Temporary Residence - Pensioner (Pensionado / Jubilado)

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

Application pathway

1. 01

   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.

2. 02

   Build the evidence pack

   Obtain the apostilled or legalised pension certificate, criminal-record and civil-status documents, plus your passport.

3. 03

   Submit through the official channel

   File the temporary-residence pensioner application with the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones following the official requirements.

4. 04

   After approval

   Obtain your Paraguayan ID, and after the temporary-residence period change category to permanent residence before your card expires.

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Related routes

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.