Eligibility quiz
Are you a citizen of a country other than Paraguay?
Benefits
Benefits for youBenefits for you
Live in Paraguay
Holders can live in Paraguay for up to 2 years.
The stay can be extended for another equal period.
Study in Paraguay
Holders can study in Paraguay.
Work in Paraguay
Holders can work legally in Paraguay.
Leave and return
With a valid residence document, holders can leave and return to Paraguay, but they still need a passport.
Use Paraguayan ID
Holders can get a Paraguayan identity card valid for the same period as their residence.
It can be used for official paperwork and public services that require an identity card.
Reunite with family
Migration authorities must help families reunite in Paraguay, but each relative needs their own permission to enter and live there.
Families separated by migration may also receive psychological support, especially for children.
How to apply
Applying from inside ParaguayApplying from inside Paraguay
Find your migration office
Find the National Directorate of Migration office where you can apply for temporary residence.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the migration office.
See required documentsObtain a court certificate
If your entry or permission to stay needs to be established by a court, obtain a court certificate of residence from the appropriate court.
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Hand in your application
Go to the migration office with your original documents and authenticated copies, including proof of your entry into Paraguay. Complete the declarations the office produces when it receives your application.
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Pay the residence fee
Pay the temporary residence fee at the migration office, in cash or by card. Card payments have additional charges.
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Receive your application receipt
If the migration office issues a receipt for your pending application, keep it. It is not a travel document or final proof of residence.
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Wait for the decision
Wait for the National Directorate of Migration to decide your application. Respond if the office asks you for more information or documents.
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Collect your residence card
If your application is approved, collect your card from the office the migration directorate tells you to use. You can then use it to apply for a Paraguayan identity card for the same period.
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Documents needed
Family certificates and recordsFamily certificates and records
Birth certificate
Get your birth certificate from the office that issued it. Bring the original and an authenticated copy.
Civil status record
Get a record of your current civil status. This could be a marriage certificate, divorce judgment, your late spouse’s death certificate, or an official record of your civil union.
Considerations
Things to think aboutThings to think about
Keeping residence current
Extend your residence before it expires; leaving Paraguay with an expired residence card can lead to a fine.
Holders must also follow the conditions of their declared address and lawful activity, as well as immigration rules.
Residence can end
Residence expires if not extended and can be cancelled for false documents, fraud, sham arrangements or breaking immigration rules.
It can also be cancelled at the holder’s request or for an unjustified absence of more than one year without prior permission.
After cancellation, holders must leave by the deadline set or they may be expelled.
Discuss
Online communitiesOnline communities
Paraguay Expat Residency Support Group
Facebook group for people living in Paraguay interested in Paraguayan visas (English & Spanish)
Request to joinExtranjeros en Paraguay
Spanish Facebook group for people living in Paraguay
Join on FacebookExpat Families in Paraguay - Share & Connect
English Facebook group for people living in Paraguay interested in Paraguayan local life
Join on FacebookConsultation
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