Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
Maximum Alerts / Paraguay
Level published by the State Department on 18.08.2026 · read 16 October 2026 · source checked daily
Paraguay — official level as of 16 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, EUR 1.5M, certificate on payment.
Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?
An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.
The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.
You will be alerted only on the day the official level of this country changes.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.
The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.
What I say on the phone
What to do, in this order
In immediate danger, call local emergency services first. Then contact assistance without delay; before engaging a service, seek approval under your policy. Cover is confirmed by the insurer.
Ask assistance where to get care and whether direct cover can be arranged. It confirms the facility and seeks the insurer's approval under your policy. In immediate danger, call local emergency services first.
Even for a pain you meant to shrug off. Without a medical certificate written on the spot, the same day, the insurer cannot cover the event — a certificate written after you return does not count.
The hospital desk sends the request to assistance. Direct payment depends on the insurer's approval and the policy; the call alone does not guarantee it. Have the response confirmed before relying on no up-front payment.
In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services immediately. For an arranged transfer or repatriation, contact assistance: the insurer's medical team decides on measures under the policy. A medical flight booked without approval may not be reimbursed.
Even if everything went well on the ground. Send your invoices and the medical report within 30 days; after that, compensation may be reduced or refused.
Reading hospitals, doctors and pharmacies around this point…
List read from OpenStreetMap on 12.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
Country dial code: +595
OpenStreetMap list read on 12.10.2026, straight-line distances. In an emergency: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
near Avenida François Sauvageot-Dupuis (5ª proy.)
Estados Unidos
near Mayor Blas Fleitas
near José Asunción Flores
Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López
near Mayor Sebastián Bullo
near Río de Janeiro
near Herminio Giménez
2435 Herminio Giménez Asuncion
child_psychiatry;humanistic;depth;psychiatry
439 Teniente Coronel Eugenio Ayala Velázquez Asuncion
gynaecology
08:00 a 19:0
República Dominicana
near Avenida Augusto Roa Bastos
685 Avenida Venezuela
near Carios
near Soldado Paraguayo
Médicos del Chaco
near Capitán Pedro Carpinelli
4817 Carlos Giménez
Doctor Alexander Fleming
near Doctor Antonio Sosa
Avenida Santísima Trinidad
Avenida Carlos Antonio López
near Manduvirá
General Jose Eduvigis Diaz
General Jose Eduvigis Diaz
Don Juan Melchor Bosco y gral diaz Asuncion
near Teniente Guillermo Arias
near Avenida François Sauvageot-Dupuis (5ª proy.)
15 de Agosto
near Teniente Victor Miranda
near Portugal
Independencia Nacional
near Independencia Nacional
near Eduardo Victor Haedo
near 15 de Agosto
Estrella
Presidente Manuel Franco
Presidente Manuel Franco
near Ciclovía Palma
Francisco Acuña de Figeroa
near Alejandro Guanes (13ª Proyectadas)
Avenida Doctor José Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia y Velasco
near José de Antequera y Castro
Avenida Doctor José Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia y Velasco
near Avenida Francisco Esteban Acuña de Figueroa (5ª proy.)
Estados Unidos
near Tacuary
near Tacuary
Estados Unidos
near José de Antequera y Castro
Constitución
near Pai Pérez
236 Constitución
Andrés Barbero
Avenida Perú
near Silvio Pettirossi
near Curupayty
near pasaje República de Colombia
near Silvio Pettirossi
Avenida Perú
near Avenida Itá Ybaté (21ª Proyectadas)
692 Estrella Asunción
Juan Manuel Frutos Pane
465 Avenida General Máximo Santos Asunción
Mo-Th 08:00-13:00,14:00-17:00;Fr 08:00-13:30
465 Avenida General Máximo Santos Asunción
350 Ciudad del Vaticano GENERAL BERNARDINO CABALLERO
Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00, 14:00-17:00
near Pasaje
166 República Dominicana
629 San Francisco
near Avenida Venezuela
2364 Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López Asuncion
Mo-Fr 08:00-16:45
Avenida Mariscal López Asunción
Mo-Th 09:00-13:00,14:00-17:30 open "By appointment only";Fr 09:00-13:00 open "By
near Cecilio da Silva
Avenida España Clorinda
Nuestra Señora de la Asunción Asunción
24/7
Teniente Pedro Rodi Asunción
24/7
Portugal Asunción
24/7
near Atenas (9ª Proy.)
Manuel Gondra Pereira Asunción
24/7
Acá Yuasa
near Silvio Pettirossi
near Avenida Coronel José Félix Bogado
near General Francisco Miranda
near 23 de Junio
Avenida General Máximo Santos Asuncion
24/7
near Coronel Pedro Hermosa
near Fernando de Magallanes
near Teniente Vicente Rolón Viera
near Ruta Nacional Presidente Carlos Antonio López
near Ruta Nacional 11
Asunción
near Andrés Barbero
near General José María Bruguez
near 22 de Septiembre
near Avenida Doctor Eusebio Ayala
Padre Egidio Cardozo Asuncion
Padre Egidio Cardozo
Doctor Cayo Romero Pereira Asuncion
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
10-16 0.3 · 10-17 0.2 · 10-18 0.1 · 10-19 0.1 · 10-20 0.1 · 10-21 0.1 · 10-22 9.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
No geolocated event in this country at this reading.
