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Paraguay Visa for Canada Citizens 2026

Visa Free

Canadian citizens can enter Paraguay visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days per calendar year.

Guide last updated September 30, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay
  • No visa required for stays up to 90 days for tourism or business
  • Proof of onward or return travel ticket
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended, particularly if traveling to rural or border areas, though not always mandatory for entry from Canada
  • Travel health insurance is recommended though not mandatory

Visa types

  • No visa required for Canadian citizens visiting as tourists or for short business trips, for stays totaling up to 90 days per calendar year
  • Business visa is not separately required for short meetings within the 90-day visa-free allowance
  • Temporary residence permit is required for stays beyond 90 days, study, or work, applied for through Paraguay's Dirección General de Migraciones
  • Work visa/permit is required separately for paid employment

Entry conditions

  • Canadians may stay in Paraguay for up to 90 days without a visa within a calendar year, not necessarily consecutive
  • Employment is not permitted under the visa-free tourist entry
  • Immigration may ask for proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel at the port of entry
  • Extensions beyond 90 days require applying for a temporary residence category through Paraguayan immigration authorities before the visa-free period expires
  • Overstaying can result in fines and complications on future entries, so track your cumulative days carefully

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee applies since Canadians are visa-exempt for stays up to 90 days
  • No processing time is needed beyond standard passport control on arrival
  • Temporary residence permits for longer stays typically involve government fees in the range of USD 100-300 plus document legalization costs, with processing over several weeks to a few months
  • No express service applies to the visa-free tourist entry

Tips for Canada travelers

  • Track your cumulative days carefully if making multiple trips to Paraguay within the same calendar year, since the 90-day allowance is annual rather than per-entry
  • Land border crossings from Argentina, Brazil, and Bolivia are common; carry printed proof of accommodation and funds in case of questioning
  • If you plan to extend your stay or seek residency, start the process with Paraguayan immigration well before your 90 days expire
  • Confirm current yellow fever vaccination recommendations with a travel clinic before departure, particularly if combining Paraguay with other South American countries
  • Check Global Affairs Canada's travel advisory for any regional safety notices before departure

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.