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🇵🇾 Paraguay

Temporary Residency Visa

The standard pathway for expats seeking to live in Paraguay. Two-year validity with conversion to permanent residency after 21 months. No income or investment requirements since 2022 reforms (removed $5,000 deposit requirement). Must apply in person at immigration offices in Asuncion to provide biometrics. Grants full rights to live, work, and invest throughout Paraguay. Minimal stay requirement: must not stay outside Paraguay more than 365 consecutive days. Starting January 2026, visits will be verified when applying for permanent residency. Cedula (national ID) required within 12 months of approval.

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Processing Time

1-3 months for permit, 4-8 weeks additional for Cedula

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Cost

$336 government fee + $27 Certificate of Residency + ~$800-1,000 document processing

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Duration

2 years, converts to permanent

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Work Rights

Full work rights throughout Paraguay

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • 2Birth certificate (apostilled and translated to Spanish)
  • 3Criminal background check from home country and countries of residence in past 3 years
  • 4Interpol clearance certificate
  • 5Medical certificate of good health
  • 6Sworn declaration to respect Paraguayan laws
  • 7In-person application in Asuncion for biometrics

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