Paraguay Residency · September 13 - 24, 2027
Paraguay residency keeps getting harder.Secure yours this September.
Join Us in SeptemberA few years ago my friend Nick walked out of Asunción with permanent residency in one step. That route is gone.
Paraguay has rewritten the rules multiple times since 2022, and demand keeps climbing. The current path is still one of the easiest in the world. I just can't promise it will look the same next year.
I got mine because I wanted an escape plan from uncertainty and inflation back home, and a break from Midwestern winters that feel like they last eleven months. Now Asunción is my home base a few months every year. It's warm, the markets are full of fresh food, my money goes further, and Paraguay doesn't tax what I earn outside the country.
In September I'm taking a small group to file for temporary residency and spend twelve days actually living in Asunción. You'll have your own apartment, your documents reviewed before you fly, attorneys meeting you at immigration, and me nearby the whole time.
Registration closes July 2, 2027.
Residency
What residency actually gets you
- Freedom to come and go without counting tourist days
- A lot more for your money. Rent, food, and nights out cost a fraction of US, Canada, or Europe prices.
- Foreign-source income generally stays outside Paraguay's personal income tax (Americans still deal with the IRS)
- A real escape plan and a warm place to spend winters
- Options from high-rise apartments to gated communities to quiet land outside the city
Timing
Why not wait
- 2022New migration law rewrites the standard route – temporary residency now required before permanent.
- 2024Incomplete files no longer accepted. Document requirements tighten overnight (apostilles must be complete).
- 2025Record demand: nearly 48,000 applications. Biometric scanners installed at the airport – every entry and exit is now tracked.
- Spring 2026Paraguay begins verifying background checks directly with home countries – approvals slow down.
- April 2026New investor framework appears overnight with additional qualifying investment options for direct permanent residency.
- June 2026Daily caps on the number of residency applications the government will accept begin.
- July 2026Permanent residency requirements become stricter; visit enforcement tightens.
- Next?Nobody knows. Demand continues to rise.
Rules have already shifted several times. In 2024 two people in one of our groups landed in Asunción the same day requirements tightened. Their apostilles were still in the mail, and what used to be fine suddenly wasn't. We now start document prep months ahead for exactly this reason.
Applying now gets your file moving under the rules that exist today. It does not lock in every future requirement, but it puts you ahead of the next change.
Paraguay is still one of the easiest places in the world to get residency. I just can't promise it'll look like this next year.
September 13 - 24, 2027
Twelve days in Asunción
Residency is the reason you come.
Finding out whether you'd actually enjoy living here is what people remember.
Night one is dinner at O'Gaucho: an international buffet plus waiters circulating with grilled meat skewers. It's on me, and it sets the tone. You'll stay in your own apartment with a full kitchen in my building or the one next door, in one of the nicest neighborhoods. Shops, restaurants, and groceries are a short walk away.
Documents are reviewed before you pack. In Asunción you bring originals, meet the attorneys at immigration, and sign. The rest of the time is yours: work, explore, or do nothing. The WhatsApp group starts weeks before arrival, so you already know names when you land.
I'll point you toward the places I actually use: the double massage at AG Medicina Naturale followed by French pastries at Chaval, the sprawling Mercado 4, the hidden farmers' market under a mall, sunset walks on the Costanera, tacos at Taco Dealer, and one night at La Cabrera for the tomahawk steak.
One group outing is included and chosen by the group (horseback riding at the cavalry regiment is my vote). One evening at my place or in the building for food, conversation, and real talk about life here.
You'll also meet people who already live this: families, retirees, nomads, and business owners from the US, Canada, Europe, and beyond. Tell me what you're curious about, and I'll connect you.
Paperwork
How the process works
- Before you fly
- 1We give you the exact document list for your situation.
- 2You order your documents and get apostilles (we tell you where and how).
- 3Attorneys review everything before you fly.
- 4Official translations are handled.
- In Asunción
- 5In Asunción, you meet the attorneys at immigration, attend the appointments, and your application is filed.
Approval typically takes 90 to 180 days. Attorneys follow the file. When the card is ready, they can hold it for your next visit, or you can collect it. Temporary residency is generally up to two years, and permanent is a later step with its own requirements. We'll walk you through what comes next.
I've used the same attorneys since 2018. Every person we've brought to them has obtained residency. These are the people I trust with my own paperwork.
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Included
What's included
- Legal, government, and translation fees for the temporary residency application
- Document guidance and full attorney review before travel
- Attorneys meeting you at immigration for your appointments
- 11 nights in your own apartment (full kitchen) in my building or the one next door
- Welcome dinner at O'Gaucho
- One group adventure
- One evening at Billie's place or in the building for food, conversation, and real talk about life here
- Billie throughout, plus a group WhatsApp that starts before you fly
- Application follow-up through approval and card arrangements
Not included: flights, airport transfers, other meals, ordering and apostilling your documents, shipping, optional activities, or the cédula.
Pricing
Your investment
$5,697*
or $2,999 now and $2,998 by August 13
Ways to save
- Each additional adult family member$1,000 off
- Each child under 18$1,500 off
- Get to Know credit**$500 off
Optional extras
- Two-bedroom upgrade+$750
- Cédula serviceArranged after approval on a later visit.+$1,000 per person
*Paid in full at time of purchase. Family discounts and credits are verified at checkout.
**Paraguay GTK participants.
Registration closes July 2, 2027.
FAQ
Quick answers
Do I need to speak Spanish?
No. Attorneys and translators handle the legal side. A few words and a translator app cover the rest.
Can I bring my children?
Yes. Kids under 18 are $1,500 off, and we'll walk you through the extra documents minors need. Everything we do is family friendly.
Do I have to join every outing?
No. Your free time is yours.
Do I need all twelve days?
Plan on it. Appointments come early, but you need to be in the country if questions arise or an office closes unexpectedly.
Is Asunción safe?
I explore on my own regularly and feel comfortable doing it. Like any city, common sense applies. I'll share the local advice I use myself.
What about taxes?
Paraguay uses a territorial system, but get proper advice for your situation, especially if you're American.
Join Us in September
The rules will probably change again.
I'd rather you already have your application moving when they do.
You'll leave with the application filed, new people in your life, and a much clearer sense of whether Paraguay could be more than a backup plan.
September 13 - 24, 2027
Registration closes July 2.
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