Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of  Paraguay

I. Chinese Embassy in Paraguay

 

1. Embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Asunción

 

  • Address: Calle Mariscal López 735, Asunción (temporarily operating via third-country missions due to no formal diplomatic relations; confirm via 中国领事服务网).
  • Contact:
    • Emergency Hotline (Consular Protection): +86-10-12308 (China’s global emergency number).
    • Email: chinaemb_py@mfa.gov.cn (visa enquiries).
  • Note: No direct visa services in Paraguay. Applications processed via third-country Chinese missions (e.g., Argentina, Brazil).

II. Visa Requirements for Paraguayan Citizens

 

1. Visa Necessity (Ordinary Passport)

 

  • Mandatory Visa: Required for all travel purposes (tourism, business, etc.). No visa-free entry.

 

2. Visa Types & Eligibility

 

  • Tourist (L Visa): Sightseeing/visits (single-entry, stay ≤30 days; validity 90 days).
  • Business (M Visa): Trade/conferences (invitation letter from a Chinese entity).
  • Work (Z Visa): Employment (work permit + invitation).
  • Transit (G Visa): 24/72/144-hour visa-free transit at designated airports (e.g., Beijing, Shanghai) with confirmed onward ticket.

 

3. Required Documents

 

  • General:
    • Passport (valid ≥6 months, ≥2 blank pages).
    • Passport photo (3.5×4.5cm, white background).
    • Online application (COVA system: https://cova.mfa.gov.cn).
    • Travel itinerary (flight/hotel bookings).
    • Financial proof (bank statement, ~$50/day for stay).
  • Specific Visas:
    • M/Z Visas: Invitation letter + Chinese company registration.
    • X Visas (Study): Admission letter + JW201 form.
    • Q Visas (Family): Kinship proof (birth/marriage certificate).

 

4. Application Process

 

  • Online: Complete COVA form → Submit to third-country Chinese mission (e.g., Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina).
  • Processing Time: 4–7 business days (standard).
  • Fees: ~$120 (single-entry tourist); varies by visa type.

 

5. Health & Customs

 

  • COVID-19 (2025): No mandatory tests/quarantine.
  • Customs (China): Declare cash >¥20,000 or equivalent; prohibited items: drugs, ivory, endangered species.

III. Reciprocal Visa Policies (China → Paraguay)

 

1. Chinese Citizens (Ordinary Passport)

 

  • Visa Requirements:
    • Pre-2025: Visa-on-arrival (30 days) for tourism/business.
    • 2025 Update: Transition to electronic visa (e-Visa) (apply via Paraguay Immigration).
    • Documents: Passport (≥6 months), invitation (business), hotel/flight bookings.
    • Fees: $50–100 (single-entry).
  • Long-Stay: Residence permit required for stays >30 days (apply locally).

 

2. Diplomatic/Government Passports:

 

  • Visa-Free: 30 days (bilateral agreement, 2023).

IV. Key Travel Notes

 

  • Security Advisory: China advises caution in Paraguay (check 外交部公告).
  • Residence Registration (China): Stay >24 hours in non-hotel? Register with local police.
  • Paraguay Entry: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travelers from endemic areas.

V. Emergency Contacts

 

  • China (Global): +86-10-12308 (consular protection).
  • Paraguay Emergency: Police 911 | Ambulance 911.
  • Chinese Embassy (Third-Country Example):
    • Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina: +54-11-4393-2000.

VI. Official Resources