🇵🇾 Paraguay visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens
Yes — Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Paraguay, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
Entry rules for Sri Lanka passport holders
Sri Lankan citizens must obtain a visa before traveling to Paraguay. Applications generally go through a Paraguay embassy or consulate and require a completed form, passport photos, proof of accommodation and onward travel, and sometimes travel insurance. Start the process several weeks before your planned trip, as processing times vary.
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 Sri Lankan passport ranks #181 worldwide, opening 43 destinations without a visa arranged in advance (19 visa-free, 21 with a visa on arrival and 3 with an eTA). Paraguay is not among them — it is one of the 108 destinations that still require an embassy visa or an application before departure.
The reverse trip is easier: Paraguayan citizens can enter Sri Lanka visa on arrival.
Across South America as a whole, 2 of 12 destinations are open to Sri Lankan travelers without arranging a visa in advance.
About Paraguay
- Capital
- Asunción
- Region
- South America
- Currency
- Paraguayan guaraní (₲)
- Languages
- Guaraní, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Yes — Sri Lankan citizens need a visa to enter Paraguay, normally arranged through an embassy or consulate before traveling.
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 required for Sri Lankan 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.