Costa Rica
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Paraguay visa for Costa Rican citizens
Entry requirement
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Paraguayan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
ParaguayCosta Rica Visa-free, 180 days Costa Rica visa for citizens of Paraguay
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.
Costa Rican 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).
Good to know
How long Costa Rican citizens can stay in Paraguay
Costa Rican citizens may stay in Paraguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Paraguay.
Paraguay’s neighbours for Costa Rican citizens
Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina admit Costa Rican citizens visa-free.
Paraguayan citizens travelling to Costa Rica
No visa is needed by Paraguayan citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Costa Rica and Paraguay.
Frequently asked questions
Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Costa Rican citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Paraguay?
Costa Rican citizens can stay in Paraguay for up to 90 days.
Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Costa Rica?
No visa is needed by Paraguayan citizens for Costa Rica, for stays of up to 180 days.
Can Costa Rican citizens enter Paraguay visa-free?
Yes, Costa Rican citizens can enter Paraguay without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.