--- title: "Paraguay Residency 2026 – Clear, Independent Guidance" description: "Independent help with Paraguay residency: temporary and permanent residency, the Investor Pass, cédula and RUC. Clear requirements, no scams, plain language." url: https://www.paraguayprocess.com/ language: en --- Independent guidance · Updated for 2026 # Paraguay residency, made *simple*. Moving to Paraguay shouldn't be a gamble. We help foreign professionals and families navigate residency, tax, and life setup without the hype or hidden risks. [Ask about your case](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/consultation.html) Explore Services Clean & compliant ## No shortcuts. Just legal certainty. - Documents and apostilles - Migraciones filing - RUC (Tax ID) - Bank and tax scrutiny Illustration of the goal, not a live client file. Your Paraguay file ## Every paper, date and deadline in one place. Demo file with dates calculated from today. Enter your own dates in the Residency Tracker and this dashboard shows your file. [Open the Residency Tracker](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/tracker.html) Who this is for ## Pick your situation. See your starting point. ### A tax-friendly base that holds up. Formalise your income. Get your Tax ID (RUC) set up correctly so you can invoice clients and open banks. [Get Tax Help](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/RUC.html) [How to prove remote income](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/paraguay-residency-guide.html#solvency) ### A lower cost of living, papers done right. Start with the complete breakdown of documents, apostilles, and the process at Migraciones. [See the document checklist](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/requirements.html) [About the cédula](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/paraguay-cedula.html) ### Diversify in South America, directly. Four investment routes, USD 70k to 200k, granting direct permanent residency. No 21-month temporary stage. [See the Routes](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/investor-pass.html) [Ask about your case](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/consultation.html) ### A safe, long-term move starts with a plan. Tell us about your family, your timing and your plans, and we'll reply by email with where to start. [See every step](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/process.html) [Contact us](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/consultation.html) Stop guessing ## Paraguay is a real country with real laws. The internet is full of "bros" selling Paraguay as a lawless paradise. It isn't. We bridge the gap between **official bureaucracy** and **what foreigners need**. We speak your language, but we respect the local system. That is how you sleep well at night knowing your papers are in order. ### Unbiased guidance We don't sell "passports". We sell clarity on a legal process. ### Transparent pricing Know exactly what goes to the government and what is a service fee. ### Long-term focus Setup that stands up to bank and tax scrutiny years later. New for 2026 · Resolución MIC 283/2026 ## The Paraguay Investor Pass. Four investment routes granting direct permanent residency. Skip the 21-month temporary stage. **USD 70k–200k** · Four investment routes **5 days** · Maximum business days to your CIE **Day one** · Permanent residency, no temporary card **21 months** · Temporary stage you skip Bar chart to scale: the standard route has a 21-month temporary stage; the Investor Pass goes from CIE to permanent residency in a few weeks to about four months, as reported. [See the Routes](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/investor-pass.html) How we help you ## From the first document to your first tax return. We provide the map and the vehicle. Residency ### Temporary to permanent, without surprises. [Read the guide](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/paraguay-residency-guide.html) **Documents right the first time 01 Apostilles, sworn translations and local certificates, checked before you travel.** **Document checklist** · Standard track Birth certificate · *Apostilled* Criminal record, home country · *Apostilled* Sworn Spanish translations · *Done* Paraguayan police certificate · *In Asunción* Interpol file · *2–3 business days* **Filed cleanly at Migraciones 02 Biometrics, fees and a complete file on the first visit.** **Migraciones · Temporary residency** · Asunción Official fee · Gs. 2,926,925 · *Paid* Biometrics · *Done* Complete file · *Accepted* Decision · *~3–4 months* Tax & RUC ### A RUC that holds up years later. [Get tax help](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/RUC.html) **Registered with DNIT, classified correctly 01 Online DNIT registration with the right activity codes, reviewed in Spanish.** DNIT · Constancia de RUC: **XXXXXXX-X** · Persona física · Activo DNIT registration fee · *$0 · free* Activity codes · *Reviewed* Marangatu tax portal · *Active* **Filings that count for permanent residency 02 Since July 2026, RUC filings can prove economic solvency (Res. DNM 407/2026).