This option is ideal for those who want to secure legal residency first, without immediately pursuing a cédula or tax registration.
Travel to Paraguay to apply for Temporary Residency.
Return approximately 2–3 months later to finalize your application and complete any remaining requirements.
Receive your Temporary Residency approval.
Apostilled birth certificate — Required for all applicants
Apostilled criminal record certificate — Must be issued within the last 6 months
Scanned copy of valid passport — Required for all applicants
Additional certificates — If applicable: apostilled marriage, divorce, or death certificate
Full legal guidance — Throughout the entire process
Document preparation — Document preparation and compliance review
Application handling — Application handling and government coordination
In-country support — Support for appointments and processing
End-to-end assistance — Across both trips
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Obtain Temporary Residency | Approximately 3–6 months |
Two trips required — Two trips to Paraguay are required during the process
Travel frequency — Travel is typically needed every 3 months until completion
Document compliance — All documents must be properly apostilled and compliant
Validity — Temporary Residency is valid for 2 years
