fever vaccination certificate may be requested if you are arriving from a country with risk of yellow fever transmission.

Brazilian ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Paraguay for tourism. As fellow Mercosur members, Brazilians may enter visa-free and stay up to 90 days, extendable once. Brazil and Paraguay are both full members of Mercosur, which grants Brazilian citizens visa-free entry to Paraguay for tourism and short visits. Brazilian ordinary passport holders need no visa and may stay up to 90 consecutive days, which can be extended one time at a Paraguayan migration office. Under the Mercosur travel-document agreement, Brazilians can enter Paraguay using either a valid passport or a valid Brazilian national identity card (RG) issued less than 10 years ago and in good condition. There is no entry fee; the only requirement is to register the entry at an official migration control post (free) and retain the proof of entry to present on departure. Overstaying the authorized period results in a fine. Beyond tourism, Brazilians also enjoy residence and work rights in Paraguay under the broader Mercosur Residence Agreement, but that is a separate process from a tourist visit. This verdict was verified against the official Paraguay National Migration Directorate (Migraciones) website, which confirms Mercosur citizens require no visa and may use national ID documents.

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE 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

Visa-free (Mercosur freedom of movement)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 consecutive days, extendable once

per entry

Entries

Multiple

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (free entry registration)

consular fee only

Processing time

None - entry stamped on arrival

standard track

Validity

Per entry; extension granted at migration office

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

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Confirm your travel document is valid

Carry a valid Brazilian ordinary passport, or a Brazilian national ID card (RG/Carteira de Identidade) issued less than 10 years ago and in good condition, accepted under the Mercosur travel-document agreement.

· Passport or RG· RG under 10 years old

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No visa application needed

Because Brazil and Paraguay are Mercosur members, no visa is required for tourist visits of up to 90 days. There is nothing to apply for before travel.

· Visa-free· Mercosur

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Travel to Paraguay

Enter by air (Asuncion - Silvio Pettirossi International Airport) or by land through border crossings such as Ciudad del Este (Friendship Bridge from Foz do Iguacu) or Pedro Juan Caballero.

· Air or land entry

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Present your document to a National Migration Directorate (DNM) officer and have your entry registered. Registration is free and mandatory for all travelers.

· Free registration· Mandatory

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Keep your proof of entry

Retain the entry stamp or migration record. You must present it when leaving the country to avoid fines.

· Keep entry proof

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Extend if needed (optional)

If you wish to stay beyond 90 days as a tourist, request a single extension at a Migraciones office before your authorized period expires.

· One extension· Apply before expiry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items

Personalized checklist

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Valid Brazilian ordinary passport OR national ID (RG) under 10 years old

required

Document in good condition with clearly recognizable photo

required

Proof of onward or return travel (may be requested)

recommended

Proof of accommodation or address in Paraguay

recommended

Sufficient funds for the stay

recommended

Entry registration with migration officer on arrival

required

Retain entry stamp / migration record for departure

required

Travel insurance

optional

Yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a risk area

recommended

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa required for Brazilian (Mercosur) citizens

Entry registration0Free at all official migration control posts

Overstay / lost entry-proof finePYG 669,012Penalty (approx. 6 daily minimum wages) if you overstay or fail to present entry proof on exit

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate

No advance application; entry is registered and stamped at the border or airport on arrival.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

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Both countries are Mercosur full members

Brazil and Paraguay belong to Mercosur, which grants freedom of movement and visa-free travel between member states.

High

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Tourism / short visit

Stays up to 90 days for tourism are covered by the visa-free regime; no visa channel applies.

High

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Right to residence and work

Beyond tourism, Brazilians can apply for residence under the Mercosur Residence Agreement - a separate process, not needed for a short visit.

Medium

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Family visits

Many Brazilians have family or business ties in border cities like Ciudad del Este, also covered visa-free.

Medium

/07 — On arrival

After you land

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Immigration

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

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Customs

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

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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

Brazil to Paraguay route verified

Confirmed visa-free status for Brazilian ordinary passport holders against the official Paraguay National Migration Directorate (Migraciones); 90-day stay and Mercosur national-ID entry option verified.

/09 — The questions