Ways to live in Paraguay
These are the residence routes in Bordr's guide that we have checked against official sources. Each one links to the government page.
Programme details are shown in English.
Investment and golden visa Investment and golden visas →
Permanent residence for foreign investors (SUACE)
Direct permanent residence for foreigners who invest in a business in Paraguay and create local jobs.
- What you need
- Investment of at least USD 70,000 per applicant and at least five formal jobs, completed within 24 months. First you get an investor certificate from the Ministry of Industry and Commerce through SUACE (the one-stop office for opening companies), then apply for residence with the immigration office.
- Savings
- about $70,000
- How to apply
- Investor certificate via SUACE, then the Paraguayan immigration office
- Family
- Family members can come with you
- Path to permanent residence
- This is permanent residence from the start, the base for later naturalisation.
Cost of living
Monthly amounts in US dollars.
| Room in a shared flat | $170 |
|---|---|
| One-bedroom flat | $340 |
| Two-bedroom flat | $560 |
| Bills | $40 |
| Typical local salary | $570 |
Cities to consider
Climate by month, neighbourhoods and costs for each city are in the Bordr guide.
What life is like
Programme details are shown in English.
Why people move
Life is relaxed and community-minded, with tereré shared among friends and lush subtropical scenery. Most expats settle in Asunción's leafy districts, while Encarnación has river beaches and a growing summer scene.
Day to day
Long-distance buses are the main way between cities; a car helps a lot. Private hospitals in Asunción are adequate, rural care is basic. Cards work in larger shops, cash elsewhere. Spanish and Guarani are both spoken, English rarely.
Trade-offs
Summers are intensely hot and humid. Infrastructure and public services are limited, and the small international community can feel isolating at first.
Before you move: visa-free entry
Most people arrive as visitors first, then apply from inside the country or come back with the right visa. How long you can stay as a visitor depends on your passport:
United States90 days
United Kingdom90 days
Australia90 days
Canada90 days
New Zealand90 days
Switzerland90 days
Norway90 days
Singapore30 days
Japan90 days
South Korea30 days
Israel90 days
United Arab Emirates90 days
Hong KongVisa
South Africa90 days
Mexico90 days
BrazilVisa-free
Questions
Does Paraguay have a digital nomad visa?
Not among the routes we have checked. Remote workers usually come as visitors within the visa-free limit or use one of the other routes on this page.
How can I move to Paraguay?
The routes we have checked are: Investment and golden visa.
When was this information checked?
The residence routes for Paraguay were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026.
Sources and last check
Residence routes for Paraguay were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026.
- Agencia IP – Paraguayan Directorate of Migration granted nearly 30,000 residencies in H1 2026
- Agencia IP – Migraciones detalla requisitos y procedimientos para la residencia temporal
- Dirección Nacional de Migraciones – Residencia temporal
- https://migraciones.gov.py/
This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change; confirm with the official government page or a licensed adviser before you apply.
