Country guide
Paraguay
Visa
No visa needed
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD). USD is widely accepted.
Time zones
UTC/GMT -4 (6 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+ 595
Best time to go
May – September. Summers can be very hot and humid, with the majority of rainfall between December and March. Winter (June – September) is mild with a few cold days.
Drinking water
All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Ticket and itinerary
- Passport, valid for a minimum of 6 months, with 2 blank pages.
Visa requirements
Visas are not required by SA passport holders for a maximum stay of 90 days if entering for tourism purposes.
If stay is longer than 90 days please contact the Embassy.
Issuing authorities
Embassy of Paraguay
189 Strelitzia Rd, Waterkloof Heights, Pretoria 0181
Tel: 012 3471047
E-mail: consulate@paraguayembassy.co.za
Web: [www.paraguayembassy.co.za/consulado/visas/](www.paraguayembassy.co.za/consulado/visas/)
Hours: Mon - Fri 0830-1630
SA representative
Representation accredited from Buenos Aires, Argentine
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Tetanus, Polio
Public holidays
Public Holidays 2026: Jan 1; Mar 1; Apr 2-3; May 1, 14-15; Jun 12; Aug 15; Sep 29; Dec 8, 25, 31