Crap......do I need a visa in advance for Paraguay?
 

Im a US citizen cirrently in Buenos Aires. I was planning on riding back to Lima starting tomorrow where I have a flight on the 15th of May. I really wanted to go through Paraguay, entering at Asuncion, and try to sell the bike there and ride west from there.

I didnt think about it until I heard that US citizens need a visa in advance. I had thought that it was more of a reciprocity fee that could be paid at the border.

I dont really have time to wait for a visa to process. Can anybody offer any current information? Thanks for any advice!

No specific advice, other than it looks like you need one in advance: Paraguay. It should only take 24 hrs to receive visa in Buenos Aires: Preguntas Frecuentes | Embajada del Paraguay

Good luck!

probably...
 

As a US citizen you can get a visa on arrival and pay the $160 fee if you fly into Asuncion. Several sources mention the need for a passport photo. I think it would be worth your while to swing by the Paraguayan embassy for a chat while you are in BA or try calling. Try calling in advance, if only to make an appointment and check their hours.

Visa policy of Paraguay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Visa on arrival

Citizens of the following countries may be granted a 90 day visa on arrival if arriving at Silvio Pettirossi International Airport only. They must pay a reciprocation fee when entering Paraguay. Otherwise, the visa must be obtained prior to arrival.[3]

• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...tralia.svg.png Australia (U$S 135.00)
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Canada.svg.png Canada (U$S 150.00)
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ealand.svg.png New Zealand (U$S 140.00)
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...Russia.svg.png Russia (U$S 160.00)
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi..._China.svg.png Taiwan (U$S 100.00)
• http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...States.svg.png United States (U$S 160.00)

You already know the answer: you need a visa in advance, and your easiest bet for getting it is right there in B.A. Asking here won't change that.

It's simple enough--same day service, cash USD accepted. When I did it they weren't making appointments--just show up with photos, cash and a modicum of patience.

Enjoy,

Mark

Cool. I have heard or read about 6 different cost numbers for the visa from $65 to $160 and several in between. What is the cost for a single entry visa?

I searched around to find the details above, and did not see any mention of single or multiple entry visa fees. I think you are stuck paying $160 (USD.)

Paraguay is the only country I have not visited in South America. Its on my list for the next trip.

Thanks guys.......should have taken care of this earlier!

Im skipping Paraguay and doing a mad dash back to Lima to catch a flight on the 15th of May. And trying to sell the bike along the way....:helpsmilie: