Republic of Paraguay · residence general · Leads to settlement
Temporary Residence - Pensioner (Pensionado / Jubilado)
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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.
- Processing time
- Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Migraciones page.
- Government fees
- Indicative only - government processing fees apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
- Typical duration
- Granted as temporary residence for up to two years and renewable; converts to permanent residence after the temporary-residence period. Confirm current validity on the official page.
- Sponsorship required
- No
- Leads to permanent residency
- Yes
Overview
This is the retiree (pensionado / jubilado) category of temporary residence under Law 6984/2022, for foreign nationals who receive a pension or retirement income certified by the competent authority in their country of origin. It is granted as temporary residence for up to two years and renewable, and after the temporary-residence period you change category to permanent residence. Good to know: Paraguay operates a territorial tax system, generally taxing Paraguay-source income rather than worldwide income - a factual note, not tax advice, so confirm your position with a qualified adviser. It is administered by the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones.
Eligibility
Typical criteria
- ✓A pension or retirement income is received and certified by the competent authority in the country of origin.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- ✓The pension certificate is legalised or apostilled as required.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- ✓A valid passport and a criminal-record certificate, legalised or apostilled, are presented.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- ✓Supporting civil-status documents are provided where the category requires them.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
Common blockers
- !The pension or retirement status cannot be certified by a competent authority.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- !The pension certificate or criminal-record document is not legalised or apostilled.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- !Expecting immediate permanent residence, which the 2022 law generally requires you to reach through the temporary stage.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
Typical evidence
- ·Certificate of pension or retirement income from the competent authority abroad, legalised or apostilled.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- ·Valid passport and a recent criminal-record certificate, legalised or apostilled.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- ·Birth and, where relevant, marriage certificates, legalised or apostilled.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
- ·Proof of address or other supporting documents the category requires.Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗
Application pathway
Check the route fit
Confirm your pension can be certified by the competent authority abroad and meets the category requirements, using the official Migraciones page.
Build the evidence pack
Obtain the apostilled or legalised pension certificate, criminal-record and civil-status documents, plus your passport.
Submit through the official channel
File the temporary-residence pensioner application with the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones following the official requirements.
After approval
Obtain your Paraguayan ID, and after the temporary-residence period change category to permanent residence before your card expires.
Official application links
Where to actually go next
These are the official pages to use for this route. Open them before preparing documents: the forms, fees, appointment systems, and sponsor steps can change without warning.
- Official guidanceApplicantUse official Temporary Residence - Pensioner (Pensionado / Jubilado) route page ↗
Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Temporary Residence - Pensioner (Pensionado / Jubilado).
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Frequently asked questions
How does Paraguay tax my foreign pension?+
Paraguay operates a territorial tax system, generally taxing income from Paraguayan sources rather than worldwide income. This is a factual note and not tax advice - confirm how it applies to your pension with a qualified tax adviser, and check the residency requirements on the official Migraciones page.
Does the Paraguayan pensioner category lead to permanent residence?+
Yes. It begins as temporary residence and, after the temporary-residence period, you change category to permanent residence. Good to know: investors can instead use the direct SUACE route. Confirm the current period on the official Migraciones page.
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