No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.
No news located around Asunción in this reading.
National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.
Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles
All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see Your COVID-19 Vaccination for more information.
All travelers should take steps to prevent mosquito bites. Chikungunya vaccination is generally not recommended. Travelers who wish to consider vaccination can visit “What to consider before traveling” on the chikungunya vaccines page to learn more.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Paraguay. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.
Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Paraguay. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Paraguay.
Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.
Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…
Dogs infected with rabies are commonly found in Paraguay. Rabies is also commonly found in some terrestrial wildlife species and bats. If rabies exposures occur while in Paraguay, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.
Consider getting a typhoid vaccine if you might: Travel to areas with poor sanitation and unsafe water, including rural areas Spend a long time in Paraguay, such as a month or more Visit friends or relatives Typhoid vaccine is not 100% effective. Practicing safe food and water habits , including washing hands at key times , can also help prevent typhoid fever .
CDC recommendations: Vaccine is recommended for all travelers ≥9 months old except as follows Vaccine is generally not recommended for travel limited to the city of Asunción (the capital). b Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required.
CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 10.10.2026
Moderate incidence: nothing special for a short stay.
Average coverage: two up-to-date MMR doses remain the rule.
Very low or no transmission.
World Bank — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — medical care, in French
A l'exception de la capitale Asunción, les soins médicaux ne sont pas garantis. Les hôpitaux exigent un paiement d’avance avant de commencer un traitement. En cas de maladie ou de blessure grave, il est préférable de se faire soigner à l'étranger (par exemple Etats-Unis ou Suisse). Si vous prenez régulièrement des médicaments , emportez-en une quantité suffisante avec vous. Notez toutefois que de nombreux pays appliquent des réglementations restrictives. Cela vaut en particulier, mais pas exclusivement, pour les médicaments contenant des stupéfiants (par exemple la méthadone) et les substances utilisées pour le traitement des troubles psychiques. Avant votre départ, renseignez-vous directement auprès de la représentation étrangère compétente (ambassade ou consulat) et consultez la rubrique Liens voyages , où vous trouverez de plus amples informations sur ce sujet ainsi que sur la médecine du voyage en général. Les informations concernant la propagation de maladies et les éventuelles mesures de protection à prendre sont fournies par le personnel médical et les centres de vaccination. Liens voyages
France Diplomatiesource ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Consulter si besoin son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) pour faire une évaluation de son état de santé et bénéficier de recommandations sanitaires, notamment sur les vaccinations. Consulter éventuellement son dentiste avant le départ.
Constituer sa pharmacie personnelle en conséquence et n’emporter dans ses bagages que les médicaments strictement nécessaires ; ne jamais consommer de médicaments achetés dans la rue (risque de contrefaçons). Les médicaments doivent être dans leur emballage d’origine avec les étiquettes originales, accompagnés d’une ordonnance portant le nom des médicaments en dénomination commune internationale (DCI). Il est indispensable de vérifier que les médicaments concernés sont autorisés dans le pays visité : pour plus d’informations, consulter la fiche Informations pratiques .
Les vaccins recommandés en France sont également indispensables lors d’un séjour à l’étranger : les maladies qu’ils préviennent circulent partout dans le monde, parfois même plus fréquemment qu’en France. Avant tout départ, le voyageur (adulte et enfant) doit donc d’abord s’assurer d’être à jour du calendrier vaccinal français, en particulier des vaccins contre la diphtérie, le tétanos, la poliomyélite, la coqueluche mais aussi contre la rougeole. Le carnet de vaccination peut être demandé à l’arrivée de certains pays.
Des vaccinations complémentaires peuvent être nécessaires :
Il est donc conseillé de consulter son médecin traitant ou un centre de vaccinations internationales (médecine des voyages) suffisamment de temps avant le voyage.
La chikungunya est une maladie virale transmise par l’intermédiaire de moustiques infectés. Cette maladie se manifeste par l’apparition de symptômes grippaux (fièvre, douleurs musculaires et articulaires). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin ; le traitement est uniquement symptomatique. Les moyens de prévention reposent sur la vaccination et la protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. Il est conseillé avant le départ de se référer à son médecin traitant et/ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter la rubrique risques sanitaires .
La dengue est une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont de type grippal (fièvre, maux de tête, courbatures, parfois éruption cutanée). En cas de signes cliniques, il est impératif de consulter immédiatement un médecin. Il n’existe pas de traitement curatif. La prise en charge médicale repose uniquement sur le traitement des symptômes. Il faut impérativement éviter la prise d’anti-inflammatoire. La prévention individuelle repose essentiellement sur les moyens de protection contre les piqûres de moustiques. La vaccination des voyageurs peut être indiquée dans certains cas. Il est conseillé de se référer, avant son départ, à son médecin traitant et /ou à un centre de vaccination internationale.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère de la Santé et le site de l’Organisation mondiale de la Santé .
