Paraguay visa options for Ireland passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Paraguay

Rules are written for third-country foreign nationals (non-Mercosur) entering or relocating to Paraguay; Mercosur/associated-state citizens follow a simpler regional residence track.

• Tourist

  Visa-free short stay (tourist)

  Up to 90 days (commonly described as a rolling allowance, not 90 days per year); verify per nationality

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required by entry rules, but Recommended — travel/health cover advised as there is no public coverage for visitors.

  Good for

  Tourists and short-term visitors from visa-exempt countries, including most EU states, the UK, Japan, and (since Oct 2021, per Wikipedia) the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Some older guides still list a visa/visa-on-arrival for US/CA/AU/NZ, so verify by nationality.

  Requirement

  Valid passport (typically 6+ months validity); no work permitted

• Tourist

  Tourist consular visa

  Short stay (aligned with the 90-day tourist regime); validity varies by nationality — verify

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot explicitly required; Recommended — proof of funds/travel cover commonly requested or advised.

  Good for

  Travellers from nationalities that are NOT on Paraguay's visa-exemption list and must obtain a visa before arrival.

  Requirement

  Online application then completion at a Paraguayan embassy/consulate; valid passport, recent 3x4 white-background photo, proof of economic solvency. A few nationalities (e.g. Indonesia, Oman, Qatar, Vietnam ~30 days; Thailand ~15 days) can get a visa on arrival.

• Business

  Business visa (short-term)

  Around 90 days, multiple entry (per employer-guide sources); no local work permitted

  Insurance

  RequiredNot specified as mandatory; Recommended — private travel/health cover advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals from visa-required countries visiting for short-term business activities (meetings, negotiations) without taking up employment.

  Requirement

  Business invitation/proof of purpose and valid passport; obtained before entry for non-exempt nationalities

• Work

  Temporary residence for employment (work route)

  Temporary residence valid up to 2 years, renewable; pathway to permanent residence after the temporary period

  Insurance

  RequiredNot clearly stated as mandatory in immigration rules; Recommended — a local medical certificate is required and private health cover is commonly advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up a specific job with a Paraguayan employer. Paraguay has no standalone 'work visa' — legal employment runs through temporary residence tied to a job.

  Requirement

  Notarized employment contract with a registered Paraguayan employer, apostilled police clearance(s), locally issued medical certificate, proof of solvency; processed via Dirección Nacional de Migraciones

• Study

  Student temporary residence

  Student residence permit granted for 2 years, renewable

  Insurance

  RequiredNot clearly stated as mandatory; Recommended — students advised to hold health cover.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals enrolled full-time at a recognized Paraguayan educational institution.

  Requirement

  Letter of acceptance/proof of enrollment, apostilled prior study certificates, valid passport (6+ months), and proof of sufficient funds to support studies

• Most nomadsResidence

  Temporary residence – independent means / remote income (de facto digital nomad route)

  Temporary residence valid 2 years, renewable/convertible to permanent residence; very low physical-presence requirement (roughly one visit per year)

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required — sources describe local health insurance as optional but recommended (approx USD 40–120/month).

  Good for

  Remote workers, location-independent earners, pensioners and the financially independent. Paraguay has NO dedicated digital-nomad visa; remote workers use ordinary 2-year temporary residence.

  Requirement

  Valid passport, apostilled criminal record, proof of accommodation, and evidence of economic solvency — sources cite no fixed official minimum but suggest demonstrating roughly USD 1,300/month income plus savings; figures vary, verify

• Residence

  Permanent residence (incl. Investor Pass)

  Permanent residence permit valid 10 years, renewable every 10 years; authorizes lawful work and business

  Insurance

  RequiredNot specified as mandatory; Recommended — private health cover advised for long-term residents.

  Good for

  Long-term residents converting from temporary residence, and investors. The Investor Pass (launched April 2026) gives investors direct permanent residence with no prior temporary phase and no job-creation requirement.

  Requirement

  Standard route: convert from temporary residence (filed from ~month 21, before month 24) with solvency evidence (per Migraciones Resolution 407 of May 2026). Investor Pass: from ~USD 70,000 (SUACE commercial, plus 5 local jobs), USD 150,000 (tourism), or USD 200,000 (real estate or stock market); investors need enter only once every ~3 years

• Transit

  Transit

  Limited transitory stay; covered under 'estadía transitoria' with no intent to reside

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required; Recommended for any onward travel.

  Good for

  Travellers passing through Paraguay en route to a third country, and border-zone neighbour transit (tránsito vecinal fronterizo).

  Requirement

  Valid passport; visa-required nationals may need an appropriate transit/entry visa — verify with a consulate

Figures are indicative and change frequently; thresholds and insurance rules should be verified with the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones or a Paraguayan consulate before relying on them. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Ireland → Paraguay: frequently asked

Do Ireland passport holders need a visa to visit Paraguay?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Ireland passport holder live or work long-term in Paraguay?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Paraguay has 8 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Paraguay?

Entry to Paraguay never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Paraguay visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.