Paraguay
Paraguay Migration, Sovereign Entry & Global Mobility
Establishing an alternative base, protecting assets, or structuring corporate expansions in South America requires a jurisdiction with clear legal guarantees and low structural friction. At Muzy & Meraris LLP, we guide international professionals, independent remote workers, and high-net-worth investors through the immigration tracks of the Republic of Paraguay.
Known for its territorial tax advantages and rapid timeline to naturalization, Paraguay remains a top tier choice for sovereign mobility. We deliver the precise document engineering needed to ensure swift local approvals.
1. The 2026 Unified Investor Pass & SUACE (Direct Permanent Residency)
A major regulatory expansion launched under Resolution 0283/2026. By unifying all pathways under the Foreign Investor Certificate (CIE), Paraguay now allows qualified individuals to completely bypass the temporary visa phase, securing an immediate 10-year Permanent Residency card and a National Cédula.
· The Productive Investment Track (Standard SUACE): * The Commitment: A minimum allocation of $70,000 USD deployed into a localized business enterprise over a structured 10-year period (approx. $7,000 USD annually). Capital must be channeled into tangible business assets (equipment, real estate, infrastructure).
o Job Creation: The investor’s business plan must commit to generating at least 5 formal jobs for Paraguayan nationals.
· The New Financial Instruments Track (Passive Wealth): * The Commitment: A minimum investment of $200,000 USD into government bonds, bank certificates of deposit, or approved securities registered with the Superintendencia de Valores of the Central Bank of Paraguay.
o The Advantage: A purely passive option requiring zero business operations, zero business plans, and zero job creation. It requires a clean 2-year mandatory holding window.
· The New Real Estate Investment Track: * The Commitment: Direct acquisition of commercial or productive real estate valued at a minimum of $200,000 USD. To clear immediate residency, the investor must show a fully registered transfer deed or a notarised private purchase contract confirming that at least 30% of the total asset value has been fully paid. Personal or family-use primary dwellings are explicitly excluded from this specific investor fast-track.
2. Independent Means & Standard Two-Step Residency (Law 6984/22)
The traditional, highly accessible route for self-sufficient individuals, retirees, and remote professionals who prefer a gradual entry without a heavy upfront capital deployment.
3. Border Entries & Short-Term Non-Immigrant Clearances
Managing standard corporate cross-border access and exploratory trade visits.
· The Standard Multi-Entry Business Visa: For international consultants, auditors, and trade representatives entering Paraguay to execute vendor reviews or corporate planning. Grants flexible entry privileges for up to 1 year.
Global Mobility & Fiscal Advisory: Paraguay operates a strict territorial tax system, meaning your foreign-sourced corporate salaries, investment returns, and global dividends face a 0% domestic tax liability. Furthermore, once permanent residency is secured under the new CIE Investor Pass or via standard conversion, you only need to visit the country once every three to 6 months to keep the status permanently active.
