Paraguay
General visa requirements for travelling to Paraguay. These policies apply to all nationalities unless a country-specific policy exists.
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Medical visa (Medical Visa)
Applies to all nationalities · Last updated: 25 June 2026
Embassy required
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 10-20 business days
- Fee
- $100 USD
- Validity
- 180 days
- Entry
- Single entry
Medical visa is classified as a visitor visa for short-term medical visits. Can be extended if treatment requires longer stay.
Eligibility
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Purpose of visit
Medical treatment or check-ups at Paraguayan medical facilities.
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Financial
Sufficient funds to cover medical treatment and stay.
Minimum funds: Varies
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 photograph
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Proof of sufficient funds to cover medical expenses and stay; Minimum amount: Sufficient for medical expenses and stay
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Travel insurance
Coverage area: Paraguay; Minimum coverage: Medical treatment coverage
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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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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Letter from Paraguayan medical institution or doctor confirming appointment and treatment plan
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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: Medical 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 medical documentation and letter from Paraguayan medical facility.
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Online application
Submit medical visa application.
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Document submission
Submit all documents at Paraguayan embassy/consulate.
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Fee payment
Pay medical visa fee.
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Processing wait
Processing typically takes 10-20 business days.
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Visa collection
Collect passport with medical visa.