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ParaguayStatus in-countryLast checked October 17, 2026

Temporary residence (Law 6984/2022) and Mercosur temporary residence

Temporary residence is granted by the National Directorate of Migration (DNM) to foreigners who come to Paraguay intending to settle and carry out a lawful activity. The card is valid for up to 2 years and can be extended for the same period. Temporary residence is the step before permanent residence. Nationals of countries in the Mercosur Residence Agreement can use a separate Mercosur temporary residence valid for 2 years.

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Life in Paraguay

Money

3

Currency

Paraguayan Guarani

PYG

Paraguayan Guarani

Cost of living

38

Price level · US = 100

World Bank price levels, 2025

Tax

8–10%

Income tax (national)

VAT (IVA) 10% · social security 9%

IRP on personal services applies once gross income exceeds PYG 80 million a year: 8% up to PYG 50 million net, 9% to 150 million, 10% above.

Official rates, 2026 · headline only

Living

1

Happiness

6.2

#55 of 145 countries

World Happiness Report 2025

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Who it’s for

Foreigners who want to live in Paraguay to work, study, run a business or for other lawful activities, including Mercosur Residence Agreement nationals.

Eligibility

  • Intent to settle for a lawful activity

    Granted for a set period to foreigners who enter the country intending to settle to carry out a lawful activity, under Law 6984/22 and its regulations.

  • Criminal record checks

    If you are 14 or older, give three criminal record certificates, including ones from countries where you lived over 1 year in the last 3 years.

    • Certificate from your country of origin
    • Also needed from any country where you lived more than 1 year in the last 3 years
    • INTERPOL certificate required
    • Paraguayan National Police certificate for foreigners required
    Official wording

    Applicants from age 14 must give a criminal record certificate from their country of origin, or from any country where they lived for more than 1 year in the last 3 years, plus an INTERPOL certificate and a Paraguayan National Police certificate for foreigners.

  • Mercosur Residence Agreement nationalsMercosur temporary residence

    Citizens of Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador can apply for the Mercosur temporary residence.

A sneak peek at what's inside

  • Next requirementChildren
  • Document checklistValid identity document (ID card, national identity document or passport)
  • FeesTemporary residence (Law 6984/2022), incl. precarious residence and category change

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