Ariel
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About me
Paraguayan
Lives in asuncion
Speaks Spanish, Guarani, English
Registration: 26 January 2011
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Legalization of Documents and Visas
I have received a number of enquiries expressing confusion regarding the legalization of documents before arriving in Paraguay. I hope to clear some of the confusion and admit this is not fully inclusive of the many issues that can arise. Before ... Read More
Retiree seeks immigration info by roav
Hello, My name is Rob, I am retired and have been living in the Philippines for the past 5, 1/2 years. I'd like to relocate to Paraguay in the not to distant future. I would like to know exactly what documents one needs to submit too Paraguay ...
hello 9th wave, regarding the carnet, you must personally attend the identificaciones office within 180 days of receiving the carnet or the permanent resdency process is nullified and you must pay a fine and start all over again. at ... Read More
Loss of Naturalised Citizenship
I have seen in various threads that there is concern regarding the loss of naturalised citizenship after a 3 year absence from Paraguay. Article 150 of the National Constitution of Paraguay clearly establishes that a naturalised Paraguayan will ... Read More
Changes To citizenship Requirement by asantander
In the course of my enquiries at Migraciones, I have been informed that the date used to calculate when you may apply for citizenship has been changed. Previously it was commenced from the day you received residency. It has now been changed so that ...
If you have permanent residence, currently there is not a problem with being absent from Paraguay for 3-5 years if you are not trying to qualify for citizenship. I am aware of people that have been away from Paraguay for nearly 10 years and ... Read More
Changes To citizenship Requirement by asantander
In the course of my enquiries at Migraciones, I have been informed that the date used to calculate when you may apply for citizenship has been changed. Previously it was commenced from the day you received residency. It has now been changed so that ...
I have recently been discussing citizenship requirements with senior Migraciones staff. They state that the in country time requirement for citizenship is.. After gaining residency, you must visit Paraguay yearly during the 3 years qualifying time ... Read More
Bank Account Requirement for Permanent Residence by nickblonde
So has anyone figured out definitively whether the 5,000 USD balance is required for the entire duration of the waiting process? (from application until issuance of permanent residence card?). I am wondering if I can deposit 5,000 USD at the time ...
hello nickblonde, the 5000usd or equivalent must be held by the bank for the duration of the application process. after this you are free to do whatever you wish with the money. regarding san marcos's queries, yes, you must return to paraguay to ... Read More
Changes To citizenship Requirement
In the course of my enquiries at Migraciones, I have been informed that the date used to calculate when you may apply for citizenship has been changed. Previously it was commenced from the day you received residency. It has now been changed so that ... Read More
Paraguay Passport Info by John07
Hi friends. i am John, living in India. i have traveled to few countries, last one was i visited was st Lucia ( Caribbean ). i read more information about south america & am quite impressed with that.. Now am planning to spend rest of my ...
Hello Naveen If a lawyer has power of attorney, he may collect the carnet when it is issued, this is the proper residency document. You must come and apply for your cedula in person. The cedula must be issued within 180 days of residency being ... Read More
Paraguay Passport Info by John07
Hi friends. i am John, living in India. i have traveled to few countries, last one was i visited was st Lucia ( Caribbean ). i read more information about south america & am quite impressed with that.. Now am planning to spend rest of my ...
hello naveenx, thank you for your enquiry. preparing your documents requires them to have been legalised by the authorities in your own country and also the paraguayan consulate in your home country is the first step. after arriving in paraguay ... Read More
Who May See Your Documents When Out Driving
I have been asked recently by my clients who can ask to see my documents when out driving? I thought that this may be of use to others as well. Municipality police may see Drivers licence Tax certificate They may not see your cedula, vehicle ... Read More
Retiree seeks immigration info by roav
Hello, My name is Rob, I am retired and have been living in the Philippines for the past 5, 1/2 years. I'd like to relocate to Paraguay in the not to distant future. I would like to know exactly what documents one needs to submit too Paraguay ...
hello roav you apply for permanent residency with the necessary documents and after 90 to 100 days you receive your approval in the form of the carnet. you must use the carnet within a proscribed period of time to obtain the cedula. the carnet and ... Read More
Is Dual Citizenship Legal And How To Get It ? by JamesB
People: The information I have seen says that Paraguay does not recognise Dual citizenship with Australia or New Zealand or the U.S. or other countries but only with Spain. In fact, they do not recognize dual citizenship with most countries if one ...
hello JamesB, There are international treaties made between countries that allow dual citizenship. Paraguay has a number of these and if you make enquiries with your country's officials, they will tell you if one with Paraguay exists. If you ... Read More
Paraguay Passport Info by John07
Hi friends. i am John, living in India. i have traveled to few countries, last one was i visited was st Lucia ( Caribbean ). i read more information about south america & am quite impressed with that.. Now am planning to spend rest of my ...
hello trivita, american passport holders are allowed to have a paraguayan passport without renouncing us citizenship. it was true in the past that paraguay had laws against dual citizenship but this is no longer the case. there are international ... Read More
Becoming a citizen in South America by Nemesis5
Hi all, I'm looking at my options to immigrate to South America. It's possible to permanently live in Ecuador with an investment of 25,000$, either in a local bank account or trough buying property. What about other countries in South America? ...
hello nemesis, paraguay has no formal program where you must purchase land or other approved investments. you simply obtain legalised documents from your own country and then have them legalised by a paraguayan consulate/embassy in that ... Read More
Retiree seeks immigration info by roav
Hello, My name is Rob, I am retired and have been living in the Philippines for the past 5, 1/2 years. I'd like to relocate to Paraguay in the not to distant future. I would like to know exactly what documents one needs to submit too Paraguay ...
hello rob, you will need legalised copies of your birth certificate, marriage/divorce certificates, and a police check from your home country. you must then take/send these legalised documents to the appropriate paraguayan consulate/embassy for ... Read More