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Paraguay

Arriving in Paraguay: entry, connectivity and transport

Check entry requirements, mobile options and transport routes.

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Information from official sources, checked on the dates shown. It may change; confirm each detail with its source before travelling.

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Visa, stay, registration and customs.

Visa requirements

The Migration Office lists visa-free entry for several South American nationalities, including Argentina, Brazil, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Uruguay.

Source: migraciones.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Visa requirements

Migration sets a maximum authorised stay of up to 90 consecutive days.

Source: migraciones.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Entry form

Keep the entry record and present it when leaving. Online pre-registration is optional.

Source: migraciones.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Customs and baggage

The published customs allowance is up to 1,000 US dollars by air or water and 300 US dollars by land. Declare cash of 10,000 US dollars or more under the current procedure.

Source: www.dnit.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Entry form

Online pre-registration can be completed before travel, but Migration says it is optional.

Source: migraciones.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Mobile network operators and prepaid eSIM.

Tigo (Telecel)

SIM card

Tigo lists self-activating SIMs at airports and other retail points. Activation requires identity verification; a 5,000-guaraní recharge activates the welcome bundle and is not the SIM price.

Source: ayuda.tigo.com.pywww.conatel.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Claro (AMX)

SIM card

Claro says prepaid SIMs are sold at customer service centres and identified outlets. A first recharge of 5,000 guaraníes activates welcome credit; we could not confirm the SIM price or foreign passport acceptance.

Source: asistencia.claro.com.pywww.conatel.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

VOX (Hola Paraguay)

SIM card

VOX lists free activation and prepaid plans, and maintains a sales-point directory. We could not confirm a first-bundle price or tourist identification requirements.

Source: www.vox.com.pywww.conatel.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Claro

eSIM

Claro says any prepaid customer can request an eSIM; check device compatibility and availability when activating the line.

Source: asistencia.claro.com.py · Checked on 11 Nov

How to leave Asunción and Ciudad del Este.

Silvio Pettirossi International AirportASU

Asunción / Luque

Bus service

3,400 Paraguayan guaraníes

Line E3 operates between the airport roundabout and the Port of Asunción. The MOPC confirms service, but the information checked does not list a timetable.

Source: mopc.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Authorized taxi

DINAC identifies Taxi Mburuvicha as an airport service and lists 021 645 851. No destination fare was found.

Source: mdn.dinac.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Guaraní International AirportAGT

Ciudad del Este / Minga Guazú

Authorized taxi

DINAC identifies Guaraní Airport, but we could not find a published current fare for a taxi, bus or app.

Source: mdn.dinac.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Guaraníes, exchange and taxes.

Currency and cash

The national currency is the guaraní. The Central Bank updates banknote and coin information; in November 2026 it announced circulation of the redesigned 100,000-guaraní note.

Source: www.bcp.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Exchange rate

The Central Bank listed 1 US dollar = 6,204.38 guaraníes for November 10, 2026; this is a daily reference, not a guaranteed tourist rate.

Source: www.bcp.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Exchange rate

Check the Central Bank’s list of supervised exchange houses and confirm the rate posted at the branch.

Source: www.bcp.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Taxes

The DNIT lists VAT rates of 5% and 10%; the applicable rate depends on the good or service.

Source: www.dnit.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Card payments

From 1 July 2026, the merchant cap is 3% for credit and 2% for debit. This is not a tourist ATM withdrawal fee.

Source: www.bcp.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Bus cards and fares.

Asunción y área metropolitana

2,300 Paraguayan guaraníes

The published differentiated fare is 3,400 guaraníes. The MOPC identifies Jaha and Más as electronic payment cards.

Source: mopc.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Encarnación

7,500 Paraguayan guaraníes

Más cards can be topped up at agencies and authorised points; cash-only use has a transition period.

Source: encarnacion.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Emergency and consumer protection.

Distances and routes from Asunción.

San Bernardino

From Asunción · 47 km

SENATUR lists about 47 km. DINATRAN records the intercity route; check current departures and terminal.

Source: senatur.gov.pywww.dinatran.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Caacupé

From Asunción · 54 km

The MOPC lists bus services from Asunción; check current schedules and terminals.

Source: senatur.gov.pymopc.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Tobatí

From Asunción · 70 km

DINATRAN records an intercity route from Asunción; the yearbook consulted is from 2019 and we couldn't find current schedules on the source page checked.

Source: senatur.gov.pywww.dinatran.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Paraguarí

From Asunción · 66 km

DINATRAN records buses via Route 1; the yearbook consulted is from 2019 and we couldn't find current schedules on the source page checked.

Source: senatur.gov.pywww.dinatran.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Ciudad del Este

From Asunción · 322 km

DINATRAN records buses via Routes 2 and 7; check current operators and schedules before travelling.

Source: senatur.gov.pywww.dinatran.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov

Encarnación

From Asunción · 356 km

DINATRAN records buses via Route 1; check current operators and schedules before travelling.

Source: senatur.gov.pywww.dinatran.gov.py · Checked on 11 Nov