Paraguay visa requirements for Namibians

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Namibians visiting Paraguay

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

  • Valid Namibian passport with at least three months validity from the date of visa issuance and one blank page for stamping.
  • Two (2) identical photographs must be submitted, They should be 2" x 2" in Width and Height, and show a close up of your face.
  • Application fee receipt.
  • Completed application form.
  • Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
  • Proof of adequate funds (bank statement).
  • Certificates of good health and of good conduct (letter from police).
  • Travel tickets and copy of itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation.




Paraguay Visa for Namibians

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 10 working days 90 days
Business visa 10 working days 90 days

General Requirements for Paraguay Visa

  • Valid Namibian passport with at least three months validity from the date of visa issuance and one blank page for stamping.
  • Two (2) identical photographs must be submitted, They should be 2" x 2" in Width and Height, and show a close up of your face.
  • Application fee receipt.
  • Completed application form.
  • Stamped, self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
  • Proof of adequate funds (bank statement).
  • Certificates of good health and of good conduct (letter from police).
  • Travel tickets and copy of itinerary.
  • Proof of accommodation.




Paraguay Tourist visa Paraguay Business visa

Paraguay Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The Paraguay Tourist visa is a visa for travellers to Paraguay for reasons other than immigration. 
  • It is also known as a Short stay visa which is why the visa is only issued for a short period of time. 
  • Namibians who want to visit Paraguay to visit family/relatives or for tourism and leisure purposes are eligible for this type of visa. 
  • Original, signed passport valid for 6 months beyond stay, and with at least one blank passport page available for visa stamps. In addition, send two photo-copies of the passport personal information page.
  • Two signed Paraguay visa application forms. After placing your order, fill out the application forms included in your Visa Application Kit.
  • Two copies of a document, such as Drivers License, State ID, Utility Bill, showing the applicant's current address.
  • Proof of Travel Arrangements.
  • Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Paraguay. 
  • If a child under 18 years is coming to Paraguay without one or both parents or legal guardians, a consent form signed by the non-accompanying parent or legal guardian is required.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in destination such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement. 
  • Single Entry visa is issued for 90 days from the date of entry.
  • Visas are usually processed in 10 working days. Rush and Emergency service may be available for additional fees.
  • Itinerary. Copy of round trip tickets or confirmed itinerary
  • Bank Statement. Copies of bank statements from the past 6 months.
  • Hotel Reservations

Paraguay Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

  • The business visa is issued to foreign nationals who intend to travel to Paraguay for business purposes. This is a short-stay visa and it permits a stay of no longer than 90 days.
  • The business visa permits you to attended business meetings, trade fairs and to take part in conferences in Paraguay.
  • Two signed Paraguay visa application forms. After placing your order, fill out the application forms included in your  Visa Application Kit.
  • Two copies of a document, such as Drivers License, State ID, Utility Bill, showing the applicant's current address. The passport used for your visa application must contain at least two blank pages (for entry/exit stamps) and have a validity of not less than three months beyond the date you intend to leave Paraguay.
  • You are also required to obtain a letter of invitation from the partner company/organization in Paraguay. This letter must state the purpose of your visit and who will take care of your expenses (your company or the partner company) while in Paraguay.
  • If there exist previous trade relations between your company and the partner company in Paraguay, you are required to provide proof of this. This could be bills of lading, customs clearance, receipts of payment or any similar documents.
  • You are required to submit a letter of introduction from your company explaining its commercial activities, your position in the company,  the purpose of your travel and who is financing it.
  • Please note that as a business traveller, you are not allowed to seek public funds while in the country nor can you receive payment for any services rendered while you are there.
  • flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Paraguay.
  • Visas are usually processed in 10 working days.
  • This is a short-stay visa and it permits a stay of no longer than 90 days.

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 Namibia

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There is currently no Embassy of Paraguary in Namibia. Applicants are to visit a neighboring country for their visa applications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main currency used in Paraguay?

The main currency used in Paraguay is the Paraguayan guaraní.

Is Paraguay a safe place to visit?

Paraguay is generally a safe country, though it has its many dangers in the form of petty crime, violent crime, smuggling, money laundering, corrupt police and many others. Just apply basic precaution measures and you should be fine.

Is Paraguay poor?

More than 30 per cent of the population lives in poverty, according to the central bank, and Paraguay ranks near the bottom among South American countries in reducing poverty over the last decade, according to the United Nations. Social spending on anti-poverty projects is minimal, largely because taxation is lacking.

What is the official language of Paraguay?

The official language of Paraguay is Spanish and Paraguayan Guaraní. Guarani specifically the primary variety known as Paraguayan Guarani, is an indigenous language of South America that belongs to the Tupi–Guarani family of the Tupian languages.