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Pman

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Dutch expat in Paraguay

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Registration: 21 June 2010

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Pman created a thread
10 years ago

Receiving mail in Paraguay

Do any of you have experience receiving mail from abroad? I'm talking about regular mail, not DHL, etc. If somedbody just puts my home adress on it, I suspect it won't be delivered at this adress but will strand at the post office. Do I need ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
11 years ago
corinne75229

Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229

Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...

Pman

Comevisitparaguay, have you join this forum ans post several message for e-reputation purposes? highly suspicious your recomendations.It's pretty obvious that Comevisitparaguay is either Ms Neufeld herself or someone who knows her. I have no ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
11 years ago
FreeRangeJoel

Earn Dollars, Spend and Live on Guaranis by FreeRangeJoel

I've been a telecommuter for the past 3 years, and after securing my methods of getting paid without hassle, I was able to move to Paraguay. I've already met quite a few expats that do the same, however, there are still those out there that insist ...

Pman

Nice article, but I to disagree with you on the currency fluctuations being a good thing. When I first came to Paraguay about 3 years ago you got like 5500 guaranis for your dollar. Overtime, with some small downticks, the Guarani has gotten ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
11 years ago
Yud

Banking in Paraguay by Yud

Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Paraguay? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...

Pman

In just over 3 weeks I will have my Paraguayan cedula. I then want to open a local savings account in a bank that has ATM access and preferably internet banking. Does any one know of a local bank where I can open a savings account with just a ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
11 years ago
Yud

Banking in Paraguay by Yud

Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Paraguay? What about their facilities they offer? For example: [Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...

Pman

I think you made a wise decision going with Banco Regional, the Rabobank was the only major bank from the Netherlands that didn't need money from the goverment to stay alive during the financial crisis. I already have an account at Interfisa ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
11 years ago
3lckr

Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr

So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!

Pman

Best and easiest scenario is to go through the trial and error of getting your resident's card...then walk into most any bank and open your account with new card, cash and your passport.I have a residency card but was told at the banco Regional just ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
3lckr

Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr

So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!

Pman

Vida y residencia you can get at the police station in the neighbourhood you're staying at. You will need 2 witnesses (testigos), meaning 2 people from the neighbourhood have to give you a copy of their cedula, telephone number and adrss. I think ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
Pman

Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion by Pman

The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up.

Pman

In the end I went to La Costa, I couldn't find the street where Dr. Neufeld is oocated on Google Maps and I didn't want to spend a lot of time looking for it in 40+ C. Doctora Lopez was lovely and did a great job cleaning my teeth The only bad ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
Pman

Question about ITV Ivesur by Pman

I have been abroad for almost 3 months now and I'm planning to going to back to Paraguay this week. My car is still in Paraguay, it has a habilitacion from Fernando de la Mora but I never got around to doing the ITV at Ivesur though. I now heared ...

Pman

There are some updates about this. http://www.abc.com.py/nacionales/itv-multaran-desde-febrero-524161.html http://www.abc.com.py/nacionales/diputados-evaden-la-itv-528388.html As far as I know apart from Asuncion most of the municipalities still ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
Armand

Driving license in Paraguay by Armand

Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a driver’s licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...

Pman

My experiences in Fernando de la Morra. Before I got my drivers license about a year ago I had literally 0 experience driving a car. I have a friend who knows the son of the head of the part of the municipality that arranges driving licenses, ... Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
Pman

Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion by Pman

The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up.

Pman

Cheers, I will probably go sometime next week. I let you know how it went. Read More

Pman created a thread
12 years ago

Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion

The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up. Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
BrandTheBiggie

Building Materials by BrandTheBiggie

Hi there everyone, My name is Brandon. I have recently moved to Paraguay to help my uncle out in his business as he is getting old. He wishes to build a house for his own use from scratch. I have no idea where I can find materials to build a house. ...

Pman

I remember passing this place a few times, it's in Loma Pyta. They have some small pre-contructed houses in their lot. Not sure about the plywood. keter.com.py/index.html It would be nice if you can keep us updated here, I (and I'm sure others as ... Read More

Pman created a thread
12 years ago

Article in the Economist about Paraguay

I thought this might interest some of you: link Read More

Pman replied to a thread
12 years ago
3lckr

Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr

So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!

Pman

What type of account did you open at BNF (ahorro, corriente)? Did you get a debit card? Read More