🇵🇾 Is Paraguay safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Paraguay: 17 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Paraguay
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Passport must be valid with at least 3 months remaining beyond your stay
- Request an entry stamp or slip from immigration officers on arrival and keep it throughout your stay
- Fine for overstaying or lacking entry proof at departure: 618,546 guaraníes (~83€), payable in cash in local currency
- When crossing to Iguazú Falls (Brazil) via Friendship Bridge, demand a passport stamp as border control is not mandatory there
Local laws and customs
- Staying beyond the permitted period or failing to show entry proof at departure triggers an immediate cash fine at border posts
Health
- Since 14 Feb 2022, travellers arriving from Brazil, Bolivia, Peru or Venezuela must hold a valid International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate
- Airlines may deny boarding and Paraguayan immigration may refuse entry if the yellow fever certificate is not presented
- Check current entry health requirements on the official Dirección Nacional de Migraciones de Paraguay website
Emergency numbers in Paraguay
Embassies and consulates in Paraguay
17 diplomatic missions from 16 countries, across 2 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 2 | Asunción, Encarnación |
| 🇦🇷 Argentina | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇧🇴 Bolivia | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 1 | Asunción |
| 🇱🇧 Lebanon | 1 | Asunción |
…and 4 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Paraguay is Spanish. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in Spanish, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Paraguay safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Paraguay is 1.18/4 (Low risk, level 1 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Paraguay?
The general emergency number in Paraguay is 911. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Paraguay?
Telcomia tracks 17 diplomatic missions from 16 countries in Paraguay, across 2 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.