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🇱🇰 Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Paraguay 🇵🇾?
Yes. Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Paraguay, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Paraguay before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Paraguay or its official government website before you travel.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Paraguay at a glance
Capital: Asunción · Currency: Paraguayan guaraní (PYG, ₲) · Official languages: Guaraní, Spanish · Calling code: +595
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Paraguay: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 19 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Paraguay uses plug types C, Sri Lanka uses D, G, M. Mains voltage differs (Paraguay: 220 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
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Easier destinations near Paraguay for Sri Lankan passport holders
- 🇻🇪 Venezuela — Visa-free 90 days
- 🇧🇴 Bolivia — e-Visa 30 days
- 🇨🇴 Colombia — e-Visa
- 🇪🇨 Ecuador — e-Visa
- 🇸🇷 Suriname — e-Visa
The other way round
🇵🇾 Paraguayan passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Paraguayan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
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Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Paraguay, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Paraguay before travelling.
Does a Paraguayan need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Paraguayan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.