Il s’agit d’une maladie virale transmise par piqûres de moustiques. Les symptômes sont variables, allant du syndrome pseudo-grippal (fièvre, frissons, douleurs musculaires, maux de tête…) à des formes plus graves (vomissements de sang, jaunisse, convulsions, coma…)…
La fièvre typhoïde est une maladie infectieuse causée par des bactéries présentes dans l’eau contaminée par des matières fécales d’origine humaine. L’infection résulte le plus souvent de l’ingestion d’eau ou d’aliments contaminés, ou d’une transmission directe de personne à personne. Les symptômes surviennent en moyenne 3 semaines après la contamination et associent fièvre, maux de tête, perte d’appétit, douleurs abdominales avec diarrhée ou constipation, fatigue et parfois, éruption cutanée. Dans les formes plus graves, la fièvre typhoïde peut être fatale en l’absence de traitement.
Les mesures de prévention reposent sur les règles élémentaires d’hygiène générale vis-à-vis de l’eau, des aliments et du lavage des mains ainsi que sur la vaccination.
Pour plus d’informations , consulter le site de l'Institut Pasteur .
La rage est une maladie virale mortelle affectant le système nerveux et présent dans la salive des animaux infectés, tels que chiens, chats, chauves-souris et autres mammifères sauvages. Le virus se transmet par morsure, griffure ou contact de la salive avec une peau lésée ou une muqueuse. L’évolution est rapide avec l’apparition de fièvre, maux de tête, anxiété puis de troubles neurologiques (coma). La rage est presque toujours mortelle une fois les symptômes déclarés. Il est recommandé d’éviter tout contact avec des animaux suspects domestiques ou sauvages. La vaccination préventive contre la rage avant un séjour en zone exposée peut être indiquée en fonction du type de voyage et en particulier chez les jeunes enfants dès qu’ils marchent. Il est conseillé de demander conseil à un médecin ou à un centre de vaccinations internationales.
En cas d’exposition à risque, consulter immédiatement un médecin même si la vaccination…
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé et le site de l'Assurance Maladie .
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site du ministère en charge de la Santé .
Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Before you travel check that:
This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.
Call 141 and ask for an ambulance.
Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.
At least 8 weeks before your trip check:
See what health risks you’ll face in Paraguay , including:
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.
If you need a regular prescription, you should bring enough medication with you.
Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .
The NHS has information on whether you can take your medicine abroad .
There are some good private medical facilities, but only in the major cities. Hospitals and GPs will expect immediate payment for medical services. Some types of medicines may not be available.
Elsewhere, facilities may not meet UK standards. Make sure you have adequate travel health insurance and accessible funds to cover the cost of any medical treatment and repatriation.
FCDO has a list of medical providers in Paraguay where some staff will speak English.
Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .
Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.
Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).
The country is not uniform: 4 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading. Asunción is not one of them.
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
“(France Diplomatie)”: the level comes from its text, in French, quoted below region by region.
the trip stays outside the advised-against regions. Any move into a red or orange region calls for a new, written decision.
France Diplomatie (in French)
Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans la zone située de part et d’autre de la ligne séparant les départements de San Pedro et de Concepción (zone d’action du groupe terroriste EPP), dans la ville de Pedro Juan Caballero, capitale du département d’ Amambay (zone de narcotrafic), et dans les zones non peuplées du département de Canindeyu, en raison du risque d’
France Diplomatie (in French)
Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans la zone située de part et d’autre de la ligne séparant les départements de San Pedro et de Concepción (zone d’action du groupe terroriste EPP), dans la ville de Pedro Juan Caballero, capitale du département d’ Amambay (zone de narcotrafic), et dans les zones non peuplées du département de Canindeyu, en raison du risque d’
France Diplomatie (in French)
Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans la zone située de part et d’autre de la ligne séparant les départements de San Pedro et de Concepción (zone d’action du groupe terroriste EPP), dans la ville de Pedro Juan Caballero, capitale du département d’ Amambay (zone de narcotrafic), et dans les zones non peuplées du département de Canindeyu, en raison du risque d’
France Diplomatie (in French)
Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans la zone située de part et d’autre de la ligne séparant les départements de San Pedro et de Concepción (zone d’action du groupe terroriste EPP), dans la ville de Pedro Juan Caballero, capitale du département d’ Amambay (zone de narcotrafic), et dans les zones non peuplées du département de Canindeyu, en raison du risque d’
Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (15.10.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · France Diplomatie (11.03.2026) · Natural Earth
No located event in this reading.
Last change: Updated information on travelling with children ('Entry requirements' page).
Updated 18.08.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Paraguay due to crime.
Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. government employees working in Paraguay need special authorization to travel to some areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from using municipal buses in Paraguay because of risk of robbery and assault.
Review the Travel Guidances for Paraguay for additional information on travel.
Exercise Increased Caution in Departments of Alto Paraná , Amambay , Canindeyú , Concepcion , and San Pedro due to crime .
10-16 0.3 · 10-17 0.2 · 10-18 0.1 · 10-19 0.1 · 10-20 0.1 · 10-21 0.1 · 10-22 9.5 m³/s
Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.
The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.
No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.
Reading: The homicide rate is 11 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 10 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Some areas are advised against except for imperative reasons.France Diplomatie ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Vigilance areas — France Diplomatie (in French) updated 11.03.2026official map ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
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Le personnel et les missions de l’ambassade de France au Paraguay ayant été réduits , les Français sont invités à s’assurer qu’ils disposent de moyens nécessaires en cas de crise (vérifier les termes des contrats d’ assurance , s’assurer de disposer des moyens financiers nécessaires pour couvrir d’éventuels frais d’hospitalisation ou d’évacuation, etc.).
L’ambassade de France au Paraguay ne délivre pas de titres d’identité et de voyage. En cas de perte ou de vol de passeport, l’ambassade pourra vous délivrer un laissez-passer permettant de rentrer en France.
Le consulat général de France à Buenos Aires (Argentine) est compétent pour toutes les autres démarches administratives concernant les Français résidents ou de passage au Paraguay.
En cas d’urgence , l’ambassade de France au Paraguay peut être jointe pendant les horaires d’ouverture (du lundi au jeudi de 07h30 à 12h30 et de 13h30 à 16h00 et le vendredi de 07h30 à 14h00) au +595 971 995 656.
En cas d’urgence en dehors de ces horaires, le consulat général de France à Buenos Aires peut être joint au +54 9 11 4470 3202.
En cas d’incident grave dans le pays pendant votre séjour, pensez à rassurer vos proches .
Dernière actualisation le 11/03/2026, information toujours valable à la date du jour
Il est déconseillé de se rendre dans la zone située de part et d’autre de la ligne séparant les départements de San Pedro et de Concepción (zone d’action du groupe terroriste EPP), dans la ville de Pedro Juan Caballero, capitale du département d’ Amambay (zone de narcotrafic), et dans les zones non peuplées du département de Canindeyu, en raison du risque d’actes de violence liés au narcotrafic. Pour toute information utile, il est possible de prendre l’attache de l’agence consulaire de Ciudad del Este (+595 61 502 555, +595 61 578 362, consulfrance.cde @ outlook.com ).
Le reste du pays est placé en vigilance renforcée.
Il est recommandé d’observer les précautions d’usage suivantes :
Il est déconseillé de circuler la nuit, notamment sur les grands axes routiers reliant la capitale aux villes frontières de Ciudad del Este (Argentine/Brésil) et d’Encarnación (Argentine), ainsi que sur la route reliant ces deux villes (Route 6) et le Trans-Chaco qui traverse le Chaco depuis Assomption jusqu’à la frontière nord-ouest avec la Bolivie, en passant à proximité de Filadelfia dans le Chaco central.
Des pluies violentes peuvent provoquer des inondations et l’interruption du trafic routier. Il est dangereux de circuler en cas de fortes pluies, y compris en ville (les rues se transformant en torrents, compte tenu de la faiblesse du système d’évacuation des eaux).
Le groupe terroriste « Armée du peuple paraguayen » (EPP - Ejército del Pueblo Paraguayo ) est actif dans la zone située de part et d’autre de la ligne délimitant les départements de Concepción et de San Pedro. L’EPP est accusé par la justice du Paraguay d’entretenir des liens avec les FARC.
En raison des conditions naturelles difficiles dans la partie occidentale du pays, le Chaco, il est conseillé de s’y rendre accompagné. Les séjours en estancia (grande propriété fermière) sont à préférer à la randonnée. Il convient de se munir de réserves d’eau, de nourriture et de carburant, compte tenu de la superficie du territoire et de la très faible densité des populations. Cette région est riche en faune, flore et espaces remarquables (parcs nationaux). La chasse et la capture y sont interdites, sous peine de sanctions pénales.
L’ambassade de France au Paraguay ne possède plus de section consulaire depuis juin 2016, avec un passage au format « poste à présence diplomatique ». La communauté française du Paraguay et les Français de passage relèvent ainsi de la responsabilité du consulat général de France à Buenos Aires.
