Why Choose This Route?
This option is ideal for those who want to secure legal residency first, without immediately pursuing a cédula or tax registration.
Your Step-by-Step Process
Step 1: Travel to Paraguay
Travel to Paraguay to apply for Temporary Residency.
Step 2: Return Trip
Return approximately 2–3 months later to finalize your application and complete any remaining requirements.
Step 3: Receive Approval
Receive your Temporary Residency approval.
Requirements
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
What's Included
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
Timeline
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Obtain Temporary Residency | Approximately 3–6 months |
Important Notes
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