Permanent residence (Residencia Permanente) — a status that no longer needs to be renewed
A Residencia Permanente holder receives a Cédula valid for 10 years immediately and no longer depends on the terms of temporary status. This is the second, penultimate step on the path to a Paraguayan passport.
Two ways to get there
Standard procedure
After living for 2 years with Residencia Temporal, you can apply for permanent status — this is the most common scenario.
Through the SUACE investment program
An investment in a local business project of $70 000 opens up Residencia Permanente directly, without the intermediate stage of Residencia Temporal.
Why this status is convenient
The Cédula is valid for 10 years — it only needs to be changed earlier if it has expired or if data has changed.
To maintain the status, one visit every three years is enough.
An application for citizenship can be submitted 3 years after obtaining Residencia Permanente.
Paraguay only taxes income earned within the country — the territorial principle.
Access to free healthcare, schools, and official employment is granted.
Mercosur simplifies travel to Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay.
Final step
After three years with Residencia Permanente, the path to naturalization opens.
Common questions
How to obtain Residencia Permanente in Paraguay?
There are two ways: the standard one — applying for permanent status after 2 years with Residencia Temporal, and the accelerated one — through the SUACE investment program (investing in a local business project from $70 000), which grants Residencia Permanente directly, without the intermediate stage of Residencia Temporal.
For how long is the Cédula for a permanent resident issued?
A Residencia Permanente holder receives a Cédula valid for 10 years immediately. It only needs to be changed earlier if the expiration date has passed or data has changed.
How often do you need to come to Paraguay to maintain Residencia Permanente?
To maintain the status, one visit every three years is sufficient.
How long after obtaining Residencia Permanente can one apply for citizenship?
An application for citizenship can be submitted 3 years after obtaining Residencia Permanente.
What rights does Residencia Permanente in Paraguay grant?
A Residencia Permanente holder has access to free healthcare, schools, and official employment, and the Paraguayan tax system only taxes income earned within the country.