Il est recommandé :
Full text of the Security pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland), in French
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
FDFA update note — Ces conseils pour les voyages ont été entièrement révisés. (published 10.08.2026)
En raison des tensions sociales, politiques et économiques, des manifestations, grèves, et violences peuvent se produire dans tout le pays. Des barrages routiers sont fréquents et il faut s’attendre à des perturbations du trafic local et des retards. Lors de barrages routiers ou de grèves, il est conseillé de se renseigner sur place sur les autres possibilités de déplacement et d’attendre le cas échéant que la situation se normalise. Tenez-vous à l'écart des manifestations et des rassemblements de foule quels qu'ils soient et conformez-vous aux instructions des autorités. Dans ce pays comme ailleurs, le risque d’attentats terroristes ne peut être exclu. La rubrique terrorisme et enlèvements attire l’attention sur les risques liés au terrorisme. Terrorisme et enlèvements
La description des zones à risques repose sur des données approximatives; les risques ne peuvent se restreindre à des zones délimitées. Départements de Concepción e San Pedro: Les voyages touristiques ou autres qui ne présentent pas un caractère d'urgence dans les départements de Concepción et San Pedro sont déconseillés. Faites preuve de la plus grande prudence lors de voyages urgents et absolument nécessaires et informez-vous de l’évolution de la situation auprès d’une personne de confiance sur place ou auprès des autorités locales. Dans ces départements, des groupes criminels armés ainsi que les organisations de guérilla EPP (Ejercito Popular Paraguayo) et ACA (Agrupación Campesina Armada) sévissent. Ils sont combattus par les forces de sécurité. À plusieurs reprises, l’EPP a procédé à des enlèvements contre rançon; plusieurs personnes ont été assassinées. Des affrontements armés peuvent aussi affecter des personnes non impliquées. Zone frontalière avec le Brésil et l’Argentine: Les voyages touristiques ou autres qui ne présentent pas un caractère d'urgence dans le département d’Amambay sont déconseillés. Faites preuve de la plus grande prudence lors de voyages dans toute la zone frontalière et informez-vous de l’évolution de la situation auprès d’une personne de confiance sur place ou auprès des autorités locales. En particulier dans la zone frontalière avec le Brésil, des affrontements violents entre les trafiquants de drogue surviennent souvent. Le risque d'être soudainement exposé à de violents affrontements ne peut être exclu. L’organisation criminelle brésilienne PCC (Primeiro Comando da Capital) y est également active.
Le taux de criminalité est élevé. La petite criminalité existe, tels que les vols à la tire et les vols à l'arraché, ainsi que des agressions et des vols de voitures. Dans le cas des enlèvements express, les victimes sont cambriolées et contraintes de retirer de l'argent liquide avec leur carte de crédit. Des actes de violence peuvent être commis par des gangs organisés ou des individus. Il est notamment recommandé de prendre les mesures de précaution suivantes:
Pendant la saison des pluies, de fortes pluies et des tempêtes peuvent provoquer des inondations, des glissements de terrain et/ou endommager les infrastructures. Le trafic touristique peut s’en trouver perturbé temporairement. Il existe un important risque d’incendie de forêt à de nombreux endroits. Les provinces du sud, la région du Chaco ainsi que les alentours de Asunción sont particulièrement touchées. Suivez les avertissements et les instructions des autorités locales , p.ex. zones interdites, ordres d’évacuation, etc.: Instituto Forestal Nacional Centro Metorologico Nacional Si une catastrophe naturelle devait se produire durant votre séjour, prenez immédiatement contact avec vos proches et suivez les instructions des autorités locales.
FDFA travel advice, in French, valid on 16.10.2026eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
Regional risks — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
You should also read FCDO ’s overall travel advice and safety and security advice .
Transnational criminal organisations carry out drug trafficking and arms smuggling along Paraguay’s eastern border with Brazil. Most activity is from Pedro Juan Caballero south to Ciudad del Este, and to the Tri-Border Area where the borders of Paraguay, Brazil and Argentina meet.
Violent crime is on the increase in this area – take particular care in the departments (‘departamentos’) that border Brazil:
A small guerrilla-style group calling itself the Ejercito del Pueblo Paraguayo (EPP) operates in the north of the Department of San Pedro and the south of the Department of Concepción. The group typically targets police and the military. They attack the ranches of major landowners, often stealing large numbers of cattle. Their attacks can be violent, and include the use of explosives and firearms. In the last decade, they have kidnapped several high-profile people for ransom, most recently in 2022. Three people are still in captivity.
Illegal cross-border activities are common in this area, centred around drug trafficking.
Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
This guide also has safety advice for regions of Paraguay .
There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.
UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Paraguay, attacks cannot be ruled out.
There is often social conflict in Paraguay. Groups may set up blockades as a form of protest along the main roads and in downtown Asunción near government buildings. This disrupts public transport and leads to widespread delays often with little warning.
If this happens, avoid large gatherings, monitor local media and follow the guidance of local authorities.
Bag-snatching and pickpocketing are a problem on public transport. Many foreigners choose to use taxis rather than take buses. Keep your bags within sight at all times when travelling, and be wary of anyone offering to help you.
Muggers are occasionally violent and can be armed. Carrying large amounts of cash or wearing expensive jewellery can make you a target. To reduce the risk of attacks:
You might be asked for photo ID if you pay by credit card. Many people choose to carry their photo ID in a money belt under their clothes, to keep it secure.
