# 🇵🇾 Paraguay — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Paraguay from VisaPassage.
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15 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **United Kingdom**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Germany**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **India**: Visa required · apply before travel
- **Canada**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days
- **Australia**: Visa-free · stays up to 90 days

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## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Non-Resident (Tourist) Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 30 days |
| Paraguay Non-Resident Business / Technical Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 30 days |

- **Paraguay Non-Resident (Tourist) Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Photograph, Proof of economic solvency, Criminal record certificate, Travel itinerary · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mre.gov.py
- **Paraguay Non-Resident Business / Technical Visa** — Key documents: Passport, Visa application form, Photograph, Invitation or activity letter, Proof of economic solvency, Criminal record certificate, Travel itinerary · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: mre.gov.py

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Residence for Students (Ley N° 6984/2022) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |

- **Paraguay Residence for Students (Ley N° 6984/2022)** — Key documents: Enrolment certificate, Valid identity document, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Proof of entry to Paraguay · Rights: Work: Precarious resident status permits work during studies. · Study: Primary purpose; enrolment at a Paraguayan institution required. · Residency after 2 years · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Residence for Self-Employed and Business Owners | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |
| Paraguay Residence for Employed Work (Ley N° 6984/2022) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |

- **Paraguay Residence for Self-Employed and Business Owners** — Key documents: Business or professional solvency proof, Valid identity document, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Proof of entry to Paraguay, Sworn declarations · Rights: Work: Full right to carry out self-employed and business activity. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependent spouse and children may be included. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Paraguay Residence for Employed Work (Ley N° 6984/2022)** — Key documents: Employment certificate, Valid identity document, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Proof of entry to Paraguay, Sworn declarations · Rights: Work: Precarious resident status authorises employment for the residence period. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependent spouse and children may be included. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Investor Pass - Permanent Residence by Investment | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 30 days |
| Residencia Temporal (Ley 6984/2022) | Available | — | — | — | — |
| Paraguay Permanent Residence for Foreign Investors (SUACE) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 30 days |

- **Paraguay Investor Pass - Permanent Residence by Investment** — Key documents: Foreign Investor Certificate (CIE), Valid identity document, Proof of investment, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Proof of entry to Paraguay · Rights: Work: Full right to work and manage the investment in Paraguay. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: Direct permanent residence; naturalisation generally after about 3 years of residence. · Family: Family members obtain residence based on relationship to the principal investor. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Residencia Temporal (Ley 6984/2022)** — The former one-step permanent 'residence by solvency' was replaced by the 2022 migration law: applicants (including the financially self-sufficient) first obtain a 2-year temporary residence with light documentation, then convert to permanent residence showing economic solvency in months 21-24. · Last verified 10 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Paraguay Permanent Residence for Foreign Investors (SUACE)** — Key documents: SUACE Investor Certificate, Valid identity document, Proof of entry to Paraguay, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Business plan and proof of solvency, Sworn declaration · Rights: Work: Full right to run the business and work in Paraguay. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: Grants permanent residence directly; naturalisation generally after about 3 years of residence. · Family: Family members obtain permanent residence based on the relationship to the investor. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Residence for Retirees, Pensioners and Rentiers | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |

- **Paraguay Residence for Retirees, Pensioners and Rentiers** — Key documents: Pension / rentier certificate, Valid identity document, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Proof of entry to Paraguay · Rights: Work: Residents may work; the category itself is based on passive/pension income. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependent spouse and children may be included on the basis of the pensioner's means. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Permanent Residence for Foreign Family of Paraguayan Nationals | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 0 | — | 30 days |
| Paraguay Residence for Dependent Family Members | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |

- **Paraguay Permanent Residence for Foreign Family of Paraguayan Nationals** — Key documents: Repatriation certificate, Foreign identity document, Paraguayan national's identity document, Proof of family relationship, Birth certificate, Criminal / INTERPOL certificates · Rights: Work: Full right to work as a permanent resident. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: Grants permanent residence directly; positioned for naturalisation via the family tie to a Paraguayan national. · Family: Spouse, children, grandchildren under 18 and children's spouses qualify. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Paraguay Residence for Dependent Family Members** — Key documents: Dependency / family proof, Valid identity document, Birth certificate, Civil status certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL and Paraguayan police certificates, Proof of entry to Paraguay · Rights: Work: Resident status permits work. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: This category is itself the family/dependency route. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Paraguay Mercosur Temporary Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 22,300.40 | — | 45 days |
| Paraguay Temporary Residence (Ley N° 6984/2022) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |
| Paraguay Mercosur Permanent Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |
| Paraguay Permanent Residence - Category Change (Ley N° 6984/2022) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | PYG 27,875.50 | — | 45 days |

- **Paraguay Mercosur Temporary Residence** — Key documents: Valid identity document, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), Paraguayan police background certificate, Sworn declaration of no international records, Proof of entry to Paraguay · Rights: Work: Full right to work under the Mercosur agreement. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Family members of qualifying nationals are included; minors need parental documents. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Paraguay Temporary Residence (Ley N° 6984/2022)** — Key documents: Valid identity document, Proof of entry to Paraguay, Birth certificate, Criminal record certificate (origin), INTERPOL certificate, Paraguayan police background certificate, Proof of economic solvency, Sworn declarations · Rights: Work: Precarious resident status permits work for the duration of the residence. · Study: Holders may study in Paraguay. · Residency after 2 years · Family: Dependent spouse and children apply on the basis of family relationship and the sponsor's solvency. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Paraguay Mercosur Permanent Residence** — Key documents: Mercosur temporary admission card, Valid identity document, Paraguayan police background certificate, Proof of economic solvency · Rights: Work: Full right to work. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: This is permanent residence; naturalisation generally after about 3 years of residence. · Family: Family members may hold their own Mercosur permanent residence. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py
- **Paraguay Permanent Residence - Category Change (Ley N° 6984/2022)** — Key documents: Foreign identity document, Paraguayan identity card, Temporary residence carnet, Paraguayan police background certificate, Good conduct certificate, Judicial / INTERPOL background certificates, Proof of economic solvency · Rights: Work: Full right to work and carry out economic activity in Paraguay. · Study: Full access to study. · Residency: This is the permanent-residence status itself; naturalisation generally available after about 3 years of permanent residence. · Family: Family members may hold their own permanent residence via family relationship. · Last verified 12 Jun 2026 · Source: migraciones.gov.py

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