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🇵🇾 Paraguay

Permanent Residency Visa

Indefinite residence status with no expiration or mandatory renewals. Available after completing 21 months of temporary residency. ID card valid for 10 years (renewable). Grants full rights equivalent to citizens except voting. Can apply no earlier than 90 days before temporary permit expiration. Starting January 2026, immigration will verify visit history during temporary period (must not have been outside Paraguay for 365+ consecutive days). Allows travel throughout Mercosur countries without passport.

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Processing Time

~12 weeks standard, ~5 weeks expedited

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Cost

~$400-600 total fees

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Duration

Permanent (ID card renewed every 10 years)

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Path to Permanent Residence

Yes

Requirements

  • 1Completed 21+ months of temporary residency
  • 2Valid Paraguayan Cedula
  • 3Proof of financial solvency (bank statement with $5,000 or employment proof)
  • 4Clean criminal record certificate
  • 5Good conduct certificate
  • 6Interpol personal data certificate

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