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Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE)

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Source check: all 4 official citations reconfirmed 13 September 2026

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 sponsorship requiredLeads to permanent residencyPermanent residence granted directly; the resident card is renewed every 10 years. Confirm current validity and renewal terms on the official page.
Processing time
Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Migraciones / SUACE page.
Government fees
Indicative only - government processing fees and SUACE costs apply; confirm current amounts on the official page.
Typical duration
Permanent residence granted directly; the resident card is renewed every 10 years. Confirm current validity and renewal terms on the official page.
Sponsorship required
No
Leads to permanent residency
Yes
Reviewed Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) ↗

In short

As of 11 July 2026, the Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE) for Republic of Paraguay is an unsponsored Paraguay immigration route. Sources: official Republic of Paraguay government pages, reviewed 11 July 2026.

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What is the Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE) in Republic of Paraguay?

Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE) is an unsponsored Paraguay route. Indicative government fees are Indicative only - government processing fees and SUACE costs apply; confirm current amounts on the official page; indicative processing time is Indicative only - confirm current timelines on the official Migraciones / SUACE page; typical duration is Permanent residence granted directly; the resident card is renewed every 10 years. Confirm current validity and renewal terms on the official page. This route can lead to permanent residence.

Verified against Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay) on 1 June 2026.

Overview

This is the special permanent-residence procedure under Law 6984/2022 for foreign investors who register through the Sistema Unificado de Apertura y Cierre de Empresas (SUACE). Unlike the standard route, it grants permanent residence directly - investors do not have to pass through temporary residence first - which makes it the fast direct-to-permanent option in Paraguay. You evidence a qualifying investment and economic and financial solvency. The permanent residence card issued must be renewed every 10 years. It is administered by the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones together with SUACE.

Eligibility

Typical criteria

Common blockers

Typical evidence

Application pathway

  1. Check the route fit

    Confirm you qualify as a SUACE investor and the current minimum investment, using the official Migraciones / SUACE page.

  2. Build the evidence pack

    Register the business through SUACE and gather your investment proof, solvency documentation, passport and apostilled criminal-record certificate.

  3. Submit through the official channel

    File the SUACE permanent-residence-for-investors application with the Direccion Nacional de Migraciones following the official requirements.

  4. After approval

    Obtain your permanent resident card and Paraguayan ID, maintain the investment, and renew the card every 10 years.

After approval: prepare for your next step

For Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE), use the actual decision and the issuing authority’s instructions to establish what has been granted. A successful application, permission to enter, permission to work and a residence document are not interchangeable.

  1. 1. Check the decision. Confirm the name, passport, status granted, start date and any next action. Resolve an error with the authority before relying on the document for travel or employment.
  2. 2. Establish the travel step. Read any entry window, activation, collection or in-country registration instruction. For an extension or change of status, do not assume leaving the country is required or safe while a further step remains pending.
  3. 3. Confirm what you may do. Check whether employment, self-employment, remote work or study is permitted under the status granted. Do not infer unrestricted work rights from the absence of an employer sponsor.
  4. 4. Organise the household. Check each accompanying person’s permission separately, then arrange healthcare, accommodation, access to money and the relevant local registrations. A tax number or bank account does not by itself prove a right to work.
  5. 5. Keep the ongoing conditions visible. Record the actual expiry, renewal process, permitted absences and any duty to report changes. An initial grant does not automatically establish permanent residence or citizenship.
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Plan the practical side of your stay

Once you have checked the official route, you can prepare for day-to-day life in Paraguay. These optional services are separate from the application and do not establish visa eligibility.

Official application links

Where to actually go next

Government links only

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.

  1. Official guidanceApplicant
    Use official Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE) route page ↗

    Use this official page to confirm requirements and follow the government filing route for Permanent Residence for Investors (SUACE).

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Frequently asked questions

How is the SUACE route faster than normal Paraguayan residency?+

The SUACE investor procedure grants permanent residence directly, so qualifying investors do not first pass through temporary residence the way most other applicants now do under Law 6984/2022. Confirm the current requirements and minimum investment on the official Migraciones / SUACE page.

How much do I need to invest for the SUACE route?+

You must make a qualifying investment at or above the minimum set in regulation and show economic and financial solvency. Because the figure is set by regulation, confirm the current minimum investment on the official Migraciones / SUACE page.

If I take the SUACE investor route, how often do I have to renew my Paraguayan residency?+

The SUACE route grants permanent residence directly, and the permanent resident card it issues is renewed every 10 years. Confirm the current validity and renewal terms on the official Migraciones / SUACE page.

What would cause a SUACE investor residence application in Paraguay to be rejected?+

Common blockers are an investment below the minimum set in regulation, an inability to evidence economic and financial solvency, and an incomplete SUACE business registration or unproven lawful origin of the funds. Confirm the current requirements on the official Migraciones / SUACE page.

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How we verified this

We check every figure on this page against the primary government source, record the date it was last checked, and re-check it on a regular schedule. Rules change, so always confirm time-sensitive details with the official source before you rely on them. Visa Atlas is an information-only publication and does not give legal advice.

Primary source: Direccion Nacional de Migraciones (Paraguay)

Last checked: 1 June 2026

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