Republic of Paraguay visas
Paraguay administers residence through the Direccion General de Migraciones. Since the 2022 Migration Law most applicants move from temporary to permanent residence, while the SUACE investor route offers a fast, direct path to permanent residence. Paraguay is known for its territorial tax system and a relatively accessible residence process; retiree and independent-means routes are also available.
5 routes · 5 without a sponsor · 5 lead to settlement
Official portal
Primary source
Direccion General de Migraciones ↗ · Direccion General de Migraciones (Paraguay)
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Regulators of immigration advice
- Corte Suprema de Justicia (Paraguay) (Corte Suprema) — Oversees the legal profession in Paraguay. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; representation is by licensed attorneys.
Visa routes (5)
Temporary Residence (Residencia Temporal, Law 6984/2022)
For most people moving to Paraguay: under the 2022 migration law this is now the usual first step - temporary residence for up to two years, which later converts to permanent residence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE)
For investors: the SUACE route is Paraguay's fast lane - it grants permanent residence directly, without first going through temporary residence, for foreign investors who register a qualifying business.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 11 July 2026
Permanent Residence (Residencia Permanente, 10-year card)
For people already settled in Paraguay: this is the indefinite permanent residence you reach by converting from temporary residence, with a resident card renewed every 10 years.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 10 July 2026
Temporary Residence - Pensioner (Pensionado / Jubilado)
For retirees: this category lets you settle in Paraguay on a certified pension or retirement income, starting as temporary residence and later converting to permanent residence.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 24 July 2026
Temporary Residence - Independent Means (Renta Propia)
For people with stable passive income: this category lets you settle in Paraguay on your own recurring foreign income, beginning as temporary residence and converting to permanent residence later.
No sponsor needed · Leads to settlement · Last reviewed 13 July 2026
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Frequently asked questions
How many visa routes does Republic of Paraguay have?+
We cover 5 Republic of Paraguay visa routes in these categories: general residence and investor. Each one links to its primary government source and carries a last-reviewed date.
Which Republic of Paraguay visas do not need an employer sponsor?+
5 of the 5 Republic of Paraguay routes we cover can be pursued without an employer sponsor, which helps if you do not have a job offer yet. The remaining 0 are employer-sponsored.
Which Republic of Paraguay visas lead to permanent residence?+
5 of the 5 routes can lead to settlement or permanent residence; the others are temporary. Open each route for its settlement detail and qualifying period.
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