South America • Paraguay
Paraguay Citizenship Through Residency
€7,200+
Investment amount
4 years
Processing time
Not applicable
Investment return
Foreigners can obtain Paraguay citizenship after living in the country for two years with a residency permit and another two years with permanent residency. In total, it takes four years to get a Paraguayan passport.
The citizenship applicant proves proficiency in the Spanish language at the A1 level or higher. Besides, foreigners must spend at least a year in the country before applying for a passport.
6 benefits of citizenship in Paraguay
Paraguay citizens can enter the UK, the Schengen countries, South Korea, and Singapore without obtaining visas.
Paraguay citizens can enter the UK, the Schengen countries, South Korea, and Singapore without obtaining visas.
Citizens and residents of Paraguay can relocate to and visit the country anytime, even if the borders are closed.
One person needs around €800-900 a month to maintain a comfortable lifestyle in Paraguay, with €300-350 in rental payments. A family of four will need around €2,000 a month.
It’s challenging for non-residents and non-citizens to open an account in a Paraguayan bank, while the country’s citizens can do it without hassle. Besides, Paraguayan citizens don’t have to deposit money when they apply for a bank account; the money transfer is possible anytime.
Paraguay is a member of the MERCOSUR economic union, including Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay. Paraguay nationals are allowed to conduct business on the territory of all member-states.
The income tax in Paraguay reaches only 10%, one of the lowest rates among South American countries. Aside from that, the state does not charge taxes on income received from abroad, property, or capital gains. To become a tax resident, a foreigner must spend at least 120 days a year in Paraguay.
Expenses for getting a Paraguay residence permit
Paraguay citizenship follows two residency stages: temporary residence and permanent residence, each with its own government fees.
Temporary residence permit fees
Costs include application processing, migration service fees, certificates, legalisation, and VAT.
Application processing fee | €1,000 per applicant for families up to 4 €1,500 per dependant, starting with the 5th family member |
Migration service fee | €385 |
Life and residency certificate | €10 |
Certificate from the National Police of Paraguay, per applicant over 14 | €14 |
Certificate from Interpol, per applicant over 14 | €15 |
Document legalisation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | €100 |
VAT | 17% |
Permanent residency fees
The second stage includes a renewed application package, state fees, and medical checks.
Application processing fee | €1,250 per applicant for families up to 4 €1,500 per dependant, starting with the 5th family member |
Opening a bank account | €1,000 |
Certificate from the National Police of Paraguay, per applicant over 14 | €14 |
Certificate from Interpol, per applicant over 14 | €15 |
State fees | €580 |
Migration office fees | €260 |
Legalisation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs | €100 |
Doctor fees and lab tests | €70-100 |
VAT | 17% |
Documents to apply for a Paraguay residence permit
A foreigner submits a package of documents that typically includes: a valid passport, entry confirmation, certificates of marital status and clean criminal record, and certificates from Interpol and the National Police of Paraguay for applicants over 14.
If documents are issued in languages other than Spanish or Portuguese, they must be translated, apostilled and notarized by the Paraguayan Consulate in the country of issuance.
Costs for obtaining Paraguay permanent residency
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| Application processing fee | €1,250 per applicant for families up to 4; €1,500 per dependant from the 5th family member |
| Opening a bank account | €1,000 |
| National Police certificate (over 14) | €14 |
| Interpol certificate (over 14) | €15 |
| State fees | €580 |
| Migration office fees | €260 |
| Legalisation at Ministry of Foreign Affairs | €100 |
| Doctor fees and lab tests | €70-100 |
| VAT | 17% |
One investment, residency for all
Family members can start the residency route with the main applicant under eligibility rules.
Muhammad Shoaib
Head of the Immigration Department
Schedule a meeting at one of the offices or online. A lawyer will analyze the situation, calculate the cost and help you find a solution based on your goals.