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Tom

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American looking for information about Paraguay

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American

Lives in Vacaville

Speaks English, Spanish

Registration: 23 June 2009

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
13 years ago
9thWave

Immigration: Resident Visa? by 9thWave

Gracias to everyone who posts helpful information on this forum. Someone posted this link to for immigration requirements. http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html I downloaded the visa application (the hyperlink is in the text at the ...

Tom

Hi Naveenx, [moderated] -Tom Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
13 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 ...

Tom

Hi Corinne, Here is the attorney who helped me get my residency and cedula: [moderated] Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
13 years ago
9thWave

Immigration: Resident Visa? by 9thWave

Gracias to everyone who posts helpful information on this forum. Someone posted this link to for immigration requirements. http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html I downloaded the visa application (the hyperlink is in the text at the ...

Tom

I recommend [moderated] BTW, I got my initial visa by downloading the application form from the Los Angeles Paraguayan consulate, and mailing it to the consulate by FedEx. They got it back to me in two days. Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
13 years ago
9thWave

Immigration: Resident Visa? by 9thWave

Gracias to everyone who posts helpful information on this forum. Someone posted this link to for immigration requirements. http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html I downloaded the visa application (the hyperlink is in the text at the ...

Tom

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
princexiaomi

Paraguay Citizenship is really possible ?! by princexiaomi

hello ! i have read a lot about easiness of getting residentship and after 3 years citizenship and passport . i am going to apply for residency first but i have following questions , i would be thankful for any help from friends here. 1- i dont ...

Tom

Here's a list of attorneys offered by the US Embassy: http://paraguay.usembassy.gov/service-media/attorneys2010.pdf I don't believe Iran has an embassy in Paraguay. Attorneys in Paraguay are unreliable. They may do a good job for one person, and ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
Zollie

Multiple Entry Visa Changes by Zollie

It came time to make my quick trip to renew my Multiple Entry Visa today, and I was in for a big surprise. I crossed the bridge from Asuncion and went to Argentina, ate lunch, and headed back. When I got to Immigration for Paraguay, there was a big ...

Tom

@ Zollie, your "co-conspirator" post was great! I think the culture of bribing must end for the good of society and a vibrant economy.When regular folks do it, it's called "bribery"; when corporations do it, it's called "lobbying." Remember ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
Zollie

Multiple Entry Visa Changes by Zollie

It came time to make my quick trip to renew my Multiple Entry Visa today, and I was in for a big surprise. I crossed the bridge from Asuncion and went to Argentina, ate lunch, and headed back. When I got to Immigration for Paraguay, there was a big ...

Tom

Here's one of my favorite quotes of the year, "I'm NOT a witch!" -Christine O'Donnell youtube.com/watch?v=uxJyPsmEask&feature=player_embedded This one's even better. I laughed myself off the couch: youtube.com/watch?v=A8ABXZcfZCQ&feature=related Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
Zollie

Multiple Entry Visa Changes by Zollie

It came time to make my quick trip to renew my Multiple Entry Visa today, and I was in for a big surprise. I crossed the bridge from Asuncion and went to Argentina, ate lunch, and headed back. When I got to Immigration for Paraguay, there was a big ...

Tom

Hey Zollie, I thought you might find this interesting regarding the economy in Paraguay: The poor, landlocked country is the world's No. 4 soybean exporter... Paraguayan soy exports, which go mainly to Argentina -- where they are crushed into ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
Zollie

Multiple Entry Visa Changes by Zollie

It came time to make my quick trip to renew my Multiple Entry Visa today, and I was in for a big surprise. I crossed the bridge from Asuncion and went to Argentina, ate lunch, and headed back. When I got to Immigration for Paraguay, there was a big ...

Tom

I don't know if I'd classify that as "co-conspirator" Zollie, though it certainly has some modicum of norteno poetic license. I'd say you're definitely acclimating to Paraguayan culture as a participant in the informal tax system (one might call it ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
BillFromEngland

Motorcycles in Paraguay. by BillFromEngland

Hi, I´m travelling to Paraguay from Rio in the next couple of weeks. I have ridden my motorcycle from the USA, and will need to sell it in Paraguay when I get there. Is that a problem there? I know that it is not possible to import used bikes into ...

Tom

Customs has a aforo valuation which estimates the price of any good coming into Paraguay according to its year of fabrication, brand, quality, etc You need to pay 30% of that roughtly on taxes. As comparison: I recently bought a Ford Explorer XLS ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
wilf1

experience with private health insurance? by wilf1

Has anyone got experience with private health insurance? Are there any? What clinics do they cover? Is dental care included? I've lived in Argentina before, all health services are free just like in Wales, but you have to pay the dentist ...

Tom

Wilf1, You did all that without local anesthesia?! i'm a wuss. BTW, as a completely unrelated sidenote, I like the plaza de comidas in SuperSeis in San Lorenzo. Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
wilf1

experience with private health insurance? by wilf1

Has anyone got experience with private health insurance? Are there any? What clinics do they cover? Is dental care included? I've lived in Argentina before, all health services are free just like in Wales, but you have to pay the dentist ...

Tom

That's great info. Hagerman. As a side note, on one of my first trips to Paraguay a large dog bit my arm leaving two large puncture marks above and below the forearm (a neighbor's dog got into a fight with my friend's dog). Anyway, fortunately my ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
Jfinestra

PROBLEMS YOU FIND MOVING HERE by Jfinestra

Being a Paraguayan citizen, I find really easy to move around here, but I am interested to know what are the more common problems foreigners find when moving to Py.

Tom

Hi Zollie, Your bio reads like my life, especially the part about working like a slave at times. Did you buy your apartment? I often think about relocating to Asuncion but am also enamored with Buenos Aires which is considerably more expensive. ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
Jfinestra

PROBLEMS YOU FIND MOVING HERE by Jfinestra

Being a Paraguayan citizen, I find really easy to move around here, but I am interested to know what are the more common problems foreigners find when moving to Py.

Tom

Good advice Zollie. Now I'm really curious about how you ended up in Paraguay! As for learning Spanish (and Guarani if one is so inclined), I'd highly recommend a school downtown called IDIPAR elmercadoazul.com/idipar.edu.py/idipar/index.php The ... Read More

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TomVacaville replied to a thread
14 years ago
wilf1

experience with private health insurance? by wilf1

Has anyone got experience with private health insurance? Are there any? What clinics do they cover? Is dental care included? I've lived in Argentina before, all health services are free just like in Wales, but you have to pay the dentist ...

Tom

Has anyone got experience with private health insurance? Are there any? What clinics do they cover? Is dental care included? I've lived in Argentina before, all health services are free just like in Wales, but you have to pay the dentist ... Read More