New Zealand Citizens Visiting Paraguay
Visa requirements, entry rules, and travel information for 2026
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Visa not required
New Zealand passport holders can enter Paraguay without obtaining a visa in advance.
📋 Required Documents
🛂 Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your stay
📷 Recent passport-sized photos (white background, last 6 months)
✈️ Round-trip flight itinerary or confirmed booking
🏨 Proof of accommodation (hotel booking, Airbnb, or host invitation)
💳 Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements, last 3 months)
🏥 Travel health insurance (minimum €30,000 coverage recommended)
💼 Proof of employment, business registration, or student enrollment
⚠️ Requirements vary. Always verify with the official Paraguay embassy before applying.
✈️ How to Enter Paraguay
- 1 Check your passport validityEnsure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay in Paraguay.
- 2 Book your flights and accommodationHave your return ticket and accommodation confirmed before departure.
- 3 Prepare your documentsCarry proof of funds, accommodation, and onward travel. Border officials may ask to see these.
- 4 Arrive and enjoyPresent your passport at immigration. Confirm the duration of your permitted stay with border officials.
Paraguay — Quick Facts
Paraguay, officially the Republic of Paraguay, is a landlocked country located in the central region of South America. It borders Bolivia to the northwest and north, Brazil to the northeast and east, and Argentina to the southeast, south, and west.
🏛️ Capital
Asunción
💱 Currency
Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)
📞 Dial Code
++595
🗣️ Language
Spanish
📅 Upcoming Public Holidays in Paraguay
Embassies and government offices may be closed on these dates.
Labour Day 2026-05-01
Paraguayan Independence 2026-05-14
Paraguayan Independence 2026-05-15
Chaco Armistice 2026-06-12
⚠️ Visa information is sourced from Wikipedia and may not reflect recent policy changes. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or government website before travel.