1- Temporary Residence (2 years)

To live in Paraguay for 24 months, a mandatory step before processing the permanent residency in Paraguay.

2- Paraguayan Identity Card

Official identity document for resident foreigners. Essential requirement for obtaining social security.

3- Documents required to obtain temporary residence and identity card:

• Birth certificate (apostilled).
• Marriage certificate (if applicable).
• Criminal record certificate (apostilled).

4- Next step: Tax Residency (optional)

• We recommend keeping your legal records active.
• For banks, brokers and that matching local tax presence tool for foreign banks.

5- Permanent Residence

You can apply after 2 years of having temporary residency.

Benefits:

• Legal conversion to Paraguayan local timeline.
• The ID card details need to be renewed every 10 years.
• The final legally protected tool for citizenship in Paraguay.