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Paraguay visa for Malawian citizens

Visa required

Paraguay requires Malawian 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

Paraguay’s tourist visa costs PYG 585,385 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is migraciones.gov.py. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days, extendable once by a period no longer than the first.

Where Malawian citizens apply for a visa for Paraguay

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

The nearest Paraguayan missions to Lilongwe are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,437 km from Lilongwe), Doha, Qatar (4,775 km) and Cairo, Egypt (4,892 km). Paraguay sets which of its missions takes applications from Malawi; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Malawi

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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.

Malawian 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 21 January 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Paraguay (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Malawian citizens can stay in Paraguay

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

How Malawian citizens apply

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

Paraguay’s neighbours for Malawian citizens

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

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Malawi

Paraguayan citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Malawian citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

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

Is there an embassy of Paraguay in Malawi?

No. Paraguay has no embassy in Malawi. The nearest Paraguayan embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,437 km from Lilongwe.

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 Malawi?

Paraguayan citizens receive their visa for Malawi at the border; it covers up to 30 days.

Can Malawian citizens enter Paraguay visa-free?

No; Malawian 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.