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Paraguay visa for French citizens

Entry requirement

Visa-free up to 90 days

No visa is needed by French citizens for Paraguay, for stays of up to 90 days.

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at mre.gov.py

For longer stays: study, work and residence

All visa types for Paraguay

Paraguayan citizens travelling to France

ParaguayFrance Visa-free, 90 days France 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.

French 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 French citizens can stay in Paraguay

French citizens may stay in Paraguay for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Paraguay.

Paraguay’s neighbours for French citizens

Bolivia, Brazil and Argentina admit French citizens visa-free.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to France

No visa is needed by Paraguayan citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between France and Paraguay.

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

No visa is needed by French citizens for Paraguay, for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can French citizens stay in Paraguay?

French citizens can stay in Paraguay for up to 90 days.

Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for France?

No visa is needed by Paraguayan citizens for France, for stays of up to 90 days.

Can French citizens enter Paraguay visa-free?

Yes, French 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.