Temporary residency in Paraguay
Temporary residency is the first step to live legally in Paraguay. Mercosur citizens can apply through the Mercosur residency agreement. Legaliza Paraguay guides the preparation and follows the stages of the plan you choose.
Who it is for
For people who want to live, work, study, or start a business in Paraguay and do not have residency yet. Mercosur citizens have their own route. Citizens of other countries follow the general temporary residency route.
How the path works, in general terms
First you gather documents from your home country, which usually need an apostille and sometimes a translation. Then comes the in-person stage at the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones. Once residency is granted, the next step is the Paraguayan ID card.
Where people lose the most time
Expired documents, a missing apostille, a translation that is not accepted, and a trip booked before everything is ready. The document review and trip planning exist to avoid this.
How Legaliza Paraguay helps
- A checklist built for your case.
- Document review before you travel.
- Planning of the in-person stages in Ciudad del Este.
- With VIP in person, up to 4 in-person sessions per month in Ciudad del Este.
Official fees are separate and paid by the client. This guidance does not decide the application and does not promise approval or a timeline.
Questions
Can a Mercosur citizen apply for temporary residency in Paraguay?
Yes. They can apply through the Mercosur residency agreement. Current requirements are on the official pages of the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones.
How much does it cost?
Plan fees start at US$ 99 per adult and are published on the home page. Official fees and third-party expenses are charged separately and go into the quote presented before you hire us.
Do you guarantee approval?
No. The decision belongs to the competent authority. The work is to prepare the application well to reduce errors and rework.
Check the current rules on the official pages. They can change.
- https://migraciones.gov.py/
- https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-temporal/
- https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-temporaria-mercosur/
Website text reviewed on 2026-10-14. It does not replace the current procedure.
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