Paraguayan citizens need a Tanzania e-Visa to enter Tanzania. The tourist single-entry visa costs USD 50, takes 3-10 business days to process, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Paraguay is listed in Tanzania's official e-Visa country eligibility system, and the application is completed entirely online at eservices.immigration.go.tz — no embassy visit required.
Do Paraguayan Citizens Need a Visa for Tanzania?
Yes. Paraguayan passport holders must obtain a visa to enter Tanzania. Paraguay is eligible for the Tanzania e-Visa program, allowing Paraguayan nationals to apply online from Asunción or anywhere else without visiting a Tanzanian embassy.
Tanzania does not have a resident embassy in Paraguay. The nearest Tanzanian diplomatic mission is in Buenos Aires, Argentina, or Washington D.C. — but for tourist purposes, the online e-Visa makes physical embassy contact unnecessary.
The Paraguayan passport currently provides visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to around 130 countries, but Tanzania requires a visa from all nationalities outside its small African exemption list. Tanzania is a growing destination for South American adventurers, particularly for Serengeti safaris and Kilimanjaro climbs.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements for Paraguayan Citizens
- Valid Paraguayan passport (minimum 6 months validity beyond your intended departure from Tanzania, at least 2 blank pages)
- Recent passport-size digital photo (white background, colour, JPEG format, taken within last 6 months)
- Return or onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Tanzania (hotel/lodge booking or host's invitation letter)
- Proof of sufficient funds (bank statement, USD 500 equivalent minimum recommended)
- Travel itinerary for your stay in Tanzania
- Valid email address for receiving the e-Visa approval
Tanzania e-Visa Cost for Paraguayan Citizens
| Visa Type | Fee (USD) | PYG Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist Single Entry | USD 50 | ~PYG 385,000 |
| Tourist Multiple Entry | USD 100 | ~PYG 770,000 |
| Business Single Entry | USD 50 | ~PYG 385,000 |
| Transit | USD 30 | ~PYG 230,000 |
PYG equivalents are approximate (based on ~7,700 PYG per USD). The official fee is in USD. Exchange rates fluctuate — check the current rate when applying.
How to Apply: Step-by-Step
- Go to the official portal — Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account — Register with your email address
- Start a new application — Select "Tourist e-Visa" and Paraguay as your nationality
- Enter your details — Fill in your name, date of birth, and passport number exactly as printed on your Paraguayan passport
- Upload documents — Passport bio-data page, digital photo, hotel booking, and flight ticket
- Review your application — Verify all entries before submitting
- Pay USD 50 — By Visa, Mastercard, or other accepted international card
- Save your reference number — Received by email immediately
- Wait for approval — 3-10 business days
- Download and print the e-Visa — Present at the Tanzania port of entry with your Paraguayan passport
Processing Time
Standard processing: 3-10 business days. Apply at least 2 weeks before your departure date. The e-Visa is valid for 3 months from the issue date, with a maximum stay of 90 days per entry.
Tanzania e-Visa vs Visa on Arrival for Paraguayan Citizens
| Feature | e-Visa (Online) | Visa on Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Where to apply | Online before travel | At the airport on arrival |
| Cost | USD 50 | USD 50 |
| Processing | 3-10 days | 30-90 mins on arrival |
| Available at | All entry points | Julius Nyerere (DAR), Kilimanjaro (JRO), Zanzibar (ZNZ) airports |
| Recommended | Yes | Backup option |
Paraguay-Specific Travel Notes
Airlines from Paraguay to Tanzania: There are no direct flights from Paraguay. From Asunción (ASU), common routing includes:
- LATAM / AerolÃneas Argentinas to Buenos Aires (EZE or AEP), then Ethiopian Airlines via Addis Ababa (ADD) to Kilimanjaro (JRO) or Dar es Salaam (DAR) — approximately 24-28 hours total
- Copa Airlines via Panama City (PTY), then connecting to East Africa via Ethiopian, Kenya Airways, or Qatar Airways
- Iberia / Air Europa via Madrid (MAD), then Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya Airways connection
- TAM/LATAM to São Paulo (GRU), then Ethiopian Airlines direct to Addis Ababa and onwards
Currency: Tanzania uses the Tanzanian Shilling (TZS). The Paraguayan Guaranà (PYG) is not exchangeable in Tanzania. Bring USD cash — it's the most practical foreign currency for Tanzania's tourism economy. Exchange PYG to USD before departure in Asunción.
Does Paraguay require a visa? This question is sometimes searched by travellers confused about direction. Most nationalities visiting Paraguay can enter visa-free for short stays. Tanzanian citizens visiting Paraguay would need to check Paraguay's requirements separately — this is the reverse of the topic of this article.
Popular Tanzania destinations for South American travellers: Serengeti (Great Migration, peak July-October), Ngorongoro Crater, Mount Kilimanjaro, Zanzibar, and Tanzania's southern circuit (Selous/Nyerere Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park, less crowded than the northern parks).