Paraguayan Temporary Residency
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.
Features of the program
- No financial requirements
- only 2 months for obtaining the status
- For the whole family including adult children and parents
- Visa-free travel to the countries of South America
- Possibilily to work for hire in Paraguay
- Access to all public services
- No requirements to permanent residence in the country
- Residence permit for two years The prospect to obtain permanent residence permit and citizenship
The official website of the program
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About 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.
Requirements for the applicants
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.
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Residence permit for family members
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.
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Documents
- Internal passport (original + certified copy)
- International passport
- Birth certificate (original + certified copy)
- Certificate of civil status - marriage, divorce, widowhood (original + certified copy)
- Police clearance certificate (not older than 3 months from the country of residence (original + certified copy)
- Police clearance certificate from Interpol and registration certificate from the local police (prepared in Paraguay)
- Bank statement (in English) for the last 6 months (you should have at least $1,000 on your balance)
- Declaration under oath before the National Directorate of Migration regarding respect of the National Constitution, laws and other regulations
- Statement that you intend to work in Paraguay in a specific field
Documents issued abroad should be legalized or certified with an apostille.
Legalization of foreign documents is carried out at the Consulate of Paraguay in the country of origin, and then at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay.
Additional expenses
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State fees
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State fee for obtaining a residence permit - PYG 2.4 million ($ 338)
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Legal expenses
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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.
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Rights and ObligationsThe residence permit of Paraguay in many aspects equalizes its owner with the citizens of the country and allows:
- To live in the country all the year round, without the need to do visa-runs within certain intervals.
- At the same time, there is no requirement to reside in the country permanently, it is enough to come once every two years, for example - to apply for permanent residence.
- To travel around the countries of South America, including Argentina, Uruguay without a visa.
- To open an account at a local bank and carry out banking operations.
- To receive medical care and education on the same terms as citizens of the country.
- To obtain a driver's license.
- To work in Paraguay for hire or run your own business.
- Foreigners residing in the Republic, along with the residence permit card, receive a national identity card (Cédula), which gives them the right to vote in elections and opens access to all public services.
