Why Choose This Route?
This option is ideal for those who prefer a traditional, step-by-step residency process with full legal support, while ensuring everything is handled correctly across both visits.
Your Step-by-Step Residency Process
Step 1: Travel to Paraguay
Travel to Paraguay to apply for Temporary Residency.
Step 2: Return for Cédula Processing
Return approximately 2–3 months later to complete your cédula (ID card) process.
Step 3: Finalize Documentation
Finalize documentation and secure your official Paraguayan identification.
Requirements for Temporary Residency
Apostilled Birth Certificate — Required for all applicants
Apostilled Criminal Record Certificate — Must be issued within the last 6 months
Valid Passport — Scanned copy required
Additional Certificates (if applicable) — Apostilled marriage, divorce, or death certificate
What's Included
Full legal guidance — Throughout the entire process
Document preparation — Compliance review and organization of all required documents
Application handling — Government coordination and submission
In-country support — Assistance for appointments and processing during your visits
End-to-end assistance — Support across both trips
Timeline
| Milestone | Timeframe |
|---|---|
| Total process (Temporary Residency + Cédula) | Approximately 6 months |
| First trip — Temporary Residency application | Trip 1 |
| Second trip — Cédula issuance | ~2–3 months later |
| Permanent Residency eligible | After 2 years |
Important Notes
Two trips required — Two visits to Paraguay are required during the process.
Travel frequency — Travel is typically needed every 3 months until completion.
Cédula issuance — Completed during your second visit.
Documentation compliance — All documentation must be properly apostilled and compliant.