Paraguay Info
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Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2006 8:44 am Post subject: VISA TO PARAGUAY / PARAGUAY VISA GUIDE |
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VISA TO PARAGUAY
Visas
Required by all except the following entering as tourists for stays of up to 90 days:
(a) nationals of the UK, the EU and Japan;
(b) nationals of Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Israel, Japan, Liechtenstein, Norway, Panama, Peru, South Africa, Switzerland, Uruguay and Venezuela;
(c) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within six hours provided holding onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.
Documentation: Passport valid for six months after the intended length of stay required by all except nationals of Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay with valid ID cards entering as tourists directly from their own country.
Types of visa and cost
Tourist and Business: Single-entry: US$62 Multiple-entry: US$89
Validity
90 days from date of issue.
Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy).
Application requirements
(a) Valid passport (plus two photocopies from page with personal data).
(b) Two completed application forms.
(c) Two passport-size photos.
(d) Self-addressed envelope for postal applications.
(e) Fee, payable in cash, bank transfer (or cheque).
The following requirements must be presented with two photocopies:
(f) Proof of adequate funds (bank statement or credit card).
(g) Travel tickets and copy of itinerary.
For business visas:
(a)-(g) and,
(h) A covering letter from employer including name of contact in Paraguay (two photocopies).
Note: Postal applications are accepted only from Australia, Iceland and New Zealand and will not be processed until return post is paid or a courier service is arranged. A self-addressed envelope must be included with all postal applications.
Processing time
2 to 3 days. May take 20-30 days for countries with no diplomatic relation with Paraguay.
Temporary residence
If you wish to stay longer than three months as a visitor you must produce a 'Certificado de Buena Conducta' (certificate of good conduct) in order to apply for a permanent residence permit. The certificate must be obtained from a local police station in your home country as the Honorary Consul cannot issue one. It must be issued in the month before leaving your home country and must be valid for six months. |
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