Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Paraguay
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Paraguayan Visa.
- Original Kenyan passport which has a validity of six months from the period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages.
- Duly completed visa application form. The application form should carry the applicant’s signature.
- Two passport-sized taken with a white background. The passport should not be older than 6 months.
- Bank statement which from the past six months from the time of visa application. This is proof that you can take care of yourself while in the country.
- Travel Insurance and Medical Insurance which covers the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- A return flight ticket booking or ticket for your journey.
- Travel itinerary.
Paraguay Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Paraguay
Paraguay is a landlocked country often ignored by travelers. The country is a hidden-gem in tourism. Contrary to popular opinion, there are a number of exciting things for tourists to do during their vacation in Paraguay. Tourists who like adventure and practice of extreme sports will feel at home in the country as there are infrastructures that support this. Zip-lining, rappelling, and hiking through virgin forests can be done here. Tourists in the country can also visit one of the flowing rivers which have perfect conditions for fishing, tour, and excursions. Tourists are sure to be engaged in one activity or the other during their time in Paraguay.
Paraguay is one of the least visited countries in South America. The visit of tourists to the country in 2011 was a 12% increase over the number of tourists that visited in 2010. The number in 2010 was 465,264 which rose to 520,926 in 2011. In recent times, the number of visits to the country has increased as the country hosted over 1.2 million tourists in 2015.
The importation of items such as firearms, medications, toys resembling weapons, or other protected species. There are prohibitions for used motor vehicles over ten years old and soaps/detergents that contain sodium tripolyphosphate.
Tap water is not healthy, try as much as possible not to drink it. Paraguayans are very inquisitive and you might find yourself being questioned about your color, dress, or manners, this may even be cause for amusement. Whenever you visit a Paraguayan, never rest your feet on anything else other than the floor, it is considered rude manners.
Types of Paraguay Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 10 working days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 10 working days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Paraguay Visa
- Original Kenyan passport which has a validity of six months from the period of exiting the country. The passport should have two blank pages.
- Duly completed visa application form. The application form should carry the applicant’s signature.
- Two passport-sized taken with a white background. The passport should not be older than 6 months.
- Bank statement which from the past six months from the time of visa application. This is proof that you can take care of yourself while in the country.
- Travel Insurance and Medical Insurance which covers the duration of your stay in the country.
- Proof of accommodation for the period you will be staying in the country.
- A return flight ticket booking or ticket for your journey.
- Travel itinerary.
Paraguay Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- This visa allows Kenyans visiting Paraguay to engage in various business activities.
- Business travelers are permitted to attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits while they are in the country.
- Applicants who plan to attend conferences in the country are advised to register for the conference before they leave Kenya. The certificate of registration should be submitted with the necessary documents required.
- Other documentations needed are:
- Two passport-sized photographs – must be recent and of 50 x 70 mm dimension.
- One copy of proof of residence, for example, your driver’s license, birth or marriage certificate, etc.
- An original copy of your passport. Ensure the passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the completion of your trip.
- Certificate of business registration of the Kenyan company involved.
- One copy of flight itinerary showing the time, dates, activities, and entry and exit details from Paraguay.
- A letter from your company stating the actual purpose of your trip to Paraguay and the intended duration of stay. This letter must be written on the company’s letterhead.
- Minors should ensure the original copy of their birth certificate is submitted alongside the other required documents. A letter of consent signed by both their parents is also needed.
- Applicants cannot be paid for the services they render while they are in the country.
- Foreigners should ensure they have been vaccinated against yellow fever before their travel. Immunization against malaria is also important.
Paraguay Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- A visa is not needed for Kenyans to transit through Paraguay.
- Travelers intending to board a connecting flight from Paraguay to their final destination are required to provide the flight ticket to their destination.
- Visa and other entry permits to the destination country should also be provided.
- Transit travelers in Paraguay are not allowed to work or study while they are in the country.
- If you are a minor, a letter of consent signed by both your parents should be provided. The original copy of your birth certificate is also required.
- All travelers are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever before departing their country.
- You should be ready to leave the country once your 24-hour stay is up.
Paraguay Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Paraguay tourist visa is for Kenyans intending to visit Paraguay for tourism and leisure.
- The Paraguayan tourist visa is a single-entry visa that is valid for 90 days from the date of entry.
- Applicants of this visa will need to gather the following documents:
- Two copies of documents proving legal stay in Kenya, for example, a copy of birth certificate.
- Two recent 50 x 70 mm passport-sized photographs taken in white background.
- An original copy of your passport valid for at least six months beyond the intended period of stay.
- An evidence of financial solvency must also be provided, usually in the form of a recent bank statement.
- Travelers on this visa are allowed to go for concerts, festivals and carnivals while in the country.
- While in Paraguay, you are required to carry a photocopy of your passport and ID card at all times.
- Travelers are advised to be vaccinated against the following ailment before entering Paraguay:
- Yellow fever
- Hepatitis B
- Measles
- Rabies
- Polio
- Malaria
- A much as homosexuality is not illegal in Paraguay, both same sex and opposite sex couples are not allowed to show public display of affection.
- Single parents travelling with their children should be aware that immigration officers will ask for documentary evidence of parental responsibility.
- Pregnant women should avoid travel to Paraguay because of risk of Zika.
- To leave Paraguay by air, you must pay an airport departure tax.
- Some airlines include this airport departure tax in the cost of the airline ticket, so it is recommended that you check with the airline to determine whether or not the departure tax has been included.
Paraguay Visa Fees
Tourist visa
160.00 (USD)
Business visa
160.00 (USD)
Transit visa
100.00 (USD)
Paraguay Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Kenya
Pretoria
189 Streliza Road, Waterkloof Heights, Pretoria, South Africa.
odudu.magoha@uonbi.ac.ke
+27 12 347 1047, +27 12 347 3142