At night, keep away from isolated or poorly lit areas, including in the downtown areas of major cities.
Criminal organisations carry out drug trafficking and arms smuggling, often in the border regions. They have also carried out isolated violent attacks in Asunción and elsewhere. These attacks have usually been aimed at the Paraguayan security forces and people associated with rival gangs. Tourists have not been the target of such incidents, but bystanders could be affected.
In recent years there has been a small number of high-profile kidnappings. Although foreigners are not routinely targeted, you should be vigilant. See the safety advice for regions of Paraguay .
To report a crime, go to the nearest police station, or call the tourist police:
You must always carry ID. Carry a copy or printout of the photo page of your passport, and a copy of your entry stamp.
If you are resident in Paraguay, the authorities will issue you with an identity card.
There are severe penalties for trafficking and possession of illegal drugs. If you are caught in possession of or trafficking drugs, you may get a prison sentence, without bail. Prison standards are poor.
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal and there is a small, active LGBT+ community in Asunción. Same-sex marriages are not recognised in Paraguay. People are likely to disapprove of same-sex couples showing affection in…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Paraguay - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2026-08-18travel.state.gov ↗updated 18.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Exercise normal precaution in Paraguay due to crime.
Paraguay is generally a safe destination for travelers. Some areas have increased crime risk. U.S. government employees working in Paraguay need special authorization to travel to some areas. U.S. government employees are prohibited from using municipal buses in Paraguay because of risk of robbery and assault.
Review the Travel Guidances for Paraguay for additional information on travel.
Exercise Increased Caution in Departments of Alto Paraná , Amambay , Canindeyú , Concepcion , and San Pedro due to crime .
Global Affairs Canada — additional reading
Exercise a high degree of caution
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 06:35 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all
You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.
Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs are severe. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines. The consumption of alcohol under 20 years of age is illegal. Drugs, alcohol and travel
The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and Paraguay. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Paraguay, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Paraguayan court. If you are in this situation:
If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.
Disputes related to property acquisition or other investments are costly and take time to resolve. If you plan on buying property, or making other investments in Paraguay:
Penalties for drinking and driving are severe. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.00%. There are regular police checks to perform breathalyzer tests. If a police officer suspects you of drinking and driving, they could confiscate your driver's licence on the spot. If you’re convicted, you can expect heavy fines. Police regularly stop cars to check vehicle and driving documents. You should ensure you rent a car from a reputable company and you sign a rental contract that includes car insurance. You must carry an international driving permit. International Driving Permit Traffic regulation is different from Canada as the legal age to drive is 18.
Local authorities may request to see your ID at any time.
It is illegal to hunt in Paraguay. Convicted offenders can expect jail sentences and heavy fines.
The currency of Paraguay is the guaraní (PYG). You may be requested to show ID when paying with a credit or debit card. Paying with credit or with debit card is rarely accepted in the Chaco region. Canadian currency is not widely accepted. Only new US$ 100 bills can be exchanged. Use registered banks and exchange bureaus as fake bank notes are common.
Open Government Licence – Canada · October 15, 2026 06:35 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026
Foreign Office — laws and cultural differences
You must always carry ID. Carry a copy or printout of the photo page of your passport, and a copy of your entry stamp. If you are resident in Paraguay, the authorities will issue you with an identity card.
There are severe penalties for trafficking and possession of illegal drugs. If you are caught in possession of or trafficking drugs, you may get a prison sentence, without bail. Prison standards are poor.
Same-sex sexual activity is not illegal and there is a small, active LGBT+ community in Asunción. Same-sex marriages are not recognised in Paraguay. People are likely to disapprove of same-sex couples showing affection in public. Find more information on the websites of LGBT+ organisations like Aireana, Panambi and SOMOSGAY. Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Safety regulations at public venues may be non-existent or poorly enforced. Food stalls burning fuel and using power cables with poor electricity standards present a constant fire risk in markets. The risk is heightened because markets are often located in narrow streets and can be crowded.
Open Government Licence v3.0gov.uk ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
FDFA (Switzerland) — laws and customs, in French
Les infractions à la loi sur les stupéfiants, y compris la détention de minimes quantités de drogue quelle qu'elle soit, sont passibles de peines de prison. Les conditions de détention sont précaires.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.
Reading 01:00 (America/Asuncion)Open-Meteo ↗updated 16.10.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.
Reading: Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 527 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
French passport — France Diplomatie
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
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Toutes les mesures de restrictions sanitaires pour l’entrée sur le territoire ont été levées.
Un passeport d’une validité suffisante pour couvrir la durée totale du séjour est requis pour entrer sur le territoire paraguayen.
Aucun visa n’est requis pour un séjour de moins de 90 jours au Paraguay. Au-delà de 90 jours, il est possible d’obtenir une prolongation de séjour en accomplissant les formalités correspondantes auprès du service paraguayen d’immigration (en espagnol).
