Journalist Visa
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10-15 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Multiple entry
Journalists typically apply under business visa category. Press credentials and assignment letter are essential. Multiple entry visa valid for 180 days.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Journalistic activities, media coverage, reporting.
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Employment
Employment verification from media organization required.
Required status: Employment verification from media organization
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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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: No
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: No; Must show return: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Journalist 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
How to apply
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Document gathering
Obtain press credentials and assignment letter from media organization.
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Online application
Submit visa application as business visa for journalistic purposes.
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Document submission
Submit all documents at Paraguayan embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 10-15 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with journalist visa.