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Paraguay visa for Beninese citizens

Visa required

Paraguay requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index

Which Paraguay visa?

Tourist entry (estadía transitoria) and extension of stay (prórroga de permanencia transitoria)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days, extendable once by a period no longer than the first
Fee
PYG 585,385

Apply on DNM – Prórroga de permanencia transitoria

All visa types for Paraguay

For the tourist visa, Paraguay’s official sources give a standard fee of PYG 585,385, and applications are made on migraciones.gov.py. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by a period no longer than the first.

Where Beninese citizens apply for a visa for Paraguay

Paraguay has no embassy or consulate in Benin on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest Paraguayan missions to Porto-Novo are in Málaga, Spain (3,435 km from Porto-Novo), Lisbon, Portugal (3,773 km) and Cairo, Egypt (3,971 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Benin is decided by Paraguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Benin

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Travel advice for Paraguay

  • US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Benin to Paraguay, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Paraguay at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 18 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Paraguay (updated 21 January 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Paraguay (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Beninese citizens can stay in Paraguay

How long Beninese citizens may stay in Paraguay is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Beninese citizens apply

Paraguay has no embassy or career consulate in Benin. Beninese citizens apply through a mission of Paraguay accredited to Benin from abroad; the official visa portal of Paraguay names the right place.

Paraguay’s neighbours for Beninese citizens

Brazil and Argentina require Beninese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Benin

Benin requires a visa from Paraguayan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

Paraguay requires Beninese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of Paraguay in Benin?

No. Paraguay has no embassy in Benin. The nearest Paraguayan consulate general is in Málaga, Spain, 3,435 km from Porto-Novo.

How much does the Paraguay tourist visa cost?

Paraguay’s official sources give a standard fee of PYG 585,385 for the tourist visa.

Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Benin?

Benin requires a visa from Paraguayan citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

Can Beninese citizens enter Paraguay visa-free?

No; Beninese citizens need a visa for Paraguay obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.