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Paraguay visa for Zambian citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 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 Zambian citizens apply for a visa for Paraguay

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

The nearest Paraguayan missions to Lusaka are in Pretoria, South Africa (1,156 km from Lusaka), Cairo, Egypt (5,054 km) and Doha, Qatar (5,184 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Zambia is decided by Paraguay, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Zambia

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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.

Zambian 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 Zambian citizens can stay in Paraguay

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

How Zambian citizens apply

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

Paraguay’s neighbours for Zambian citizens

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

Paraguayan citizens travelling to Zambia

Paraguayan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Zambian citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

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

Is there an embassy of Paraguay in Zambia?

No. Paraguay has no embassy in Zambia. The nearest Paraguayan embassy is in Pretoria, South Africa, 1,156 km from Lusaka.

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 Zambia?

Paraguayan citizens can get a visa on arrival in Zambia, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Zambian citizens enter Paraguay visa-free?

No; Zambian citizens need a visa for Paraguay 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.