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🇵🇾Latin America · 1 route

Moving to Paraguay: every visa & residency route in 2026

There is 1 way to move to Paraguay legally as of 2026 — spanning retirement routes. Here's every one, what it actually requires, and where it leads.

This route checked against official government sources · July 2026 · how we verify

1
Routes to move here
None fixed
Minimum income
2 years
Initial permit
In ~3 yrs
Second passport?
Cost of living in ParaguayA comfortable single-person budget runs about $900–1,400/mo around Asunción.See the breakdown →Healthcare in ParaguayPublic + private mix · private cover from about $30–90/mo.See how it works →After you land: your first 90 days in ParaguayRegistration, the RUC, bank account, healthcare, driver's license — with the real deadlines.The checklist →

Every route, side by side

RouteTypeRequirementLeads to
Residency by independent meansRetirementNo fixed income minimumCitizenship in ~3 yrs

Retirement route to Paraguay

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🇵🇾Residency by independent means

No fixed income minimum

Retirement
Citizenship in ~3 yrs2-yr permitFamily included
Entry barLow bar1 out of 5

Modest by comparison: an income test with no fixed minimum.

Since Law 6984/22 there is NO statutory minimum income or bank deposit for residency; applicants show 'real and regular' lawful income — practitioners advise demonstrating ~US$1,300/mo (plus extra per dependent). Temporary residency (renewable) converts to permanent after ~21-24 months; citizenship after 3 years of permanent residency. Territorial tax = 0% on foreign income; no minimum physical-presence requirement.

Official source →

Next steps: the money side

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Moving to Paraguay: FAQ

How many ways are there to move to Paraguay?

This dataset tracks 1 residency or visa route into Paraguay as of 2026, across retirement pathways. Each has its own income, investment, or heritage requirement.

Does moving to Paraguay lead to a second passport?

Yes — at least one route to Paraguay has a defined path to citizenship. The exact timeline and physical-presence rules vary by program; check each route's official source below.

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