Paraguay
Warnings and insurance
Summary
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It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
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The British embassy in Paraguay is open, with in-person appointments limited to essential business. If you have an urgent consular issue – such as a request for an Emergency Travel Document – you will need to pre-book an appointment online. We are not able to respond to British nationals abroadwho visit without a pre-booked appointment.
A small number of British tourists visit Paraguay every year. Most visits are trouble-free, but violent crime is increasing. See Crime
Political fordemonstrations informationand aboutpicketing specificare traveltaking topics.place in some urban areas around the country, causing road blocks and delays.
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There whenare thisreported advicecases of dengue fever. The most affected regions are Asunción and the Central department, although there is updated.a risk of dengue fever throughout the country. See Health
Travel
Due insuranceto an increase in reported cases of yellow fever in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Venezuela you should follow the necessary requirements for vaccination if you’re arriving from those countries, including making sure you’re vaccinated 10 days prior to arrival. See Entry requirements
Terrorist attacks in Paraguay can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you chooseneed toemergency travel,help researchfrom yourthe destinationsUK andgovernment, getcontact appropriatethe travelnearest insuranceBritish embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activitiesand advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and expensesbusiness insecurity-related anrisks.
The emergency.Money Advice Service can help you to consider the type of insurance you need. It is a free and independent service set up by government.
TheBefore Foreign,you Commonwealthtravel, &check Developmentthe Office‘Entry (FCDO)requirements’ providessection for Paraguay’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice aboutfor risksthe oflatest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to helppass Britishthrough nationalsanother makecountry informedto decisions.return Findto outthe UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
It is more aboutimportant than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel adviceinsurance.
Before
Land youborder travel
Nocrossings travelwith canBrazil beare guaranteedopen safe.and Readinternational allcommercial theflights adviceare operating to certain locations in thisthe guideAmericas and seeto supportEurope (Madrid). There are no direct commercial flights to the UK.
The British embassy in Paraguay is open, with in-person appointments limited to essential business. If you have an urgent consular issue – such as a request for an Emergency Travel Document – you will need to pre-book an appointment online. We are not able to respond to British nationals abroadwho visit without a pre-booked appointment.
A small number of British tourists visit Paraguay every year. Most visits are trouble-free, but violent crime is increasing. See Crime
Political fordemonstrations informationand aboutpicketing specificare traveltaking topics.place in some urban areas around the country, causing road blocks and delays.
FollowYou should exercise normal caution at any large gathering and contactbe FCDOaware travelof onyour Twitter,surroundings, Facebookavoiding all protests, demonstrations and Instagram.marches.
Please Youmonitor canlocal alsomedia signand upfollow tothe getadvice emailof notificationsParaguayan authorities. See Demonstrations
There whenare thisreported advicecases of dengue fever. The most affected regions are Asunción and the Central department, although there is updated.a risk of dengue fever throughout the country. See Health
Travel
Due insuranceto an increase in reported cases of yellow fever in Brazil, Bolivia, Peru and Venezuela you should follow the necessary requirements for vaccination if you’re arriving from those countries, including making sure you’re vaccinated 10 days prior to arrival. See Entry requirements
Terrorist attacks in Paraguay can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
If you’re abroad and you chooseneed toemergency travel,help researchfrom yourthe destinationsUK andgovernment, getcontact appropriatethe travelnearest insuranceBritish embassy, consulate or high commission.
The InsuranceOverseas shouldBusiness coverRisk yourservice itinerary,offers plannedinformation activitiesand advice for British companies operating overseas on how to manage political, economic, and expensesbusiness insecurity-related anrisks.
The emergency.Money Advice Service can help you to consider the type of insurance you need. It is a free and independent service set up by government.
Update history
2025-12-10 13:27
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-01-16 14:13
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
2023-11-21 15:01
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-06-22 11:39
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2023-05-03 11:02
Updated information on demonstrations throughout the country (‘Summary’ and ‘Safety and Security’ pages).
2023-02-13 13:48
Updated information on a reported increase of Chikungunya cases throughout the country (‘Health’ page).
2022-12-15 10:21
Updated information on the lifting of all COVID-19 specific entry requirements regardless of vaccination status (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2022-06-09 09:53
Updated information on the removal of COVID-19 vaccination validity times and the booster requirement for travellers entering Paraguay (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-04-28 13:38
Updated information on COVID-19 entry requirements for travellers entering Paraguay (‘Entry requirements’ page) and the removal of in-country restrictions (‘Coronavirus’ page)
2022-02-23 12:28
Updated information on COVID-19 restrictions for public places and services in Paraguay (‘Coronavirus’ page) and new information on presenting a International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate for all travellers coming from and travelling to Bolivia, Brazil, Peru and Venezuela (‘Entry requirements’ page)