@LCan
Canadian expat in Paraguay
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Asunción, Asunción
Speaks English, French, Portuguese
Registration: 28 September 2016
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South Africans seeking new life in Paraguay by Anna-martVen
Good day. I'm new to this forum. Been doing some research on Paraguay and getting facts from other Saffas would be more valuable, since we know the cultures and lifestyles. Know by now that one needs to be self sufficient when moving to ...
And you don't absolutely need a lawyer to do the process. Do yourself a favour, learn some basic Spanish and save yourself $1600. Paraguayans are great people and very helpful. Do a search for "Gabtar" on this forum. He wrote a post ... Read More
South Africans seeking new life in Paraguay by Anna-martVen
Good day. I'm new to this forum. Been doing some research on Paraguay and getting facts from other Saffas would be more valuable, since we know the cultures and lifestyles. Know by now that one needs to be self sufficient when moving to ...
No, the bank does not "keep 750$". The amount required to deposit is not, and has never been, 5000 US dollars. Paraguayan law states that it is "350 jornales" or rather, 350 x the current daily minimum wage in Paraguay. Right ... Read More
Driving license in Paraguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Hi. I know the thread is old, but just a question..Did you have to take a test to get your driver's license in Mariano Roque Alonso? I have a valid Canadian driver's license, an international driver's license, and my Paraguayan ... Read More
contrato de aquiler by nomadic_gringo
Hey there guys! Has anyone had any luck recently with getting a "contrato de aquiler" that meets the requirements of the "certificado de vida y residencia"? In particular, does the "contratos de alquiler" need to have ...
It would be best to check with your local police station if they'll accept a receipt. (I got mine in Mariano Roque Alonso, because that's where I live). In my experience, Paraguayans have always been friendly and helpful, if you're ... Read More
contrato de aquiler by nomadic_gringo
Hey there guys! Has anyone had any luck recently with getting a "contrato de aquiler" that meets the requirements of the "certificado de vida y residencia"? In particular, does the "contratos de alquiler" need to have ...
Not the cédula application. The Vida and residência certificate is required for the cédula application; if your visa and residência certificate has expired, you need a new one for your cédula application. And the latest Vida ... Read More
contrato de aquiler by nomadic_gringo
Hey there guys! Has anyone had any luck recently with getting a "contrato de aquiler" that meets the requirements of the "certificado de vida y residencia"? In particular, does the "contratos de alquiler" need to have ...
When I got my first certificate in 2017 (for my residency application), foreigners did not require a rental contract. However, when I needed a new certificate in 2018 (for my cédula), the form had changed, and it is now required. I don't ... Read More
Declaration of income by Guestposter53
Hello, Do you know, please, the answers to the following questions ? - How is the declaration of income made in Paraguay: on the internet ? by withdrawing and completing a form in an administration ? - This year the tax return was not made in ...
I don't know about income tax reports, but Paraguay does not tax income received from outside of Paraguay. When I applied for my permanent residency, I also asked at the Legal department of Immigration whether I could legally work online ... Read More
Bank of Fomento by Guestposter53
Hello, Some people say that it is necessary to deposit 5,000 USD to the national bank of Fomento to request the permanent residence of Paraguay. Other people say that Paraguay's law says that but in practice it is necessary to deposit the same ...
So, it does amount to approximately 5000 US dollars, but the exact amount will depend on the current minimum daily wage and the current exchange rate. Read More
Bank of Fomento by Guestposter53
Hello, Some people say that it is necessary to deposit 5,000 USD to the national bank of Fomento to request the permanent residence of Paraguay. Other people say that Paraguay's law says that but in practice it is necessary to deposit the same ...
The required amount of deposit is actually 350 x daily minimum wage in Guaranies. Right now that's 350 x 81,252 Gs (July 2018) = 28,438,200 Gs. You can deposit the equivalent in US dollars, but Banco do Fomento will convert it to Guaranies ... Read More
Question About Economic Solvency for Residency by jonwoo11
Taking a look at the requirements on the Migraciones.py page, I'm a little confused about the requirements. Do I only need to have the Gs. 27.476.750 in a local bank or do I need a combination of the bank deposit and on of the other ...
(I applied last March.) Read More
Question About Economic Solvency for Residency by jonwoo11
Taking a look at the requirements on the Migraciones.py page, I'm a little confused about the requirements. Do I only need to have the Gs. 27.476.750 in a local bank or do I need a combination of the bank deposit and on of the other ...
Yes, it is confusing. But you only need the deposit. Nothing else. Read More
How to save money in Paraguay by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Did you plan your budget before your move to Paraguay? If so, how did you go about it? How do you save money in your day to day life? Do you find there are any areas where you can't cut costs? Do you have any tips about ...
If you want to save money by using public transportation in Asunción (instead of cabs), a great website (website, not an app) to use on your smartphone is https://caminospy.com You put in the intersections & it'll show you the bus ... Read More
Paraguay PR & After 3 Years Citizenship by sahil_n15
Respected Friends, My name is Sahil i live in Saudi Arabia country but I'm Pakistan National and my wife is Indian national the problem is she don't wanna be an Pakistan national and i don't wanna be an Indian national so we both ...
If your home country is part of the Apostille convention, yes, Apostille is easier. However, Canada is not, so I had to have my docs legalised by the Paraguayan embassy. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apostille_Convention Read More
Visa on arrival & residency question by LCan
Anyone know if the Visa on Arrival application is the same as the regular tourist visa application (through the embassy)? Does it have the same section where you have to agree to NOT apply for residency?
Yes, because it's valid for the life of my passport, which expires in 2025. It is only good for stays of up to 90 days. I think I would have to leave the country and re-enter to stay longer than 90 days at a time. Read More
Visa on arrival & residency question by LCan
Anyone know if the Visa on Arrival application is the same as the regular tourist visa application (through the embassy)? Does it have the same section where you have to agree to NOT apply for residency?
I have just returned from Paraguay, and I got the visa on arrival at the airport in Asunción. (I am Canadian). There were no questions asked, no application to fill out, and nothing to sign (no declaration saying that I would not apply for ... Read More