Les voyageurs qui se rendent au Paraguay après un séjour au Brésil, en Bolivie, au Pérou ou au Venezuela doivent impérativement présenter un certificat de vaccination contre la fièvre jaune à l’entrée sur le territoire paraguayen. Les voyageurs en provenance de France ou d’autres pays et qui effectuent une simple escale dans l’un des 4 pays précités ne sont pas concernés par cette obligation.
En cas de franchissement de la frontière par voie terrestre (par exemple en provenance de Foz de Iguazu, Brésil), il convient de s’assurer d’un arrêt à la frontière afin de faire apposer sur le passeport les cachets d’entrée ou de sortie du territoire. À défaut de cette formalité, les voyageurs sont passibles d’une forte amende à la sortie du pays, infligée par les services du contrôle migratoire.
La sortie du territoire paraguayen d’enfants mineurs nés ou résidant au Paraguay est soumise à la présentation d’une autorisation délivrée par le juge paraguayen compétent, lorsque le mineur voyage seul ou en compagnie d’un seul parent.
Pour plus d’informations, consulter le site internet des autorités paraguayennes (en espagnol) ou prendre contact, avant le départ, avec l’ ambassade du Paraguay à Paris .
La réglementation sanitaire du Paraguay interdit l’entrée sur le territoire de produits tels que saucissons, viandes, conserves, ainsi que certains fruits et légumes. Le douanier conserve la possibilité de confisquer et/ou de détruire ces produits.
Pour plus d’informations, prendre l’attache, avant le départ, de l’ambassade du Paraguay à Paris.
La faune et la flore du Paraguay restent fragiles. Par principe, l’agent des douanes contrôle tout produit d’origine animale ou végétale.
Entry and stay pagediplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)
The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
British passport — Foreign Office (UK)
Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.
Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Paraguay’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Paraguay set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Paraguayan Embassy in the UK .
To enter Paraguay, your passport should be valid for the duration of your stay.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Make sure you get your passport stamped.
Make sure that an immigration official stamps, dates and signs your passport when you arrive. If you do not have an entry stamp in your passport, you will get a fine when you leave the country.
This is important if you enter Paraguay at a land border, typically the crossing between Ciudad del Este and Foz do Iguaçu in Brazil. Long-distance bus drivers sometimes tell foreign nationals that they can complete immigration formalities in Asunción. This is not true, and you will get a fine if you do not get your passport stamped at the point of entry.
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .
You do not need a visa to visit Paraguay. You will normally get permission to stay for 90 days on arrival.
If you want to stay for another 90 days, check with the Paraguayan Immigration Department (in Spanish).
If you are travelling to Paraguay to work or study, you should contact the Paraguayan Embassy in the UK or check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa information (in Spanish).
Children under 18 years of age who are resident in Paraguay need written permission (‘Permiso del Menor’) from the non-accompanying parents to leave the country. The permission is granted by a Justice of the Peace Court, where the applicant resides. You can get more information on requirements for children entering or leaving Paraguay from the Paraguayan Immigration Directorate (in Spanish), the Supreme Court of Justice (in Spanish) or from your nearest Paraguayan Consulate.
To enter Paraguay, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Paraguay guide .
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Paraguay . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Declare any cash or travellers cheques if the value is 10,000 US dollars or more. You can make an online declaration in advance , or at computer terminals at the airport or place of arrival. You will get a certified declaration to show you brought it in with…
American passport — U.S. Department of State
The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 18.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.
What the texts say · Bag-snatching and pickpocketing are a problem on public transport. Muggers are occasionally violent and can be armed.
What the texts say · Driving standards are poor and there are often traffic accidents, particularly involving motorbikes. Some vehicles drive with no lights at night.
What the texts say · The rainy season extends from December to March. Heavy rainfall and flooding can affect several areas, including some areas of Asunción and neighbouring cities.
What the texts say · Virtual Kidnappings may occur.
What the texts say · Groups may set up blockades as a form of protest along the main roads and in downtown Asunción near government buildings.
Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Foreign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026 (updated 21.01.2026 · read 30.09.2026)Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026 (updated 15.10.2026 · read 30.09.2026)
Reading: The homicide rate is 11 times Switzerland's: violence is a real risk there, concentrated in the areas named by the official advisories. On the road, 10 times more deaths than in Switzerland: road crashes are the leading cause of death of healthy travellers (CDC) — seat belt, no night driving, a driver or a taxi from a rank.
World Bank (UNODC for homicides, WHO for roads) — latest published valuedata.worldbank.org ↗read 10.10.2026
Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank
Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.
FDFA (Switzerland) — transport and specific advice, in French
De nombreuses routes sont en mauvais état. Les nids de poule demandent une attention particulière. En raison d'un risque accru d'accidents, il est déconseillé de voyager de nuit à travers le pays. Les bateaux de plaisance sur les fleuves sont mal entretenus, et les équipements de sécurité sont insuffisants. Les points de passage des frontières peuvent être fermés à court terme, par exemple afin d’endiguer la propagation de maladies. Informez-vous auprès des autorités locales ou directement auprès des postes-frontières.
