Paraguay visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Ugandans visiting Paraguay

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

  • An Ugandan 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).
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • 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 Ugandans

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

  • An Ugandan 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).
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • 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 Tourist Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • Ugandans looking to visit Paraguay for tourism purposes can apply for the Paraguayan tourist visa.
    • The Paraguayan tourist visa has two types:
    • The single-entry visa -- valid for 90 days from the date of entry.
    • The multiple-entry visa -- valid for 90 days for a maximum of 10 years.
    • Travelers must make sure that their passports are stamped by an immigration official, dated and signed on arrival.
    • Travelers without an entry stamp in their passport will be fined when leaving the country.
    • It is important that single parents traveling with their children are aware that immigration officers will ask for documentary evidence of parental responsibility. So you have to bring proof that the child/children you are traveling with is (are) yours.
    • Due to the risk of Zika, pregnant women should avoid traveling to Paraguay.
    • After your stay has expired, when leaving Paraguay by air you must pay an airport departure tax.
    • Some airlines include this airport departure tax in the cost of the airline ticket, so it is recommended that you check with the airline to determine whether or not the departure tax has been included.
    • Vaccinations for the following are required: 
    • Yellow fever.
    • Hepatitis B.
    • Measles.
    • Rabies.
    • Polio.
    • Malaria.
    • There are random and regular police checks in Paraguay, so make sure you are with your documentation all the time.
    • If you’re under 18 and traveling across borders in the region without one or both parents, it is advisable to have written permission to travel from both parents, duly certified by the Paraguayan embassy.
    • Try to keep away from isolated or poorly lit areas at night and avoid walking in downtown Asunción, Ciudad del Este and Pedro Juan Caballero alone during nighttime.

    Paraguay Business Visa Eligibility & Requirements

    • The Paraguayan business visa allows Ugandans visiting Paraguay to engage in any business activity they want.
    • The Ugandan traveler is required to have a covering letter stating 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 copy of a police record or a clearance certificate, duly notarized and legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs must be provided by the applicant.
    • Invitation Letter from a host in Paraguay must be provided. The inviting 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 also be provided.

    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 Uganda

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    Paraguay currently does not maintain an embassy in Uganda. Citizens of Uganda are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    How large is Paraguay economy?

    Paraguay is the 94th largest economy in the world by GDP (41,851 million US$).

    Are there any unexpected costs when processing a Paraguay visa?

    Yes, probably. When processing a visa to Paraguay, there are additional costs involved in obtaining, notarizing, and apostilling the required documents. Intending travelers should take note of this and factor it into their budget.

    What currency is used in Paraguay?

    The guaraní (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡwaɾaˈni] is the national currency unit of Paraguay. The money is denoted with the symbol "PYG".

    Can you spend US Dollars in Paraguay?

    Paraguay maintains a free monetary exchange policy and the purchase and sale of foreign currencies is not subject to any controls or regulations. US Dollars, which are more easily negotiable than Pounds Sterling, are widely accepted throughout the country.