France passport → Paraguay
Do French citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Visa-free entry90 days
French passport holders can visit Paraguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
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Paraguay at a glance
- Capital
- Asunción
- Currency
- Paraguayan guaraní (PYG)
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
- Calling code
- +595
- Region
- South America
Paraguay for other passports
- FranceVisa-free90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa-free30 days
Nearby in South America for French passport holders
Common questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
French passport holders can visit Paraguay without a visa for up to 90 days.
How long can French citizens stay in Paraguay?
Up to 90 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can French citizens get a visa on arrival in Paraguay?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can French citizens visit without a visa?
157 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The France passport ranks #7 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.