{"id":2627,"date":"2023-09-22T00:51:08","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T22:51:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/?p=2627"},"modified":"2026-03-07T23:18:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-08T02:18:09","slug":"obtain-paraguay-residency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/","title":{"rendered":"Obtaining Paraguayan Residency Immigration Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-e3181edb\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obtaining residency in this beautiful country, Paraguay, not only allows you to enjoy its culture, landscapes and food, but will also provide you with countless opportunities. <strong>business and labor <\/strong>as well as the tax residency to have your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnit.gov.py\/web\/portal-institucional\/inscripcion-al-ruc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RUC<\/a> active to do an activity in the country whenever you want with low taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, the process of obtaining residency in Paraguay can be complicated and tedious if you do not have the proper advice. In this article, we present a practical guide to obtain residency in Paraguay quickly and efficiently with our help.<\/p>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/paraguayAsuncion.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Asunci\u00f3n City in Paraguay\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/paraguayAsuncion.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/paraguayAsuncion-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/paraguayAsuncion-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/paraguayAsuncion-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In recent years there has been a strong demand from foreigners interested in living in Paraguay, either to make a living or optimize their taxes, open a company and have an activity in the country or have a business in Paraguay. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.agtabogados.com\/blog\/sociedades-offshore-que-son-y-como-crearlas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Offshore company<\/a> as LLCs and hold on to the territorial taxation i.e. to pay 0%. So I will tell you the requirements you need to obtain the residency in Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Contents\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Beneficios_de_vivir_en_Paraguay\" >Benefits of living in Paraguay<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Clima\" >Weather<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Pais_economico_Accesible\" >Economic country (Accessible)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Gente_Amable\" >Friendly People<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Negocios_%E2%80%93_Invertir\" >Business - Investing<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Impuestos\" >Taxes<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Impuestos_Fuente_extranjera\" >Foreign source taxes<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Requisitos_para_la_residencia_Paraguaya\" >Requirements for Paraguayan residency<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#En_tu_pais_de_origen\" >In your home country:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Obtener_residencia_en_Paraguay\" >Obtain residency in Paraguay:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#%C2%BFNecesito_demostrar_solvencia_o_estudios\" >Do I need to prove solvency or education?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Residencia_fiscal\" >Tax residence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#%C2%BFQue_necesito_para_tener_la_residencia_fiscal\" >What do I need to have tax residency?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Residencia_temporal_o_Residencia_Permanente\" >Temporary Residence or Permanent Residence<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Residencia_Temporal\" >Temporary Residence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#Residencia_Permanente\" >Permanent Residence<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#%C2%BFCuando_se_puede_solicitar_la_residencia_permanente\" >When can I apply for permanent residence?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#%C2%BFCuanto_demora_la_residencia_en_Paraguay\" >How long does residency in Paraguay take?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e2cacc07 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beneficios_de_vivir_en_Paraguay\"><\/span>Benefits of living in Paraguay<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I want to give you a quick summary of the benefits without digressing from the topic of the residency.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-929e9194\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-wrapper gb-grid-wrapper-f8270272\">\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-0d80df3f\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-0d80df3f\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tiempo_PA-900x506.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2655\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tiempo_PA-900x506.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tiempo_PA-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tiempo_PA-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Tiempo_PA.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-grid-column gb-grid-column-c2e1e453\"><div class=\"gb-container gb-container-c2e1e453\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-73dfceef gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clima\"><\/span>Weather<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you like warm weather, Paraguay has a tropical climate and there is no winter, summers are hot.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6f58056c gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pais_economico_Accesible\"><\/span>Economic country (Accessible)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is surely in the top 5 of the cheapest countries in Latin America, so it is not a problem to enter and start a new life, <a href=\"\/en\/courses\/\">here you have the course of the first ones<\/a> days in Asunci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-27f2e532 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gente_Amable\"><\/span>Friendly People<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paraguay stands out for its genuine hospitality and friendliness of the people, which makes it a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in a welcoming and peculiar culture that welcomes people from abroad with open arms as long as they are well behaved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-60d39e89 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negocios_%E2%80%93_Invertir\"><\/span>Business - Investing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paraguay is often overlooked as a potential center for business and investment, but it is this rapidly developing nation that offers a wealth of opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors alike.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It makes things easy for enterprising people with <strong>low taxes<\/strong>, let people seek to do business in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7e243d66 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impuestos\"><\/span>Taxes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paraguay is not complicated, it is a center right country and promotes the work culture, taxes are low if you want to pay in the country a 10% VAT, 8-10% IRP, and 10% to companies, you can even pay no taxes if your source is foreign because it is a country with territorial taxation which means that you pay only the activity generated in the country, the activity outside is exempt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7d7e114f gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Impuestos_Fuente_extranjera\"><\/span><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-contrast-color\">Foreign source taxes<\/mark><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paraguay is a country of <strong>property taxes<\/strong> This means that only what is considered a Paraguayan source is taxed, if the entire movement is outside the country, you are not taxed in the country. <strong>en to 0%<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-9995e97a gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Requisitos_para_la_residencia_Paraguaya\"><\/span>Requirements for Paraguayan residency<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e60f5403 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"En_tu_pais_de_origen\"><\/span>In your home country:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Currently it is quite simple to obtain this residency and there are few requirements you need to have from your country of origin:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Passport and\/or ID card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Birth Certificate with apostille.