Possible changes by law for obtaining residency in Paraguay.

Robin de Jong Member

Member since 05 August 2022

Robin de JongMember05 August 2022 16:14:41

Hi everybody,

I am curious if somebody could update me on any law changes regarding obtaining residency in Paraguay.

As far as I know, the only official change made is the amount of deposit needed to prove solvency. I think the amount went up. Are there any other changes made? Or are there any possible changes coming up in the near future?

It would be very helpful to know,

Kind regards,

Robin de Jong

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arellanoluisabogado Member

Member since 18 June 2021

arellanoluisabogadoMember05 August 2022 16:21:57

Hello.聽 for now it is a project that is still being processed in Parliament, only when the final law is published will we be able to know its scope, while they are only speculations.

al1839 Member

Member since 21 September 2021

al1839Member05 August 2022 16:29:20

I haven't confirmed it yet, so just a rumor, that a cedula will be given for two years only and not ten years starting 2023....

Sally Romero Active member

Member since 08 July 2021

Sally RomeroActive member09 August 2022 12:27:02

@Robin de Jong Hello!

Yes, a new bill is being analyzed in congress. It was already approved by both chambers and it is currently awaiting to be approved by the lower chamber regarding some modifications suggested by the Senate, so I believe it is likely to be approved in the next two months.

The bill sets forth a grace period of 6 months before coming into force, during wich the executive branch must issue its ruling.

If approved, changes in the immigration process are going to be significant. For instance, foreign citizens will need to obtain a temporary residence first for two years to be able to apply for the permanent residence. A cedula will also be granted for both temporary and permanent residents, which will last for as long as their residencies last.

Should you have any further queries, my inbox is open.

Best,

Sally

yourtee1 New member

Member since 13 May 2022

yourtee1New member16 August 2022 06:38:58

@al1839 where did you hear this? The bill has a 6 month grace period meaning it should come into force mid-2023, but you are saying you heard that it will come into force in January 2023?

ChineduOpara Serial expat

Member since 08 August 2021

ChineduOparaSerial expat21 August 2022 17:54:31

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@yourtee1 I too am curious about this law change and when it's supposed to go into effect. Also, where is the official news from the Paraguayan government about this potential future change?

yourtee1 New member

Member since 13 May 2022

yourtee1New member22 August 2022 07:06:26

This is the official website for checking the status of new laws and their progress for approval:聽

Aariksu Member

Member since 22 August 2022

AariksuMember22 August 2022 17:59:56

@Sally Romero

I am interested in becoming a resident of Paraguay. Is it possible to contact you by email?
Sincerely.

Sally Romero Active member

Member since 08 July 2021

Sally RomeroActive member22 August 2022 18:31:32

@Aariksu Hello!

Yes, contact me by private message and I will send you my email. The forum's rules does not allow people to put their email addresses here.

Best regards,

Sally

aristidafazendo New member

Member since 19 June 2022

aristidafazendoNew member28 August 2022 20:13:12

#10

What does the 6 months grace period means? If the law gets approved, which it probably will, are we getting f-ed from January or middle of 2023? Just so I know how fast should I be....

Sally Romero Active member

Member since 08 July 2021

Sally RomeroActive member28 August 2022 20:56:50

#11

@aristidafazendo It means that from the date the bill is approved, it will take 6 months before it is enforced. We cannot talk about a specific date yet or even if the grace period will stay as it is in the bill that is being analyzed in Congress.