Student Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 730 days
- Processing time
- 15-20 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD
- Validity
- 2 years (renewable)
- Entry
- Single entry
Student visa is typically valid for 2 years (730 days), aligned with academic program. Can be extended. All foreign documents must be apostilled and translated to Spanish.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Full-time study at recognized educational institution.
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Financial
Sufficient funds to cover tuition and living expenses (average USD $3,900/year).
Minimum funds: $3,900 USD per year
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record required.
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 2; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 1; Specifications: Recent passport-size photographs
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay (tuition and living expenses); Minimum amount: $3,900 USD per year
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: No
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Police clearance
Validity months: 6
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Medical certificate
Provide medical evidence from a recognised doctor or clinic when the route asks for health confirmation.
Required tests: As required by authorities
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Student visa application form; Form url: https://www.mre.gov.py/visasenlinea/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer, cash; Amount: $100 USD
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Academic transcript
Provide academic records for the course, qualification or training route.
Must be notarized: Yes; Must be translated: Yes
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain admission letter from Paraguayan educational institution and gather all required documents.
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Online application
Submit initial application through online portal.
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Appointment booking
Schedule appointment at Paraguayan embassy/consulate.
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Document submission
Submit all documents in person at embassy/consulate with apostilled and translated copies.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee.
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Processing wait
Processing time typically 15-20 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with student visa.