Law No. 6984/2022 · Permanent Status

Permanent Residency
in Paraguay

The definitive immigration status: no renewals, no expiration, and the step prior to Paraguayan citizenship. We advise you on the 5 access routes available for 2026.

♾️ No expiration 🔀 5 access routes 🇵🇾 Path to citizenship 🌎 MERCOSUR regime
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Gs. 2.787.550
General 2026 feeIncluding category change · Decree No. 4122/2025
3
Years to citizenshipNaturalization after 3 years of legal residency
5
Active access routesDepending on your situation: prior temporary, investment, family or MERCOSUR
Gs. 2.230.040
MERCOSUR feeDifferentiated rate for bloc citizens

Legal Framework · Law 6984/2022

The definitive immigration status

Permanent Residency is the definitive immigration category granted by the National Directorate of Migration, with no need for periodic renewals. It is the status that, after completing the corresponding period of legal residency, allows you to apply for naturalization and Paraguayan citizenship.

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Permanent status

No expiration or renewals

Unlike Temporary Residency, Permanent Residency does not require periodic renewal procedures once granted, except for updating the resident card when applicable.

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Path to citizenship

Naturalization in 3 years

With 3 years of legal residency in the country (usually counted from Permanent Residency), it is possible to apply for naturalization and obtain Paraguayan citizenship and passport, without giving up your original nationality.

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Regional benefit

MERCOSUR passport

Paraguayan citizenship, attainable after Permanent Residency, includes a passport with free movement across MERCOSUR countries (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay and associates).

Per Migraciones.gov.py

5 official routes to Permanent Residency

The National Directorate of Migration recognizes 5 categories for obtaining Permanent Residency. We help you identify which one applies to your situation.

01

Category Change

The most common route: after completing your Temporary Residency period, you can apply for a category change to Permanent Resident. Fee: Gs. 2,787,550 (includes the category change).

02

Foreign Investors (SUACE)

For qualified investors, including the Paraguay Investor Pass 2026 (MIC Resolution No. 283/2026): direct access to Permanent Residency without going through Temporary Residency, verified through the Unified System for Business Opening and Closing (SUACE).

03

Children and Spouses of Paraguayans

A specific route for direct family members (children or spouses) of Paraguayan citizens, with their own documentation requirements before the National Directorate of Migration.

04

Family of Repatriated Citizens

For foreign family members of repatriated Paraguayan nationals, in coordination with the Secretariat for the Development of Repatriated Nationals and Refugees.

05

MERCOSUR Regime

For citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador with valid MERCOSUR Temporary Residency. Differentiated fee: Gs. 2,230,040.

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Official 2026 Fees

Current Migration fees

In effect since 01/07/2025 per Decree No. 4122/2025 and DNM Resolution No. 513/2025, under Art. 100 of Law No. 6984/2022. Does not include our service fees.

Gs. 2.787.550
Permanent Residency — including category change (25 daily wages, cash)
Gs. 2.864.208
Permanent Residency — POS Bancard payment
Gs. 2.230.040
Permanent Residency — MERCOSUR Regime

Source: migraciones.gov.py — Migration Fees, Decree No. 4122/2025 and DNM Resolution No. 513/2025.

How we work

Your Permanent Residency in 5 steps

The most common path is the category change after Temporary Residency. Here is how we support you at every stage.

1

Eligibility check

We confirm which of the 5 routes applies to your case (category change, investment, family or MERCOSUR).

2

Updated documentation

We gather criminal record certificates, records and complementary documentation, all up to date.

3

Category change request

We file the request before the National Directorate of Migration, paying the corresponding fee.

4

Resolution and card

Once approved, you receive the Permanent Residency Card, with no periodic renewal date.

5

Toward citizenship

We advise you on the path to Paraguayan naturalization after completing 3 years of legal residency.

Frequently Asked Questions

What you need to know

Temporary Residency is a status for a set period (2 years under MERCOSUR, or the period set by the DNM under the general regime) and is a prerequisite for Permanent Residency. Permanent Residency is the definitive status, with no need for periodic renewals, and counts toward naturalization.
The most common is a category change: after completing your Temporary Residency, you directly apply for a change to Permanent Resident before the National Directorate of Migration, paying the Gs. 2,787,550 fee (which includes the category change).
Yes, in specific cases: qualified investors under the SUACE regime (including the Paraguay Investor Pass 2026), direct family members of Paraguayans, or family members of repatriated nationals can access direct routes to Permanent Residency, as established by the National Directorate of Migration.
The official fee in effect since 01/07/2025 is Gs. 2,787,550 in cash (Gs. 2,864,208 via POS Bancard), including the category change, per Decree No. 4122/2025 and DNM Resolution No. 513/2025. For the MERCOSUR regime, the fee is Gs. 2,230,040. These are official figures and do not include our service fees.
Not directly. Permanent Residency is an immigration status, not nationality. To obtain Paraguayan citizenship through naturalization, 3 years of legal residency are required, in addition to the other requirements of the general regime, under the National Constitution.
If you have valid MERCOSUR Temporary Residency, you can apply for Permanent Residency under the MERCOSUR regime, with a differentiated fee of Gs. 2,230,040. It is important to apply before your MERCOSUR Temporary Residency expires (non-renewable), or you will need to use the general regime of Law 6984/22.