Paraguay Tourist Entry — visa-free 90 days for ~72 nationalities + Mercosurfor 🇫🇷 France citizens travelling to 🇵🇾 Paraguay
France passport holders do not require a visa to enter Paraguay. You may travel directly without any advance application or prior approval. You may stay up to 90 days per entry.
📋Required Documents4
- ✓Nationality on Paraguay’s ~72-country visa-waiver list
EU, US, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR, IL, UK + all South America.
- ✓Passport valid at least 6 months beyond entry
Mercosur nationals may use a national ID card.
- ✓Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds
- ✓Proof of onward or return travel
ℹ️What to Expect
As a France passport holder, you can enter Paraguay without applying for a visa in advance. Present your valid passport at the port of entry and confirm your intended stay is within up to 90 days. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel, sufficient funds, and accommodation details. Always verify current requirements with the Paraguay embassy or official government website before booking travel.
📎Supporting Documents (may strengthen your application)
- ○Stay up to 90 days (rolling window, not annual); one 90-day extension via DGM
- ○Travellers from non-waiver countries must obtain a consular visa in advance
🌐Why France passport holders do not need a visa for Paraguay
France passport holders can enter Paraguay without a visa because of an existing bilateral visa-waiver agreement or diplomatic arrangement between the two countries. This means France citizens benefit from streamlined entry and do not need to apply in advance — a valid passport is sufficient at the border.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 · Source: official government portal
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