Paraguay visa requirements for Angolans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Angolans visiting Paraguay

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Paraguayan Visa.

  • Angola passport that is valid for at least 3 months beyond stay in Paraguay.
  • Passport should have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
  • Applicants are required to completely fill and signed the Paraguay visa application form.
  • Bank statements of the last 6 months should show proof of sufficient funds throughout the duration of stay. 
  • Letter from the police showing proof of the absence of criminal records in Angola.
  • A copy of the airline ticket/travel itinerary showing entry and exit from Paraguay is required.
  • Two recent 2 x 2 color passport photographs in front view and with a plain background are required.
  • Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
  • For children under 18 years, an authorization note signed by both parents along with a copy of parent’s ID is required
  • Application form of minors should be signed by both parents and birth certificate should also be provided. 
  • Applicants' signature on the visa application should match with the passport or visa will be rejected.

Paraguay Visa for Angolans

Facts about Paraguay

Paraguay is a landlocked country often ignored by travelers. The country is a hidden-gem in tourism. Contrary to popular opinion, there are a number of exciting things for tourists to do during their vacation in Paraguay. Tourists who like adventure and practice of extreme sports will feel at home in the country as there are infrastructures that support this. Zip-lining, rappelling, and hiking through virgin forests can be done here. Tourists in the country can also visit one of the flowing rivers which have perfect conditions for fishing, tour, and excursions. Tourists are sure to be engaged in one activity or the other during their time in Paraguay.
 
Paraguay is one of the least visited countries in South America. The visit of tourists to the country in 2011 was a 12% increase over the number of tourists that visited in 2010. The number in 2010 was 465,264 which rose to 520,926 in 2011. In recent times, the number of visits to the country has increased as the country hosted over 1.2 million tourists in 2015.
 
The importation of items such as firearms, medications, toys resembling weapons, or other protected species. There are prohibitions for used motor vehicles over ten years old and soaps/detergents that contain sodium tripolyphosphate.

Types of Paraguay Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Business visa 2 to 15 business days 90 days
Tourist visa 2 to 15 business days 90 days

General Requirements for Paraguay Visa

  • Angola passport that is valid for at least 3 months beyond stay in Paraguay.
  • Passport should have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
  • Applicants are required to completely fill and signed the Paraguay visa application form.
  • Bank statements of the last 6 months should show proof of sufficient funds throughout the duration of stay. 
  • Letter from the police showing proof of the absence of criminal records in Angola.
  • A copy of the airline ticket/travel itinerary showing entry and exit from Paraguay is required.
  • Two recent 2 x 2 color passport photographs in front view and with a plain background are required.
  • Certificate of vaccination against yellow fever.
  • For children under 18 years, an authorization note signed by both parents along with a copy of parent’s ID is required
  • Application form of minors should be signed by both parents and birth certificate should also be provided. 
  • Applicants' signature on the visa application should match with the passport or visa will be rejected.
Paraguay Business visa Paraguay Tourist visa

Paraguay Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Angola passport that is valid for at least 3 months after exiting Paraguay.
  • Passport should have at least one blank page for the visa stamp.
  • A copy of a signed Paraguay application form that is completely filled.
  • 2 copies of recent 2 x 2  passport photographs with a plain background are required.
  • For children under 18 years, an authorization note signed by both parents along with a copy of the parent’s ID is required.
  • A business letter from the host company explaining the nature of the business to be performed, the financial responsibility of applicants’ names and the address of the company is required.
  • The letter should be signed by an officer of the company.
  • A business letter from the sending company in Paraguay stating that the applicant is of good morals and the employer of the applicant is aware of the business trip to Paraguay.
  •  The letter should state applicant status held in the company and should be addressed to the Embassy of Paraguay.

Paraguay Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • A tourist visa allows travellers to visit Paraguay for sightseeing and recreational purposes.
  • With a tourist visa, applicants can visit friends and relatives.
  • Original Angolan passport that is valid for at least 3 months after staying in Paraguay
  • Passport should have at least one blank page for the entry stamp.
  • The Paraguay visa application form should is correctly filled and signed by the applicant.
  • 2 recent colour passport photographs taken with a plain background is required.
  • Letter of invitation from host stating purpose and duration of stay in Paraguay.
  • A letter of invitation must also include the address and identifications of the applicant's host. 
  • Proof of accommodation such as hotel reservation or confirmation is required.
  • Holders of this visa cannot engage in business activities.
  • All travellers are required to have a yellow fever vaccination certificate

Paraguay Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Business visa

65.00 (USD)

Tourist visa

65.00 (USD)

Paraguay Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Angola

Location

Address

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There is currently no Embassy of Paraguay in Angola, however, applicants are advised to apply at the Embassy of Paraguay in Pretoria, South Africa.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the official language of Paraguay?
Spanish and Guaraní are Paraguay's official languages. Nearly 87% of the country's population speaks Spanish. Guaraní is spoken by about 4,650,000 people, accounting for over 90% of the people of Paraguay.
What is the Currency of Paraguay?
The official currency of Paraguay is called the Guaraní. Its code is PYG and it is denoted as ₲. The Guaraní is made up of 100 units called centimos. However, due to inflation, the use of centimos was abolished.
What is Paraguay Known for?
Paraguay boasts the world's biggest working hydroelectric power plant, on the river Parana. Shared with Brazil, the Itaipu dam generates nearly all of Paraguay's electricity.