** **Solvency evidence · self-employed** · Res. DNM 407/2026 Active RUC · *Yes* IVA filings, last three months · *3 / 3* Or: latest IRP return + compliance certificate · *Alternative* Ready for the permanent residency file Timeline & days ### Always know where you stand. [Open the tracker](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/tracker.html) **Your application, stage by stage 01 From filing to permanent, with every next date estimated.** **Residency timeline** · Standard track 1. Temporary residency filed 2. Temporary residency granted *~3–4 months* 3. Cédula issued *up to 90 business days* 4. Permanent filing window *last 3 months of the card* 5. Permanent residency granted *~3–6 months after filing* **The 1-year absence limit, counted 02 Every trip checked against Ley 6984/2022, Art. 55.** **Days outside Paraguay** · Auto-counted Brazil · family visit: **41 / 365** Spain · current trip: **23 / 365** Longest allowed stretch: **365** 342 days left on your current trip Banking · after your cédula ### Local banking, once you're resident. [Get your RUC](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/RUC.html) **Everyday account in guaraníes 01 A local Gs. account is simple once you have your cédula. It isn't a residency requirement.** **Guaraní account · Gs.** · Local bank Cédula · *Required* RUC · *Not needed* Not part of the residency file **US-dollar account 02 USD accounts ask for more, typically your RUC. US citizens also sign a FATCA form.** **US-dollar account · USD** · Local bank Cédula · *Required* RUC · *Required* FATCA self-certification · *US citizens* FBAR · FinCEN 114 · *US · over $10,000* Investor Pass ### Direct to permanent, in weeks. [See the routes](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/investor-pass.html) **Four routes, one framework 01 USD 70k–200k under Resolución MIC 283/2026. No temporary stage.** **Investor Pass routes** · Minimum investment Real estate: **USD 200,000** Financial instruments: **USD 200,000** Tourism: **USD 150,000** SUACE productive investment: **USD 70,000** **CIE in 5 business days 02 A legal maximum once the file is complete. Permanent residency follows at Migraciones.** **Any Investor Pass route** · From a complete file 1. Complete file submitted 2. CIE issued *max. 5 business days* 3. Permanent residency *weeks to ~4 months, reported* No 21-month temporary stage The route ## One order of operations, start to finish. 1. ### Documents Gather what Migraciones asks for. 2. ### Apostilles Make your papers valid for use in Paraguay. 3. ### Migraciones File residency through the official process. 4. ### RUC Get your Tax ID so you can invoice and bank. 5. ### First tax return Stay compliant after the move. [Already filed? Track your timeline](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/tracker.html) Transparent pricing ## Two kinds of cost. Always shown apart. Goes to the government ### Official fees What the state charges for the filing itself. Goes to us ### Service fee What you pay for guidance and setup. Never mixed into the first line. One package ### Residency with cédula, fully assisted USD 2,800 - RUC (tax ID) - Migraciones and cédula fees, documents and our service, all included ### Add-ons - Driver's license - Lease contract with a utility bill Add-on prices are in your written quote. Common questions ## Straight answers about Paraguay residency. **How do I get residency in Paraguay?** Most people take the standard route: apostilled documents from home, local police and INTERPOL certificates, then temporary residency filed in person at Migraciones. In the last 3 months of the 2-year card you file for permanent residency with proof of real income. The Investor Pass goes straight to permanent. [See every step →](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/process.html) **How much does Paraguay residency cost?** Migraciones charges Gs. 2,926,925 for temporary residency and the same again for permanent (fees from 1 July 2026). Apostilles, translations and certificates come on top, and any service fee is always shown separately. [See the 2026 guide →](https://www.paraguayprocess.com/paraguay-residency-guide.html) **Do you sell passports?** No. We sell clarity on a legal process. **Is Paraguay a lawless paradise?** No. It's a real country with real laws, and the guidance here respects the local system. **How fast is the Investor Pass?** The CIE has a legal maximum of 5 business days once your file is complete. Migraciones then grants permanent residency; there's no official timeframe, and reported cases range from a few weeks to about four months. **Is this legal advice?** No. The content is informational only. Contact us to talk through your specific case. Ready to start? ## You don't have to figure it all out alone. Start with our free guides, or talk to us directly. 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