Paraguay Passport:
Visa-Free Countries & Entry Rules
Abroad Travel Guide – 160 destinations open to Paraguay passport holders without a visa arranged in advance.
Paraguay passport holders can currently enter 91 destinations visa-free (including simple eTA authorisations), receive a visa on arrival in 36 countries and apply online for an e-Visa in 33. An embassy visa is still required for 37 destinations. The full breakdown by category is below, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26. Select another passport to compare, and wherever a second citizenship or residency could strengthen your passport, we will show you the way.
How It Works
Select the passport you actually travel with – your citizenship, or the country of your current residence permit. Your passport check will instantly sort every destination into five entry categories. Countries marked with the green icon have citizenship or residency programs available through Abroad Mobility.
without arranging
a visa in advance
Enter with just your passport, no visa needed. Some destinations require a simple electronic travel authorization (eTA). Permitted stay length is shown for each country.
A visa is issued when you land, usually a short form and a fee right at the border. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Apply online before you travel; approval usually arrives within a few days by email. No embassy visit needed, you land with the document ready.
A visa must be obtained before travelling, via an embassy or consulate of the destination country.
No destinations in this category.
Entry is currently not permitted for holders of this passport. Rules change; always verify before planning a trip.
About the Paraguay Passport
Paraguay is a strong performer, ranking 18th. Holders can enter 91 destinations without a visa, and total mobility reaches 160 after eTA, visa on arrival and e-Visa options are added in. Europe is the strongest region with 44 visa-free destinations, and North America follows with 16, while Oceania is the weakest with just 3. That gives the passport dependable reach across Europe and the Americas.
Paraguayans can visit France and the Schengen area, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore and Brazil without a visa. The United Kingdom asks for an eTA, and Australia is open through an e-Visa. The United States, Canada, Japan and China still require a visa in advance. A second citizenship such as Malta Citizenship by Merit could add up to 21 destinations.
Visa-Free Access by Region
Paraguay passport holders can enter 91 destinations visa-free or with a simple eTA. Destinations with a green outline have residency or citizenship programs you can explore.
Europe 44
Asia 13
Africa 6
North America 16
Oceania 3
How Paraguay Compares
| Passport | Rank | Mobility | Visa-free |
|---|---|---|---|
| #16 | 163 | 103 | |
| #16 | 163 | 101 | |
| #17 | 161 | 98 | |
| #17 | 161 | 105 | |
| #18 | 160 | 91 | |
| #18 | 160 | 91 | |
| #18 | 160 | 98 | |
| #19 | 158 | 99 | |
| #20 | 157 | 93 | |
| #20 | 157 | 100 | |
| #21 | 156 | 81 |
The top-ranked Denmark passport (#1) opens 183 destinations, 23 more destinations than the Paraguay passport.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can Paraguay passport holders visit without a visa?
Paraguay passport holders can visit 91 destinations visa-free (including destinations that only ask for an eTA), plus 36 with a visa on arrival and 33 with an e-Visa. That gives a mobility score of 160 out of 197 destinations, based on our dataset dated 2026-10-26.
What is the Paraguay passport ranking?
The Paraguay passport ranks #18 in the Abroad Mobility passport ranking, a position shared with 2 other passports, with a mobility score of 160. The ranking covers 198 passports on 77 positions: passports with the same score share a position and the next score takes the next number. It counts destinations open visa-free, with an eTA, with a visa on arrival or with an e-Visa. The top-ranked passport is Denmark with 183 destinations.
Do Paraguay passport holders need a visa for the Schengen area, the United Kingdom, the United States or Canada?
Schengen area (checked against France): visa-free, up to 90 days. United Kingdom: visa-free with an eTA (electronic travel authorisation) before departure. United States: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Canada: visa required, apply at an embassy or consulate. Always confirm the current rules with the official government source before you travel.
Which countries offer visa on arrival to Paraguay passport holders?
36 destinations issue a visa on arrival to Paraguay passport holders: Egypt, Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau and 26 more. Check the fee and permitted stay before you fly.
Which countries require a visa for Paraguay passport holders?
Paraguay passport holders need a visa arranged in advance for 37 destinations, including United States, Canada, Japan, China, New Zealand, Saudi Arabia, Afghanistan, Algeria and 29 more.
How can a Paraguay passport holder get a stronger second passport?
Citizenship by investment programs grant a second passport in return for an approved investment. For Paraguay passport holders, the programs in our database that add the most destinations are Malta Citizenship by Merit (+21 destinations, from USD $1,430,000, about 24 months), Turkey CIP (+16 destinations, from USD $12,000, about 6 months) and Saint Kitts & Nevis CIP (+13 destinations, from USD $272,000, about 6 months). Abroad Mobility can help you compare eligibility, timelines and the full process.
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