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🇵🇾 Paraguay visa requirements for Salvadoran citizens

Visa-free · 90 days

No visa needed — Salvadoran citizens can stay in Paraguay visa-free for up to 90 days.

Entry rules for El Salvador passport holders

Holders of a valid passport from El Salvador can travel to Paraguay for tourism or short business trips without applying for a visa, for stays of up to 90 days. You'll typically just need a passport valid for at least six months beyond your arrival date, and you may be asked to show proof of onward travel or sufficient funds at the border.

The 90-day limit applies to the visit itself — if you plan to stay longer, work, or study in Paraguay, you'll need to apply for the appropriate visa or permit before traveling.

Entry rules can change at short notice. Always confirm current requirements with the official Paraguay immigration authority or your nearest embassy before booking.

How this compares

The Salvadoran passport ranks #75 worldwide, opening 118 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (81 visa-free, 34 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Paraguay is one of them.

The arrangement is reciprocal: Paraguayan citizens traveling to El Salvador face the same requirement (visa-free · 180 days).

Across South America as a whole, 9 of 12 destinations are open to Salvadoran travelers without arranging a visa in advance.

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About Paraguay

Capital
Asunción
Region
South America
Currency
Paraguayan guaraní (₲)
Languages
Guaraní, Spanish

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Frequently asked questions

Do Salvadoran citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

No visa needed — Salvadoran citizens can stay in Paraguay visa-free for up to 90 days.

How long can Salvadoran citizens stay in Paraguay without a visa?

Salvadoran citizens can stay in Paraguay for up to 90 days visa-free. Longer stays require a visa or residence permit arranged in advance.

What currency is used in Paraguay?

The currency in Paraguay is the Paraguayan guaraní (₲). The capital city is Asunción.

Is this information up to date?

Current status: Visa-free · 90 days for Salvadoran citizens traveling to Paraguay. This page is built from the open Passport Index dataset, which was last updated on 2025-01-12. Visa rules can change between dataset updates, so always confirm with the Paraguay embassy or immigration authority before booking.

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Source data last updated 2025-01-12.