● MIC Resolution No. 283/2026 · Launched April 2026
The new instrument from the Government of Paraguay that grants direct Permanent Residency to foreign investors, without going through Temporary Residency, through investments starting at USD 150,000. Officially launched on April 17, 2026.
Official launch · April 17, 2026
The Paraguay Investor Pass is not a new standalone immigration category, but a regulatory update — through MIC Resolution No. 283/2026 — to the conditions for foreign investors to access Permanent Residency. It was officially presented on April 17, 2026 by the Minister of Industry and Commerce, Marco Riquelme, together with the National Director of Migration, Jorge Kronawetter, during an official mission in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is a residency-by-investment program, similar in concept to European Golden Visas, but with significantly more accessible thresholds.
Unlike the traditional regime, which requires 2 years of Temporary Residency before Permanent, the Investor Pass allows direct access to Permanent Resident status.
The scheme integrates the immigration process (DNM), civil identification (ID card) and tax registration (RUC) into a single window. Physical presence in Paraguay is mainly required for the issuance of the ID card.
Compliance with the investment is verified through the Unified System for Business Opening and Closing (SUACE). Criminal record checks and verification against international watchlists (Interpol, AML/UAF lists) remain in place.
MIC Resolution No. 283/2026
The scheme enables three alternative channels, each with its own minimum threshold. The stock market and real estate categories do not require direct job creation.
This is the lowest-threshold category. It aims to attract investment in hospitality, ecotourism and tourism developments in regions with potential.
Aimed at investors who prefer liquid financial instruments from the Asunción Stock Exchange. It does not require direct job creation, making it attractive for passive investors.
Allows you to qualify through the acquisition of properties, with no need to set up an operating company. It also does not require job creation.
The absence of an explicit employment requirement in the stock market and real estate categories prioritizes the speed of capital entry. Source: Avanzia Legal, MIC, National Directorate of Migration (April 2026).
Tax Benefit
One of the most relevant components of the Investor Pass is the associated tax package. Minister Riquelme highlighted the reduction of the dividend tax from 15% to 8% for residents who qualify under the regime — a 7 percentage point difference with a significant compounding effect over the medium term.
On an annual distribution of USD 100,000 in dividends, the tax savings amount to USD 7,000 per year, with a compounding effect over the medium and long term.
Paraguay also maintains a 10% IRE (Corporate Income Tax), 10% VAT and a progressive IRP (Personal Income Tax) of up to 10%, positioning it among the lowest effective tax burdens in South America.
Regional Context and Comparison
Official data shows exponential growth in residency applications in Paraguay, driven mostly by Brazilian citizens.
USD 150,000–200,000 · Direct Permanent Residency
EUR 250,000–500,000 · Renewable temporary residency
EUR 250,000–500,000 · Permanent residency
USD 200,000 · Permanent residency
No legal minimum threshold · Based on ties or substantial investment
Paraguay sits in the lower threshold range and offers direct access to permanent status — an uncommon combination. Source: Avanzia Legal (04/28/2026).
It does not grant Paraguayan citizenship — it grants Permanent Residency; naturalization still requires 3 years of legal residency. It does not remove legal controls: criminal records and international watchlist checks are still required. It is not automatic nor exclusive — the general regime remains available for those who do not qualify through investment.
Practical Guide
We assess your goals (residency, tax optimization, estate planning) and the tax impact in your home country.
We compare tourism, stock market and real estate, and define the vehicle (individual or Paraguayan company).
Apostilled criminal records, identity documents, proof of source of funds and investment documents.
Investment qualification before the MIC, residency application before the DNM, and tax registration (RUC) if applicable.
In-person process for the Paraguayan ID card, maintaining the investment, and ongoing tax compliance.
Important: part of the operating regulations is still being finalized (as of the source date, April 2026). It is essential to confirm exact requirements when starting the process. Residents may face tax consequences in their home country (CRS, FATCA) — international tax planning is a critical component.
Frequently Asked Questions