Is Sex Work / Prostitution legal in Paraguay?

Partly.

Sex Work / Prostitution is restricted in Paraguay. Updated October 2026.

Tourists

Tourist access to sex work / prostitution in Paraguay is limited to the same restricted settings that apply to residents.

Prostitution itself is legal in Paraguay, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

The recorded ruling

Partly — Sex Work / Prostitution is restricted in Paraguay. This page is a structured ruling drawn only from recorded facts — status, limits, age, penalties, and dated sources — not legal advice.

Prostitution itself is legal in Paraguay, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal.

Tourist access to sex work / prostitution in Paraguay is limited to the same restricted settings that apply to residents.

Laws move. The last verified date on this ruling is 2026-10-19. Always read the linked source and local statute before acting.

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Frequently asked

Is Sex Work / Prostitution legal in Paraguay?+

Partly — Sex Work / Prostitution is restricted in Paraguay.

Is Sex Work / Prostitution restricted everywhere in Paraguay?+

The recorded status for Paraguay as a whole is restricted. Local bylaws can still add conditions.

Can tourists use Sex Work / Prostitution in Paraguay?+

Tourist access to sex work / prostitution in Paraguay is limited to the same restricted settings that apply to residents.

When was this Paraguay Sex Work / Prostitution ruling last verified?+

Last verified 2026-10-19.

Can you fly with Sex Work / Prostitution into Paraguay?+

No. Sex Work / Prostitution is restricted in Paraguay; bringing it across a border is not recorded as legal.

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