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.
Travel to Paraguay to apply for Temporary Residency.
Return approximately 2–3 months later to complete your cédula (ID card) process.
Finalize documentation and secure your official Paraguayan identification.
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
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
| 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 |
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.
