Poland→Paraguay
Poland to Paraguay
Do I need a visa for Paraguay?
Polish citizens do not need a visa or any travel authorisation to enter Paraguay for a tourist stay of up to 90 days. This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel with a passport or a temporary passport; Paraguayan authorities accept those documents for entry and require the passport to be valid for the entire period of your stay. A Polish national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry on this route.
Are vaccinations required for Paraguay?
No vaccinations or vaccination certificates are required for travellers arriving from Poland. Travelers arriving from yellow-fever risk countries (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Venezuela) must have yellow fever vaccination and an International Certificate of Vaccination; cases of Zika have been recorded.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A single tourist entry permits a stay of up to 90 days. A tourist stay can be extended once by a further 90 days according to Paraguayan immigration procedures. This entry does not allow paid work or study.
Can children travel on this route?
Children and other travellers under 18 need the same accepted travel documents as adults — a passport or temporary passport — and do not need additional parental-consent letters or notarised permissions for this route.
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Paraguay.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Polish ID card or driving licence to enter Paraguay?
A Polish passport or a Polish temporary passport is accepted for entry to Paraguay; a Polish national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted.
How long must my passport be valid for Paraguay?
Paraguayan authorities require a passport (or temporary passport) valid for the entire period of your stay.
Do I have to buy travel insurance before I go?
Travel insurance is recommended but it is not a condition of entry to Paraguay.
Will Paraguayan border officers ask to see bank statements or proof of funds?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds on arrival; travellers on this route are not required to present bank statements or cash proof.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register after I land?
No arrival registration or entry card is required for tourists arriving from Poland.
My child is under 18 — do they need any extra paperwork or a consent letter?
If you are under 18 you need the same accepted travel document as adults — a passport or temporary passport — and no additional parental-consent documents are required.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination or other vaccines to enter Paraguay from Poland?
If you arrive from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru or Venezuela you must have yellow fever vaccination and an International Certificate of Vaccination; arriving from Poland you do not need any vaccination certificate to enter Paraguay.
What happens if my passport is damaged or nearly full?
If your passport is damaged or otherwise unreadable you risk being refused boarding or entry; carry a valid passport or temporary passport for the whole stay.
Where can I get Polish consular help while in Paraguay?
If you need consular help, Paraguay has no Polish embassy in Poland; the nearest Polish mission able to provide consular assistance for Paraguay is the Polish embassy in Argentina and local contacts are listed on the Polish government travel page.
Can I extend my tourist stay in Paraguay?
A tourist stay may be extended once for an additional 90 days; follow Paraguayan immigration procedures to request that extension while in-country.
Are there any health risks I should know about in Paraguay?
There is a record of Zika virus cases in Paraguay; take personal precautions as appropriate for mosquito-borne illness.
What document will airlines and border officers expect to see when I check in and arrive?
You should travel with your passport (or temporary passport) in hand for check-in and border control; other ID such as a national ID card or driving licence will not be accepted for entry.
Where do I get the visa?
No visa or travel authorisation application is required before travel for Polish tourists; you travel with your passport and receive entry on arrival. Paraguay has no Polish embassy in Poland; the nearest Polish mission able to assist is the embassy in Argentina and local contacts are listed on the Polish government travel page.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Check your travel document
Any one of these is accepted: passport or temporary passport.
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Argentina — worth having if your documents are lost.
Open the embassy page - Stays up to 90 days
Longer than that needs a visa, and the exemption covers tourism — not paid work or study.
- Read our travel guides
Local know-how, seasons and etiquette — the things a border does not check but a trip depends on.
Open the guide
More about Paraguay
Americas
- Capital
- Asunción
- Currency
- Guarani (PYG)
- Known for
- Natural landscapes, Jesuit ruins, Asunción nightlife
- Food
- Sopa Paraguaya, Chipa, Asado
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Poland embassy in Argentina