Paraguay visa requirements for Malaysians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Malaysians visiting Paraguay

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

  • A Malaysia passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (50 mm x 70 mm) taken in white background.
  • Proof of financial support in form of a bank statement.
  • Proof of accommodation in form of a hotel reservation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket to show that you will leave the country once your visa expires.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay. 
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Paraguay Visa for Malaysians

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
Tourist visa one week 90 days
Business visa one week 90 days

General Requirements for Paraguay Visa

  • A Malaysia passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (50 mm x 70 mm) taken in white background.
  • Proof of financial support in form of a bank statement.
  • Proof of accommodation in form of a hotel reservation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket to show that you will leave the country once your visa expires.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • A police report showing the traveler does not have a criminal record.
  • Medical Insurance to cover duration of entire stay. 
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.
Paraguay Tourist visa Paraguay Business visa

Paraguay Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Paraguayan business visa allows Malaysians visiting Paraguay to engage in any business activity they want.
  • Applicants are required to provide a business cover letter. The letter must include the following:
    • Purpose of the visit
    • Duration of stay.
    • The company sponsoring the visit.
    • Nature of business to be performed.
    • Name and address of reference to be visited.
    • Places to be visited.
  • An original of police Record / Clearance Certificate, duly notarized and legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs must be provided by the applicant.
  • Invitation Letter from Paraguay must be provided.
  • The Invitee company has to present the original invitation to the Paraguay Ministry (MRE-Passport office).
  • Round- trip tickets, the travel itinerary, and hotel bookings must be provided.
  • Valid Registration paper from the  Chamber of Commerce and a valid copy of Company Registration must be provided.

Paraguay Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • Malaysians can travel to Paraguay with a tourist visa if their intention is to visit the country for tourism and visitation purposes.
  • The Paraguayan tourist visa has two types:
    • Single-entry visa: this visa is valid for 90 days from the date of entry.
    • Multiple-entry visa: this visa is valid for 90 days for a maximum of 10 years.
  • You must make sure on arrival that your passport is stamped by an immigration official, dated and signed. Anybody without an entry stamp in their passport will be fined when leaving the country.
  • Original Passport  that must be valid at least 6 months beyond the departure date of your trip  is required.
  • Copy of round trip Itinerary, reservation printed out from Internet are accepted.
  • Proof of financial solvency must be provided. This can come in form of a bank statement.
  • Proof of residence address, such as state’s drivers license, identification ID or utility bill showing current address must be provided. 
  • The adult applicant is required to  apply in person. 
  • Minors under (18) years old needs to apply through their parents, or by their legal guardian. The application must be signed by both parents and presented along with: 
    • Minor original passport.
    • Copy of the birth certificate.
    • Copy of both parents Identification (father and mother ID cards).
  • After your stay has expired, when leaving Paraguay by air you must pay an airport departure tax.

Paraguay Visa Fees

Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Paraguay Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Malaysia

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Paraguay currently does not maintain an embassy in Malaysia.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Paraguay safe to visit?

Paraguay is generally a safe country though it has its many dangers in the form of petty crime.

Do I need a visa to visit Paraguay?

Malaysians must apply for a visa in order to enter Paraguay.

How long does it take to get a visa to Paraguay?

It takes about a week for a Paraguay visa to be processed.

How much is Paraguay visa fee?

The Paraguay visa fee is 160 dollars.