🇵🇾 Paraguay

Choose a city, then explore residence options, documents and housing below.

Temporary residence and the permanent route

The standard route starts with temporary residence for up to two years; MERCOSUR and SUACE have separate conditions.

• A permanent-residence application can follow temporary status when requirements are met. A Russian passport alone does not qualify for the MERCOSUR route.
• MERCOSUR permanent residence requires valid temporary status under the agreement, with an application in its final 90 days. The special SUACE investor route does not automatically apply to every business purchase.

The standard route starts with temporary residence for up to two years; MERCOSUR and SUACE have separate conditions.

Residence does not mean tax exemption

Remote work performed in Paraguay can attract local taxes even when payment comes from overseas.

• DNIT separately addresses services for overseas companies physically performed in Paraguay. The bank account’s location does not automatically change the source of that income.
• A tax-residence certificate is obtained separately; individuals provide border-crossing history for the relevant period. Immigration status and tax obligations are separate assessments.

Handover records and family rights

Record the property’s condition in writing at handover.

• Under the Civil Code, without a condition description the property is presumed to have been handed over in good condition. Attach defects and photographs to the handover record.
• A lease clause excluding the tenant’s dependent minor children is invalid. Put the deposit, utility arrangements and repayment terms in the agreement.

The warning summary above shows retrieval dates and regional scope. It is FCDO advice for British nationals, not a crime ranking.

Heavy rain, flooding and heat

Risks depend on the neighbourhood and season, not just the country.

• Heavy rain can flood parts of Asunción and roads; hot, dry weather raises wildfire risks. These are background hazards, not reports of events this week.
• The river around Asunción is polluted and unsuitable for swimming. Encarnación has managed Paraná River beaches; water conditions and beach openings are separate local information.

Certificates and apostilles before departure

Birth certificate, criminal-record certificate and Spanish translations.

• Foreign documents require an apostille or legalisation. If you lived in another country for over a year during the last three years, a criminal-record certificate from that country is also required. DNM generally requires these certificates from age 14, with specified exceptions for minors.
• A child travelling with one parent needs a court decision or notarised authorisation from the absent parent explicitly allowing residence in Paraguay. Use the current DNM checklist: older PDFs can contain different fees and requirements.

Two cities, two different scenarios. These are starting points, not a finished neighborhood ranking.

Asuncion

The capital has the Costanera waterfront and central government services. The Paraguay River around the city is unsuitable for swimming: a river view does not mean beach living.

Encarnacion

A Paraná River city with managed beaches at San José, Mbói Ka’e and San Isidro. This is a river, not the sea; swimming access depends on current water conditions.

Reviewed: 2026-09-13

• DNM · Current checklist
• DNM · MERCOSUR
• Government · SUACE
• DNIT · IRP
• DNIT · Services to overseas companies
• DNIT · RG65/2020
• Civil Code · Articles809,840
• FCDO · Paraguay safety
• Encarnación · Beaches

Dates and limitations appear with each dataset. This guide is not a substitute for individual legal and tax review.