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Paraguay visa for Cape Verdean citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Paraguay.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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 Cape Verdean citizens apply for a visa for Paraguay

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

The nearest Paraguayan missions to Praia are in Lisbon, Portugal (2,996 km from Praia), Málaga, Spain (3,072 km) and Brasília, Brazil (4,345 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Cape Verde is decided by Paraguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Cape Verde

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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.

Cape Verdean citizens planning a trip to Paraguay can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Paraguay (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Cape Verdean citizens can stay in Paraguay

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

How Cape Verdean citizens apply

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

Paraguay’s neighbours for Cape Verdean citizens

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

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Cape Verde

Cape Verde issues Paraguayan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do Cape Verdean citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

Cape Verdean citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Paraguay.

Is there an embassy of Paraguay in Cape Verde?

No. Paraguay has no embassy in Cape Verde. The nearest Paraguayan embassy is in Lisbon, Portugal, 2,996 km from Praia.

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 Cape Verde?

Cape Verde issues Paraguayan citizens a visa on arrival, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can Cape Verdean citizens enter Paraguay visa-free?

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

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.