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Name: The Republic of Paraguay
Location: Central South America
Time: IST (-) 9 1/2 hrs
Capital: Asuncion
Language: Spanish (official), Guarani (official).
Area: 406,752 sq kms
Population: 6,623,252 (July 2013 est.)
National Day: May 15 (Independence Day)
Currency: Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) 1 = INR 0.0120927.
Climate: Paraguay enjoys a subtropical climate with rapid changes in temperature all around the year. Summer season occurs from December to March, which can be very hot. The winters occur from June to September are mild with few cold days. The rainfall is heaviest from December to March.
Holidays-Year 2018: 1 Jan - New Year's Day, 1 Mar - Heroes' Day, 18 Apr - Good Friday, 20 Apr - Easter Sunday, 21 Apr - Easter Monday, 1 May - Labour Day, 15 May - Independence Day, 12 Jun - Chaco Armistice Day, 15 Aug - Founding of AsunciÃn, 8 Dec - Immaculate Conception, 25 Dec - Christmas Day.
Airline Name: Transportes Aero del Mercosur (TAM)
International Airports: Silvio Pettirossi (Asuncion) (ASU)
This section gives you all details on visa rules and information. Here, you will find detailed information on all kinds of Visa, rules on visitor policies, visa forms and visa fees.
Tourist Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry into Paraguay.
- Two photocopies sets of the Passport (1, 2 and last page).
- Two duly filled-in VISA application forms completed (filled electronically) and signed by the applicant. The photocopies of the filled application won’t be accepted by the Embassy.
- Three latest passport-size color photographs, with white background.
- Application should be enclosed with a Covering Letter by the Applicant explaining the purpose of the visit to the country.
- Original police Record / Clearance Certificate duly notarized and legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India (the document is only valid for six months).
- Detailed travel itinerary with round- trip tickets and proof of advance Hotel bookings.
- Invitation Letter from Paraguay, if any.
- Proof of applicant’s economic solvency to survive in the country. Original bank statements from last 3 months and photocopy of credit card.
- For travelers who are participating in conferences, seminars, artistic or sports events, an invitation from Organizer should directly be sent to Embassy through fax. It is mandatory requirement.
- For Indian nationals, who reside in Paraguay, if they marry in India and wish to return to Paraguay with their spouses, they need to present their Civil Marriage Certificate from the office of the Registrar of Marriages, duly notarized and legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India.
- All applicants will have to appear for the interview in person. It should be noted that applicants NEED NOT TO SEND THEIR ORIGINAL PASSPORT BY POST. All the requisite documents need to be submitted in person.
- It should be noted that first entry into Paraguay must be made within 90 days from the date the VISA is issued.
- The VISA processing time can take up to 20 -30 days.
| Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
| Visa Fee for single entry |
NA |
$65 |
| Visa Fee for multiple entry |
NA |
$100 |
Business Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry into Paraguay.
- Two photocopies sets of the Passport (1, 2 and last page).
- Two duly filled-in VISA application forms completed (filled electronically) and signed by the applicant. The photocopies of the filled application won’t be accepted by the Embassy.
- Three latest passport-size color photographs, with white background.
- Application should be enclosed with a Covering Letter by the Applicant explaining the purpose of the visit to the country.
- Original police Record / Clearance Certificate, duly notarized and legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India (the document is only valid for six months).
- Detailed travel itinerary with round- trip tickets and proof of advance Hotel bookings.
- Application form should be enclosed with letter from the sending company, and original invitation letter from the company in Paraguay.
- Form should be submitted with valid registration paper from the Indian Merchants Chamber or Chamber of Commerce & Valid copy of Company Registration.
- All applicants will have to appear for the interview in person. It should be noted that applicants NEED NOT TO SEND THEIR ORIGINAL PASSPORT BY POST. All the requisite documents need to be submitted in person.
- It should be noted that first entry into Paraguay must be made within 90 days from the date the VISA is issued.
- The VISA processing time will take at least 15 days.
| Category
| Amount In Rs.
| Other Amounts
|
| Visa Fee for single entry |
NA |
$65 |
| Visa Fee for multiple entry |
NA |
$100 |
Seamen Visa
- Paraguay is a land-locked country.
Resident Visa
- The Applicant’s passport should have validity for at least 6 months from the intended date of entry into Paraguay.
- If Indian Nationals residing in Paraguay who marry in India and intend to return with their Spouses, then they will need to present their Civil Marriage Certificate from the Office of Registrar of Marriages, duly Notarized and Legalized by the Ministry of External Affairs of the Government of India.
Read on to this section to find-out about details of the nearest embassy of country or consulate of the country you want to visit.
New Delhi
Name: Embassy of the Paraguay
Address: B-11, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar
City: New Delhi - 110 057
Country: India
Telephone: 011- 4270 5671 (extension:- 104)
Fax: 011- 4270 5672
Timings: Mon to Fri
Office Timings: 0900 to 1700 hrs
Visa Timings: 1000 to 1300 hrs
Email: delhi@embaparindia.in
Notes: Visa is handled.
Territory Jurisdiction: No Territory Jurisdiction. All Passports are processed in New Delhi only.
Collection Timings: 1000 to 1300 hrs
Mumbai
Name: Honorary Consulate of Paraguay
Address: Stadium House, Block No. 1, 6th Floor, Churchgate
City: Mumbai - 400 020
Country: India
Telephone: (022) - 4355 2027
Fax: (022) - 2202 2884
Email: ak@esw.co.in
Chennai
Name: Honorary Consulate of Paraguay
Address: AVG Studio, 38 Arcot Road, Vadapalani
City: Chennai - 600 026
Country: India
Telephone: (044)- 4213 6444
Fax: (044) - 2362 1033
Email: avm@gmail.com
Kolkata
Name: Honorary Consulate of Paraguay
Address: 216 Archarya J. C. Bose Road, Suite 2B, 2nd Floor
City: Kolkata - 700 017
Country: India
Telephone: (033)- 4050 0180
Fax: (033)- 4050 0181
Email: kolkata@paraguayconsul.in
In this section, you can download the visa forms for the destination country according to your requirement and purpose of the tour. However, one must note that submission / acceptation of forms will subject to the visa rules and regulations of the country.
