Single trip completion: Everything done in one 3-5 day visit. No need to return for cedula collection.
Zero tax on foreign income: Paraguay operates a territorial tax system. If your income comes from outside Paraguay, you pay nothing.
Cedula shipped worldwide: Your ID card is shipped directly to you anywhere in the world once issued.
Remote RUC registration: We handle your tax ID application remotely after your cedula is issued. No additional trip required.
Minimal ongoing presence: Return once per year for temporary residency. After permanent residency, just once every 3 years.
This residency pathway is designed for:
Digital nomads and remote workers who want a legitimate tax base with zero tax on foreign income
Crypto investors seeking a territorial tax jurisdiction for their gains
Freelancers and consultants serving international clients
Entrepreneurs with foreign-sourced income who want maximum tax efficiency
Travel to Paraguay to begin your residency application and apply for your cedula (foreign ID card) on the same trip. We handle all appointments, legal representation, and translations.
Your cedula is processed while you’re home. Once issued, we ship it directly to you anywhere in the world.
Once your cedula is issued, we remotely apply for your RUC (tax ID number) to complete your tax residency setup. No additional trip required.
After that:
Year 2: Apply for Permanent Residency (3-5 day return trip)
Year 3+: Eligible for Citizenship (optional)
Passport: Valid for at least 6 months with one blank page
Apostilled Birth Certificate: Required for residency application
Criminal Background Check: From your country of residence, apostilled
Full legal representation: Our Paraguay attorneys handle the entire process
Government fees: Application fees included (excluding reciprocity fees if applicable)
Document preparation: Apostille review, compliance checks, and due diligence
Concierge support: All appointments, legal representation, translations, and logistics
Cedula shipping: Shipped directly to you anywhere in the world
Remote RUC registration: Tax ID application completed without an additional trip
Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
Initial trip to Paraguay | 3-5 days |
Cedula processing | 2-3 months (shipped worldwide) |
RUC application | After cedula is issued |
Temporary residency valid | 2 years |
Permanent residency eligible | Year 2 (3-5 day return trip) |
Citizenship eligible | Year 3 |
Tax filing: Monthly tax filing is required once your RUC is active.
Physical presence: Return once per year during temporary residency. After permanent residency, just once every 3 years.
Looking for budget option?: For those who can make multiple trips, see our Paraguay Basic Residency Package.