FDFA travel advice, in Frencheda.admin.ch ↗updated 10.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client areaNone of these facilities is a Maximum Insurance “partner”, and none is presented as waiving upfront payment: this list is a reading of public map data, nothing more. A direct payment guarantee is arranged CASE BY CASE by our assistance desk, facility by facility and when the need arises — one number, +41 22 ••• •• ••.
List read from OpenStreetMap on 12.10.2026, not read again since: these facilities may have changed.
CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 10.10.2026
The health system — Medical density comparable to Switzerland: the local network handles most cases; repatriation remains a question of convalescence and cost. Health spending of 527 USD per person (Switzerland: 11,784) goes with private hospitals that bill foreigners in hard currency and ask for a guarantee before admission: the direct payment guarantee is what avoids the deposit.
Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.
Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.
French passport — French embassy and consulates
893 Avenida España, Asunción
465 Avenida General Máximo Santos, Asunción
phone not published
166 República Dominicana
phone not published
Useful contacts listed by France Diplomatie (in French)diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗updated 15.09.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Updated: 15 September 2026
OpenStreetMap
Swiss passport — Swiss embassy and consulates
Numéro d'urgence: 911 Représentations Suisses à l’étranger: En cas de situation d’urgence à l’étranger, vous pouvez vous adresser à la Représentation Suisse la plus proche ou à la Helpline DFAE. Centre consulaire régional à Buenos Aires, Argentine Ambassade de Suisse en Uruguay Helpline DFAE Représentations étrangères en Suisse: Pour obtenir des informations sur les prescriptions d'entrée (documents d'identité admis, visa, etc.), veuillez vous adresser aux ambassades et consulats étrangers compétents. Ceux-ci peuvent également vous renseigner sur les dispositions douanières pour l'importation et l'exportation d'animaux et de marchandises: appareils électroniques, souvenirs, médicaments, etc. Représentations étrangères en Suisse
OpenStreetMap · DFAE
British passport — British embassy and consulates
Avenida Mariscal López, 1892, Asunción
phone not published
https://www.gov.uk/world/organisations/bri ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
OpenStreetMap
American passport — U.S. embassy and consulates
phone not published
1776 mariscal Francisco Solano López, Asunción
+595212483000
https://py.usembassy.gov ↗updated 18.08.2026 · read 16.10.2026
Teniente César Velázquez, Asuncion
phone not published
OpenStreetMap
OpenStreetMap
Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 21.01.2026 · read 16.10.2026
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Ambulance: 141
Fire: 132
Police: 911
Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.
See how to get help from the UK government abroad including in an emergency.
You can call FCDO in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.
Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
Find out about call charges
For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.
| Help! | ¡Ayuda! |
| Call an ambulance! | ¡Llame a una ambulancia! |
| I need a doctor. | Necesito un médico. |
| Where is the nearest hospital? | ¿Dónde está el hospital más cercano? |
| Call the police! | ¡Llame a la policía! |
| I am allergic to penicillin. | Soy alérgico (alérgica) a la penicilina. |
| I have international medical insurance. | Tengo un seguro médico internacional. |
| I want to contact my embassy. | Quiero ponerme en contacto con mi embajada. |
| Please take me to this address. | Lléveme a esta dirección, por favor. |
| Do you speak English? | ¿Habla inglés? |
Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.
Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.
Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
October 15, 2026 06:35 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 15.10.2026 · read 15.10.2026No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.
Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 16 October 2026.
Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 18.08 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10DFAE · updated 10.08 · read 16.10207-country comparison
An area advised against does not rule out the country.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 16.10State Department · updated 18.08 · read 16.10
The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.
SourcesFrance Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 16.10State Department · updated 18.08 · read 16.10
For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).
SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479
VIP Pack — €990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
Six steps, in this order.
SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479
Local emergency services: single number 911
SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 08.10OpenStreetMap · read 13.10
At today's level 1/4, card by card:
SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '
A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Around Asunción: 80 hospitals and clinics, 57 with a 24/7 emergency room, 40 pharmacies, 36 doctors' practices (OpenStreetMap, hospital list read on 12.10.2026).
The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.
SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 10.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10OMS · read 16.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 16.10
3.9 physicians per 1,000 people (2022) versus 4.5 in Switzerland.
SourcesWorld Bank · read 10.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479
6.8 homicides per 100,000 people (2023) versus 0.6 in Switzerland and 1.3 in France.
The nearest representations, by passport (OpenStreetMap):
SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 13.10DFAE · updated 10.08 · read 16.10
4 regions advised against, fully or partly, by at least one official reading.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 16.10France Diplomatie · updated 15.09 · read 16.10
Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.
SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 15.10 · read 15.10Foreign Office · updated 21.01 · read 16.10
Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.
Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · updated 15.09 · read 16.10eda.admin.ch · updated 10.08 · read 16.10
Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:
SourcesMaximum Insurance
Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
Cancellation or change up to EUR 20,000, special risk EUR 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.
SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479
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