Short-term Work Visa (up to 90 days)
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 30-45 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD
- Validity
- 90 days (renewable once)
- Entry
- Single entry
Short-term work visa valid for up to 90 days, renewable once. Employer must be registered with Ministry of Labor.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Paid employment in Paraguay.
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Employment
Valid job offer from registered Paraguayan employer.
Required status: Job offer from registered employer
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Criminal record
Clean criminal record required.
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Health
Medical certificate demonstrating good health.
Required vaccinations: None specified
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: Proof of sufficient financial resources; Minimum amount: Sufficient for stay
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Employment letter
Provide a signed employer letter confirming your role, leave dates, salary and return to work.
Must include leave approval: No; Must include position: Yes; Must include salary: Yes
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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: Work visa application form; Form url: https://www.mre.gov.py/visasenlinea/
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Bank transfer; Amount: $100 USD
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Curriculum vitae
Provide a current CV showing education, work history and relevant qualifications.
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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
Employer registers with Ministry of Labor and provides employment contract and company documents.
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Online application
Submit initial application online.
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Document submission
Submit all required documents at Paraguayan embassy/consulate with apostilled and translated copies.
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Fee payment
Pay work visa fee.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 30-45 business days through Ministry of Labor coordination.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with work visa.