lacanadiense
Active memberCanadian expat in Paraguay
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Asuncion, Paraguay
Speaks English, French, Spanish, German
Registration: 16 November 2009
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Visiting Iguazu Falls from Cuidad del Este by Gabtar
After putting off visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil because of visa issues I decided to use the visa I obtained to visit Bonito to finally visit the falls as a daytrip from Cuidad del Este. The short version - I didn't need to wait. I took a taxi ...
Hi Dottie, Hotel Austria IS in Ciudad del Este. You can check out their homepage, just google Hotel Austria Ciudad del Este, since I don`t think I can post a link here. If I am not mistaken, it's a family business and the owners are of European ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
Now it's lanbe, guest user, before that the name used was Babylon, registered user!!! You might be right Lonnie... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
Dear Babelon, The only thing I can say is: WOW! Registered yesterday, 4 postings and already out of the forum! Incredible! Do you know that most people have a look maybe once a month? You might want to wait for a few more replies. I ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
Well, have you contacted Jeronimo Finestra? He posts as Jfinestra on this forum. I don't think that any SERIOUS lawyer would just post a quote on an online forum. And he would not publicly reveal the names of all his clients, right? Check ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
I don't know anyone who has been naturalizes as Paraguayan. However, the first steps towards naturalization/citizenship are to get 1st = permanent residency and 2nd "cédula" = national identification card. After living in Paraguay for 3 years, you ... Read More
Any one gotten into Farming in Paraguay??? by brandwach
Any one gotten into Farming in Paraguay??? I would be very interested in hearing your story. Also, I am kinda interested in the idea of buying a farm and getting it farmed by someone else. Is this common practice? Thanks
Hi Brandwach, We have a little farm and someone who takes care of it,since we live near Asuncion, but we go at least once or twice a month to check it out. Do you have any experience with farming? My husband was raised on one, so he knew ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
What was your question Travel1000? By the way, naturalization or citizenship is LEGALLY possible only after living in Paraguay for 3 years!!! Residency / cédula might be possible in 60 days, but the normal process is 4-6 months (residency up to 3 ... Read More
Real estate Agent by wilki
Please could someone give me a realestate link
Hello Onuk, you have to look at the section where it says "Celular" or "Email", right next to it, you must click on "ver celular" or "ver email" and enter the security code. If you do this correctly, then the numbers / emails appear. If you have ... Read More
Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...
Well then, Welcome back! And thank you for the information! Read More
Medication by vlynn
Does anyone know if there would be any issue with bringing my medication for panic attacks into Paraguay? Thanks.
HI VLynn, I don´t know for sure, but I assume that if it´s prescribed medicine, and in normal quantities, then it shouldn´t be a problem. I´ve never seen them searching for pills or anything like that. But it might be a good idea to find out if ... Read More
Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...
Sorry Gabtar, I have no idea about your permanent visa...can´t you call the embassy in Australia? Isn´t there one there? 3lckr: Regarding income tax "an income tax in Paraguay of out of Paraguay income?" the question is a little confusing... If ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Paraguay by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Paraguay Expat.com members in real life? Organizing an Expat.com meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An Expat.com meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
By the way, the Sunday meetings now take place on Tuesday evenings, starting at 19:00: same place, Il Mangiare, Manzana T, Villa Mora. More info on Total Paraguay dot com. Read More
Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion by Pman
The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up.
Hi Pman, my sister-in-law swears that this is the best dentist in Asuncion: Dr. David Neufeld Asunción Sacramento / Joe Gonzalez 2095 Tel: (021) 29 87 65´ This is near IPS. I prefer going to the dentist in my neighborhood, more ... Read More
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. ...
No problem Brandon, that's what we're here for, to help one another! My husband is an electrician, well that's what he studied at the technical college here in PY when he was young, but he never really worked as one. So for our houses, he had the ... Read More
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. ...
Hi Brandon, Where do you want to build this house? Do you (or your uncle) speak Spanish? If not, do you know anyone who can accompany you? Or else I think you'll have problems getting fair prices... We built (renovated + enlarged) our house over ... Read More