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 an admissions office
Find a Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) office that accepts applications for foreign residents in Paraguay.
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Get the application form
Get the DNM temporary-residence application form and declarations.
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Gather your documents
Prepare the required documents for the DNM.
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Complete the temporary-residence application form and the required declarations.
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Arrange your visa verification
If you are required to have a consular visa, obtain it and arrange for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to verify it before you file.
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Pay the fee
Ask the DNM how to pay the temporary-residence fee and pay it as directed. If the DNM tells you to pay at the office, pay when you file.
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Hand in your application
Go in person to a DNM admissions office with your completed application, declarations, original documents and required copies. Complete the identity and biometric checks and follow the office's instructions.
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Wait for the decision
Wait for the DNM to decide on your application. Respond if it asks you for more information or documents.
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Collect your residence card
Once approved, collect your temporary-residence card from the DNM document-issuance office as instructed. It records your permission to live in Paraguay temporarily.
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Get a residence certificate
Once you have your card, you can also obtain a Certificado de Radicación online or at a DNM office. The certificate provides an official record of your residence.
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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. Keep the original and the copies the migration office asks for.
Civil status certificate
Get a certificate showing your civil status from the office that issued it. Depending on your circumstances, this may be a marriage, divorce or death certificate.
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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