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Criminal record with apostille.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Married or divorced or widowed (only if you are) with apostille.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This are the requirements, the last requirement if it is <strong>single<\/strong> does not require the latter document.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All of these documents must then be legalized with the <strong>Apostille of the beech tree, it is apostilled and that's all.<\/strong> Almost all Spanish speaking countries have this apostille if you do not have to legalize it at the Paraguayan consulate in your country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ff02efaa gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Obtener_residencia_en_Paraguay\"><\/span>Obtain residency in Paraguay:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have obtained the above requirements, you can come to Paraguay and get different certificates in the country which is more bureaucracy, although many of them are very easy to obtain such as Interpol and foreign background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can do it on your own but I do not recommend it unless you have a trusted person in Paraguay who can advise you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Me and my partner provide the complete service, including all the costs in the <a href=\"\/en\/residencia\/\">following video<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e38992c6 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFNecesito_demostrar_solvencia_o_estudios\"><\/span>Do I need to prove solvency or education?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, you don't need any of it, before October 2022 they did ask for it, but the law changed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a9e36984 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residencia_fiscal\"><\/span>Tax residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a tax residency is a certificate that indicates that you are legally resident in Paraguay, it allows you to formally pay taxes in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1459ad3d\">\n\n<div style=\"height:17px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-3-color has-text-color has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"line-height:.9\"><strong>We help you to...<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-base-3-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-c19b0e674b8561786755fc2c0492b581 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:32px\"><strong>OBTAIN PARAGUAYAN RESIDENCY<\/strong>Y<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"\/en\/residence-paraguay\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banderaPY-1.png\" alt=\"Paraguay Residency\" class=\"wp-image-3212\" style=\"width:128px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banderaPY-1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/banderaPY-1-600x338.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-horizontal is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-cbcdc57d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-accent-2-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"\/en\/residence-paraguay\/\" style=\"border-radius:50px;color:#ffffff\"><strong>I WANT THE RESIDENCE<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px;width:0px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d77d7486 gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFQue_necesito_para_tener_la_residencia_fiscal\"><\/span>What do I need to have tax residency?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residency + Paraguayan Cedula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The residency allows you to be in the country legally and the Cedula would be the DNI of Paraguay the 2 things is the complete residency, which is the big step to be tax residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once you have the Paraguayan ID card (DNI), you have to apply for your RUC which is your tax ID, you get it in 3 days, and then apply for tax residency before the SET (Treasury of Paraguay). Don't worry, if you ask us to do it, we will apply for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e60a295c gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residencia_temporal_o_Residencia_Permanente\"><\/span>Temporary Residence or Permanent Residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From October 2022 there is an advantage and a disadvantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>advantage<\/strong> that you can obtain residency very simply with the above-mentioned documents, but the <strong>disadvantage<\/strong> is that it is a temporary residency that lasts 2 years, after that you apply for the permanent residency that must be renewed every 10 years, both have the same benefits, only the validity changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residencia_Temporal\"><\/span>Temporary Residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We first apply for this residency, which is valid for 2 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Residencia_Permanente\"><\/span>Permanent Residence<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once before the expiration of the temporary residency you can apply for permanent residency, which is valid for 10 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember that you can also continue renewing for the temporary one if you wish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6f94b37d gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuando_se_puede_solicitar_la_residencia_permanente\"><\/span>When can I apply for permanent residence?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your temporary residency card is about to expire, you can apply for it 3 months before or after it expires, but you must be careful not to let it expire, otherwise you will not be able to apply for permanent residency and you will have to apply for the temporary residency card again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f7dab39f gb-headline-text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%C2%BFCuanto_demora_la_residencia_en_Paraguay\"><\/span>How long does residency in Paraguay take?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Normally it takes 6 months with the cedula or in some cases more, but with our service it can be much faster.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Obtaining residency in this beautiful country Paraguay, not only allows you to enjoy its culture, landscapes and food, but it will also provide you with countless job and business opportunities as well as the tax residency to have your RUC active for ... <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Obtaining Paraguayan Residency Immigration Requirements\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/obtener-residencia-paraguay\/#more-2627\" aria-label=\"Read more about Obtaining Paraguayan Residency - Immigration Requirements\">Read more<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2628,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pmpro_default_level":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2627","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-residencia-en-paraguay","infinite-scroll-item","pmpro-has-access"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2627","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2627"}],"version-history":[{"count":31,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5111,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2627\/revisions\/5111"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2627"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vivirparaguay.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}