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Canada visa for Paraguayan citizens

Visa required

Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at international.gc.ca

Which Canada visa?

Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
Fee
CA$100
Processing time
Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics

Apply on IRCC – Apply for a visitor visa

All visa types for Canada

Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.

Canadian missions in Paraguay

Canada has 1 mission in Paraguay. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Asunción.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Canada covers Paraguay from its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina (1,036 km from Asunción). Measured from Asunción, other Canadian embassies and consulates are closest in Montevideo, Uruguay (1,079 km) and São Paulo, Brazil (1,124 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Paraguay; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Canadian citizens travelling to Paraguay

CanadaParaguay Visa-free, 90 days Paraguay visa for citizens of Canada

Travel advice for Canada

  • 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.

Paraguayan citizens planning a trip to Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Paraguayan citizens can stay in Canada

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

How Paraguayan citizens apply

Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Paraguay, and its honorary consulate in Asunción normally does not issue visas. Paraguayan citizens apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Paraguay from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.

Canada’s neighbours for Paraguayan citizens

The United States requires Paraguayan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Canadian citizens travelling to Paraguay

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Canada?

Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of Canada in Paraguay?

No. Canada has no embassy in Paraguay, only honorary consulates in Asunción. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina for Paraguay.

How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?

Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.

Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

Canadian citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can Paraguayan citizens enter Canada visa-free?

No; Paraguayan citizens need a visa for Canada 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.