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Paraguay Investor Permanent Residence

Accepting applicationsFrom USD 70,000

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Direct permanent residence in Paraguay through the Investor Pass: USD 70,000 in a productive business, USD 150,000 in tourism, or USD 200,000 in qualifying real estate or financial instruments.

Investment from: USD 70,000
Processing: See the timeline
Family: Spouse, Children
Stay required: See the stay rules

Decision summary

What do you obtain?: Paraguay Investor Permanent Residence, granted directly. Naturalisation can be applied for after three years of permanent residence.
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Paraguay Investor Permanent ResidenceRoute to citizenshipNaturalisation can be applied for after three years of permanent residence, counted from the permanent admission resolution, with proof of work or income.Full details below
What does your family invest?: USD 70,000 productive business; USD 150,000 tourism; USD 200,000 financial instruments or real estate (not a family home).
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USD 70,000 (productive activity with five formal jobs); USD 150,000 (tourism); USD 200,000 (financial instruments held two years, or real estate held as an economic investment, not for personal or family use).Full details below
What is additional?: Information pending verification
How long does it take?: The investor certificate is reported to be issued within five business days of a complete application; the residence card takes longer.
Must you travel or live there?: Permanent residents must visit Paraguay at least once every three years.
What is the main drawback?: Real estate must be an economic or commercial investment; property bought for personal or family use does not count. Productive and tourism routes need a business plan.
Family inclusion: Spouse, Children · conditions apply
Program status: Operational

Overview

Paraguay's Investor Pass, set by Ministry of Industry and Commerce Resolution No. 283/2026 in April 2026, gives foreign investors direct permanent residence, without the earlier temporary-residence stage. SUACE issues the Foreign Investor Certificate that supports the application.

There are four routes, each with its own minimum: USD 70,000 in a productive activity with at least five formal jobs and a business plan; USD 150,000 in tourism with a business plan; USD 200,000 in financial instruments held for at least two years; and USD 200,000 in real estate. The property must be an economic or commercial investment: a home bought for personal or family use does not count.

The certificate is reported to be issued within five business days of a complete application; the residence decision itself takes longer. Naturalisation can be applied for after three years of permanent residence.

Path to citizenship

3 yearsof residence before you can apply for citizenship

Naturalisation can be applied for after three years of permanent residence, counted from the permanent admission resolution, with proof of work or income. Paraguay accepts dual nationality only by treaty or constitutional reciprocity; its agreement is with Spain.

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Who this program may not suit

Taken from the facts recorded on this page. It may not suit you if:

Your budget is below USD 70,000, the minimum recorded investment, before fees and costs.

Investment pathways

Investment pathway: Investor Pass: a Foreign Investor Certificate from SUACE supporting direct permanent residence, with no temporary stage.
Minimum investment: USD 70,000 (productive activity with five formal jobs); USD 150,000 (tourism); USD 200,000 (financial instruments held two years, or real estate held as an economic investment, not for personal or family use).

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Family inclusion

Spouse
Named in the rule
Children
Named in the rule
Parents
Not named in the rule
Siblings
Not named in the rule

Ages, dependency and other conditions are in the rule below; confirm them for each family member.

Eligible dependents: Spouse, children under 18 and eligible unmarried adult children.

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Application process

1The investor makes or commits to an investment in one of the tracks under Resolution 283/2026 and prepares apostilled or legalised documents with a sworn declaration of the lawful source of funds.
2The investor applies to SUACE at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce for a Foreign Investor Certificate, in person or through a lawyer holding specific powers.
3SUACE commits to issuing the certificate within five business days of receiving a complete file, with the clock paused while it awaits any clarifications.
4With the certificate, the investor applies directly to the National Migration Directorate for permanent residence, without a temporary stage, adding civil-status certificates and Paraguayan criminal records.
5After permanent residence is granted, the investor obtains a Paraguayan identity card from the National Police Identification Department.
6Holders must keep meeting their track's conditions, such as holding financial instruments for two years with annual reporting, or six-monthly progress reports for tourism projects.

Steps and timings can change; your advisor confirms the current process before you apply.

Indicative timelines

Indicative processing timeframe: The investor certificate is reported to be issued within five business days of a complete application; the residence card takes longer.

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Investment and fees

Qualifying investment amounts and government fees are always shown separately. We do not publish single "total price" figures, as the total depends on family composition and circumstances.

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Investment for your family: USD 70,000; Productive investment (from)
Known total so far: USD 70,000; 5 cost items not yet included

Children are counted as 10 and parents as 60 unless you enter ages in the calculator. Full breakdown and ages

Qualifying investment

Productive investment (from): USD 70,000
Tourism investment (from): USD 150,000
Real estate (from): USD 200,000
Financial instruments (from): USD 200,000

To be confirmed: Government fees · Due diligence fees · Estimated additional costs · Investment holding period

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Residence requirements

Residence requirements: Permanent residents must visit Paraguay at least once every three years.
Renewal requirements: Permanent residence; the residence card is renewed every ten years.
Potential route to citizenship: Naturalisation can be applied for after three years of permanent residence, counted from the permanent admission resolution, with proof of work or income. Paraguay accepts dual nationality only by treaty or constitutional reciprocity; its agreement is with Spain.

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Due diligence and documentation

Applicants and included dependants undergo background and source-of-funds checks by the relevant authority. Documentation requirements are confirmed during preparation — no documents are needed for an initial consultation.

Considerations, limitations and risks

Important restrictions

Real estate must be an economic or commercial investment; property bought for personal or family use does not count. Productive and tourism routes need a business plan.

Published entry thresholds are not comprehensive costs; taxes, professional fees and dependent charges may apply.
Immigration law, visa access and naturalisation rules can change without notice.
Individual eligibility depends on nationality, financial background, due diligence and program-specific criteria.

Status and authority

Operational status: Operational
Official government authority: SUACE, Ministry of Industry and Commerce, with the National Migration Directorate, Paraguay
Legal basis: Ministry of Industry and Commerce Resolution No. 283/2026 (April 2026), which repealed Resolution No. 1052/2025; National Constitution, Articles 148 (naturalisation) and 149 (multiple nationality).
To be confirmed: Nationality restrictions

Programme rules change; your advisor confirms every figure before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum investment for Paraguay residence?

USD 70,000 for a productive business with five formal jobs, USD 150,000 for tourism, and USD 200,000 for real estate held as an economic investment (not a family home) or for financial instruments held two years.

What is the minimum investment for Paraguay Investor Permanent Residence?

USD 70,000 (productive activity with five formal jobs); USD 150,000 (tourism); USD 200,000 (financial instruments held two years, or real estate held as an economic investment, not for personal or family use).

Can my family be included?

Spouse, children under 18 and eligible unmarried adult children.

Is there a minimum stay requirement for Paraguay Investor Permanent Residence?

Permanent residents must visit Paraguay at least once every three years.

How long does the process take?

The investor certificate is reported to be issued within five business days of a complete application; the residence card takes longer.

Does the Paraguay Investor Permanent Residence lead to citizenship?

Is approval guaranteed?

No. Every application is decided by the government concerned after due diligence, and requirements can change.