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Exercise a high degree of caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in Paraguay due to increasing crime.
Paraguay
A river‑lined heartland where Spanish, Guaraní and rolling plains converge into a quietly vibrant culture.
Overview
Paraguay’s bilingual (Spanish and Guaraní) society thrives along the Paraguay and Paraná rivers, with Asunción anchoring a nation of vast grasslands and subtropical forests. The country’s cultural rhythm blends Indigenous traditions, colonial architecture and a laid‑back lifestyle that reflects its central South American setting.
At a glance
Languages
- Guaraní(Official)
- Spanish(Official)
Population6,811,297
CurrencyParaguayan Guaraní (PYG)
1 PYG = 0.0001643 USD
1 USD = 6085.84 PYG
Popular places
Cost of living
Numbeo publishes these source indexes relative to New York City.
Cost of LivingPotentially much less expensiveSource category: All | 2026
RentPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Rent | 2026
GroceriesPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Grocery | 2026
RestaurantPotentially much less expensiveSource category: Restaurant | 2026
Local Purchasing PowerMuch weaker local purchasing powerSource category: Purchasing Power | 2026
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Quality of life
Quality of LifeStrongSource category: Quality Of Life | 2026 | Overall quality of life index
SafetyMixedSource category: Safety | 2026 | Safety index (100 = safest)
HealthcareGenerally favorableSource category: Healthcare | 2026 | Healthcare quality index (100 = best healthcare)
PollutionElevatedSource category: Pollution | 2026 | Pollution index (100 = most polluted)
TrafficHighSource category: Traffic | 2026 | Overall traffic index (considers time + inefficiency + CO2)
Sources
- Numbeo Cost of Living Index
Entry requirements
Visa and residency reference data is available for Temporary Residence, Tourist / Visa Waiver, Permanent Residency, and 1 more.
Temporary Residence
- MERCOSUR Temporary Residence
Temporary residence for citizens of states subscribed to the MERCOSUR residence agreement who intend to reside temporarily in Paraguay.
- 2 years
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Temporary residence for foreign nationals entering Paraguay with the intention to settle and carry out lawful activity.
- 2 years, renewable
- Limited work rights
- Path to residency
Tourist / Visa Waiver
- MERCOSUR and Associated-Country Document Entry
Entry guidance recognizing national identity documents as valid travel documents for MERCOSUR and associated-country nationals moving within the bloc.
- No work rights
Permanent Residency
- Permanent Residence after Temporary Residence
Permanent residence by category change for foreign nationals who intend to settle definitively in Paraguay after completing temporary residence.
- Full work rights
Languages
- Guaraní(Official)
- Spanish(Official)
Sources
- Country language reference
Safety
3 source-backed travel advisories are available for Paraguay.
United Kingdom
No destination-wide FCDO travel warning
FCDO travel advice currently has no destination-wide warning for Paraguay. Review the full FCDO travel advice before travelling, including safety, entry, health, and insurance guidance.
United States
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal precautions in Paraguay. Some areas have increased crime risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory.
Exercise increased caution due to crime in these departments:
- Alto Paraná
- Amambay
- Canindeyu
- Concepcion
- San Pedro
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