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Your residency in one short trip.
Temporary or permanent residency and your Cédula, done in one week in Paraguay. We guide you through every step.
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The Gs 3,500,000 (about USD 590) are government fees, paid directly at Immigration during your week. Nothing is paid in advance.
- Temporary residency (2 years, renewable)
- Paraguayan Cédula (ID card)
- Fast application at ImmigrationAbout 2 hours on the day
- One short tripAbout one week in Asunción
- Local address and documentation
- Shipment of your residency and Cédula by DHLCost depends on destination
- A Google Meet call with our accountantsWe explain how residency, RUC, taxes and our work fit together
- Support in English before, during and after
RUC (tax ID): it's done in person once you have your Cédula. Tell us before your next trip and plan one week in Paraguay to finish your RUC and your free electronic invoicing.
Permanent residency: already have your temporary residency? Same plan and price for your permanent one, and no new apostilled documents.
Keep it: don't stay out of Paraguay for more than 12 months in a row, counted from the date on your residency card. Every visit resets the count.
Invoices: we teach you to issue your own. We never issue invoices on your behalf.
Sworn translations of your documents + USD 100
Start my application on WhatsAppIs my document OK?
Check this list before you book your flight.
- Valid passportMercosur citizens can use their national ID card.
- Apostilled birth certificateIt doesn't expire. A copy only works if a notary certifies it and it gets a new original apostille.
- Apostilled criminal record, less than 6 months oldIdeally less than 3 months old. From the country where you live, and also from your country of nationality if it's a different one.
- Electronic apostilles are fineIf they have a QR code, they can be verified online.
- The same name on every documentIf your name changed, bring an apostilled certificate that explains it.
- A selfie on a white backgroundPlus clear photos or scans of every document.
- Not in Spanish? We translate it hereSworn translations in Paraguay, + USD 100. Documents from Brazil don't need them.
- We review all your documents before you buy your ticket.
From the official 2026 list of Migraciones. Always confirm before you fly. See the official list (PDF)
Stay 7 Days in Paraguay
Only 3 short appointments, organised in advance so you don't stand in line.
- Why a full week?Most clients finish in 2 or 3 days, but the extra days cover any system failure.
- Public holidaysA national holiday can move an appointment. We plan around them with you.
- Getting aroundTransport is not included. Uber and Bolt work very well in Asunción.
- When you payDuring this week in Paraguay, not before.
How long does it take?
Pick the day you land in Paraguay and see when you get your residency and your Cédula.
- 1Before the tripYour country
You get your birth certificate and criminal record, apostilled. We review them before you fly.
- 2Your week in Paraguay
Notary, fingerprints for your Cédula and Immigration. Then you can fly home.
- 3Residency approved
About 45 to 60 days after you apply. You don't need to be here.
- 4Cédula ready
About one month after the residency. We send both to you.
- 5RUC (tax ID)Your next trip · 1 week
Online pre-registration before your trip. In Paraguay you finish your RUC and your free electronic invoicing in person.
Estimated dates. Immigration sets the final times and they can change from month to month. For the RUC, the confirmation email usually arrives in about 3 days, so plan a full week.
Why Paraguay?
Compare Paraguay with the places our clients usually come from or think about.
| Paraguay | Bolivia | Brazil | Europe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign-source income | Not taxed | Not taxed | Taxed | Taxed in most countries |
| Personal income tax | 8–10% | 13% | Up to 27.5% | About 38.5% top rate |
| Company income tax | 10% | 25% | Up to 34% | About 21% |
| VAT | 10% | 13% | About 28% after the reform | 17–27% |
| Time you must spend in the country | One visit a year | About 9 months a year | – | Usually more than 183 days |
| Monthly cost, one person | USD 847 | USD 804 | – | Much higher |
October 2026, for guidance only. Bolivia: RC-IVA, IUE and livingcost.org. Brazil: Laws 14.754/2023 and 15.270/2025. Europe: EU averages, Tax Foundation 2026. Every case is different.
Frequently asked questions
How do I keep my residency?
Don't stay out of Paraguay for more than 12 months in a row. Every visit resets the count.
What changed for permanent residency in 2026?
Since 6 July 2026 you must prove real, verifiable income. Monthly IVA returns help you show it, so talk to us well before you apply.
Do I need a visa to travel to Paraguay?
It depends on your nationality. Check it with the visa checker in the residency section. If you need one, you get it at a Paraguayan consulate before you travel.
A real street address in Paraguay: we receive, scan and forward your mail.
PyTAXThe app where our clients follow their taxes.
Shall we talk?
Tell us your situation on WhatsApp and we'll tell you what you need.