Paraguay
Warnings and insurance
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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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)