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China visa for Paraguayan citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Where Paraguayan citizens apply for a visa for China

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

Measured from Asunción, Chinese embassies and consulates are closest in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia (1,014 km), Buenos Aires, Argentina (1,035 km) and Montevideo, Uruguay (1,079 km). China sets which of its missions takes applications from Paraguay; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

Chinese citizens travelling to Paraguay

ChinaParaguay Visa required Paraguay visa for citizens of China

Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

For a trip from Paraguay to China, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Paraguayan citizens can stay in China

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

How Paraguayan citizens apply

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

China’s neighbours for Paraguayan citizens

Mongolia and Russia admit Paraguayan citizens visa-free. Afghanistan, Myanmar and North Korea require Paraguayan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to Paraguay

Chinese citizens need a visa for Paraguay, obtained before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Paraguay and China.

Frequently asked questions

Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for China?

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

Is there an embassy of China in Paraguay?

No. China has no embassy in Paraguay. The nearest Chinese consulate general is in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, 1,014 km from Asunción.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

Chinese citizens need a visa for Paraguay, obtained before travel.

Can Paraguayan citizens enter China visa-free?

No; Paraguayan citizens need a visa for China 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.