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Paraguay Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa Free

French citizens can enter Paraguay visa-free for tourism or business for up to 90 days, needing only a valid passport at the border.

Guide last updated September 23, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for the duration of the stay (6 months' validity commonly requested by airlines)
  • No visa application or form for stays up to 90 days
  • Proof of sufficient funds may be requested but is rarely checked
  • Return or onward ticket recommended
  • No photo or biometrics required in advance
  • Travel health insurance: not mandatory but recommended

Visa types

  • None required for tourism or business visits up to 90 days
  • Longer stays, work, or study require a visa arranged in advance through a Paraguayan embassy or consulate

Entry conditions

  • Visa-free stay limited to 90 days
  • No paid employment permitted on the visa-free entry
  • On arrival, present your passport to the immigration officer at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (Asuncion) or a land border crossing
  • Extensions beyond 90 days can be requested at Paraguay's Directorate General of Migration before the initial period expires

Fees & processing time

  • No visa fee for the visa-free entry
  • No service fee
  • Total cost estimate: PYG/EUR 0 for entry itself
  • Processing time: immediate at the border
  • No express option needed since no visa application is involved

Tips for France travelers

  • Carry proof of accommodation and your return ticket, as border officers may ask for them
  • Common issues: arriving without proof of onward travel
  • Check France Diplomatie advisories for regional guidance
  • Extensions must be requested before the 90-day period runs out to avoid overstay fines
  • Spanish and Guarani are the local languages — carrying printed hotel confirmations in Spanish can help at land crossings

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.