Paraguay is one of the easiest countries in the world to immigrate. You do not need to provide any special grounds of financial guarantees , but just to declare a firm desire to live in the country. After two years, a foreigner has the right to apply for a permanent residence permit, and a year later - for citizenship.
The official website of the program
On October 18, 2022, the Government of Paraguay had published the new approved Migration Law No. 6984/2022, which regulates the rules for the stay of foreigners in the country, as well as the possibility of obtaining temporary and permanent residence permits and citizenship.
A residence permit in Paraguay allows you to live and work in the country. Foreigners with temporary resident status receive an internal identity card - Cédula, which provides access to all public services in Paraguay.
After two years, the holder of a residence permit can apply for permanent residence, and a year later - for citizenship. At the same time, it is not necessary to live all this time in Paraguay.
In order to obtain a residence permit for two years, the applicant should sign a declaration that he intends to be engaged in professional activities, start a business, or simply has enough financial means to live in the country.
Until 2022, foreigners had to prove their eligibility by opening a bank account in the amount of about $5,000, providing data on their pension or higher education. Now, at the stage of obtaining a residence permit, it is enough to fill the declaration , but upon receipt of permanent residence in two years, it will be necessary to confirm this information with documents.
A spouse and minor children (under 18), as well as financially dependent children under 30 who are not married, parents and even brothers and sisters of the main applicants who are also not married are also eligible for a residence permit. However, all family members should apply separately.
Documents issued abroad should be legalized or certified with an apostille.
Legalization of foreign documents is carried out at the Consulate of Paraguay in the country of origin, and then at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay.
State fees
State fee for obtaining a residence permit - PYG 2.4 million ($ 338)
Legal expenses
Оbtaining a residence permit will cost about $3,000. This amount will cover the remuneration of the migration lawyer, the fees for obtaining a residence permit, as well as the services of an interpreter.
The residence permit of Paraguay in many aspects equalizes its owner with the citizens of the country and allows: