You need a visa for Paraguay if you have a Sao Tomean passport

These visas exist for Paraguay, but they cannot be applied for online with Sao Tomean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Paraguay?

Yes. Sao Tomean citizens need a visa for Paraguay. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Paraguay may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 4x4cm, white background, recent
Hotel booking or invitation letter from host
Round-trip flight itinerary or onward travel proof
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering medical emergencies

Entry requirements for Sao Tomean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Sao Tomean passport holders entering Paraguay as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Travelers require a passport valid at the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Paraguay. The traveler's passport must be valid when the traveler arrives in Paraguay.
Migraciones Paraguay Last checked 2026-08-05
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Paraguay
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles; -Yellow Fever vaccination (not recommended for travel limited to the city of Asuncion). Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Paraguay Last checked 2026-08-05
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Paraguay
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Paraguay.
Last checked 2026-08-05
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Paraguay.
Last checked 2026-08-05
May be required
Transit visa may be required
International travelers don’t need a visa to transit through Paraguay. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-08-05