Steve25
Belgian expat in Paraguay
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Caacupe
Speaks English, Deutsch, Espagnol, Nederlands ( Vlaams ), ~Fran莽ais
Registration: 27 August 2011
Paraguay Gun Permit questions. by European Expat
Hello, I recently moved to Paraguay but can't find much info relating this topic. All info in English seems to be different from site to site.How does the process look like? Is it possible to be a firearm license holder on temporary residence ...
@Boerseun1963 yes it is Read More
Paraguay Gun Permit questions. by European Expat
Hello, I recently moved to Paraguay but can't find much info relating this topic. All info in English seems to be different from site to site.How does the process look like? Is it possible to be a firearm license holder on temporary residence ...
@European Expat Hi,What do you want to know ? Exactly ? For what I hear, it should still be possible getting a gun license.You could also import your guns, you already have.Some types of guns are a bit difficult, but should still be possible .I came ... Read More
Starting Graphic Design company in Paraguay
Keep Moslims out ? You find a lot of Moslim people having business here, going computer, cell's, etc, in Asuncion, and for what I hear, also some Arabs in Cuidad Del Este. Read More
internet service providers
Do you speak Spanish ? There are a few providers that can offer nice suggestions. You could end your contract, and could start another, or by ending the contract, start with another provider. I suggest, you ask them for a solution, and go shop with ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
No why would I ? To cold !!! :lol: Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
" I am currently working in Belgium as a Belgian citizen." Hi Belgian, meet another one in Paraguay ;) Read More
recognition procedure for international medical graduates
Hello Ghislaine, Yes , it is possible. You bring your diploma, with you, which has to be declared real ( stamps ), by the ministery of education I guess, and when you start up your registration process, these stage can be included. I even think, it ... Read More
Paraguayan Internet, Use, Structure, Growth, ,I-Commerce, etc. by Mike.M
A few days ago I read an article, I think by Mabel Renhardt?, lamenting the sad state of Paraguayan internet usage,... less than Haiti. It was an old article, before the Haitian earthquake, looong before. But here are some new ...
1 Mbit, in the middle of nowhere, not bad.... If enough subscribers, the provider is even willing to install fiber for us.... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
Now, I'm not saying that Mr. finestra, and some other lawyers do their work not 100% GOOD ...typo But mind the sharks, that you sometimes see noted on this website as well Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
Actually, as I understand well, you pay the lawyer about 1000 $, plus 500$ paperwork, where in the last stage, obtaining the cedula, will again a bit. that makes some 1500-1600 $ . I payed with a private helper 800 聙, inclusive paperwork, and it ... Read More
The Quest For The Golden Cedula by Gabtar
I read the older topic on gaining a cedula, after obtaining the residency carnet. The way it read is similar to "World War 2 started in 1939 and ended in 1945, the Allies won." All true, but there's so much more that happened in the middle. I am ...
Gee man, I became my cedula quiet easy, like now all newer ones that came in, during the Lugo era... Read More
Building Materials by BrandTheBiggie
Hi there everyone, My name is Brandon. I have recently moved to Paraguay to help my uncle out in his business as he is getting old. He wishes to build a house for his own use from scratch. I have no idea where I can find materials to build a house. ...
Hello Brandon, All depends, from the quality you want to buy. You can buy good bricks, you can buy 'dust'. Yes you can get doors, but don't expect a lot from the std doorframes, while yes, you can find real good jobs. It's all getting your way ... Read More
Shipping a car down from Canada... worth it? by FreeRangeJoel
I'm sure that this has been answered in the past somewhere, but I thought I'd ask this question anyway... Is is worth having our car shipped down from Canada? Or should we sell it and pick up a new one in PY? Ours is a mid-sized sedan (Mitsubishi ...
Another issue, those iquique , and lot's of other imports are all right drive converts, and this conversion mostly sucks. Read More
Shipping a car down from Canada... worth it? by FreeRangeJoel
I'm sure that this has been answered in the past somewhere, but I thought I'd ask this question anyway... Is is worth having our car shipped down from Canada? Or should we sell it and pick up a new one in PY? Ours is a mid-sized sedan (Mitsubishi ...
The biggest issue, with alle cars you buy here ? They all cost way to much. And I don't see, how you can keep a '78 maintenance free ? Ofcourse, I do live in the 'campo' '96 Patrol... Read More
Cerveza Selection - What kind of beers can I look forward to? by FreeRangeJoel
So, from our limited amount of research so far, we've learned that wine is quite cheap, and that a night out at a pub won't bankrupt you the way it does here in Vancouver. I always love to try different beers whenever I travel... so are there any ...
You can get dark beer imports, from germany , you'll find them in the most bigger supermarkets, or the importer, Casa Rica , on the road to the airport. Read More
Driving license in Paraguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Oh , yes, it can be different in every municipality, but the list, with the paperwork needed, is mostly posted somewhere in sight, so, you could go take a look Read More
Driving license in Paraguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a driver聮s licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
If you have a drivers license : Copy of driver's license Copy of blood test ( to know type of blood ) Eye vision test Sometimes, they will ask a proof of residency ( this document, you can get, going to the nearest police station where you stay, ... Read More
Criteria for acquiring PY citizenship by ThaiFood
I was always under the impression that their was no requirement of minimum time from permanent residency to PY citizenship except completing three yrs of permanent residency. A law firm of PY told me today that to get citizenship apart from many ...
Guys, when We were doing our papers, after three months, I had a ticket back, used it, and came back, 4 months later. By then, my cedula was waiting. A friend of me, did his paperwork, ( 4 days ) , and flew back to his Uruguayan residency, while ... Read More
farm/land investment by skynet21
I'm interested in investing in productive farmland or a ranch, but not running it on a daily basis. Is it possible to either lease the land for a decent rental return, or hire an operating company to manage the land and take a percent of the ...
Been there, doing that. having some 20Ha's, for stock, it isn't enough, with momentary setup. Crops start to work, but like in the hot summer, you will need a roof, and constant waterflow. Now running it with 5 people... Like Nico said, come over, ... Read More
ATM's in Paraguay by 3lckr
Can anybody confirm that ATM's in Paraguay allow you to withdraw in US$? Thanks!
isn't it better to just withdraw guaranies ? As it the local currency ? You can pay in Guaranies, yes to in dollar, and a lot of times as well in Euro. But in most cases, your money will be recalculated in the local currency, and mostly at too low ... Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
Sud Ameris with certificate, to proof you have the necessary deposit, needed to become your paperwork in order ( you need a proof of cash ) For so far as I know, the only bank that does that. Plaza de la democracia , or streetname Independencia ... Read More
Visiting Iguazu Falls from Cuidad del Este by Gabtar
After putting off visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil because of visa issues I decided to use the visa I obtained to visit Bonito to finally visit the falls as a daytrip from Cuidad del Este. The short version - I didn't need to wait. I took a taxi ...
hmm, after 4 years,still on my todo list, they all say it's nice, and you'd even could shower ya, under the falls :D Even a helicopter flight over the falls is possible to hire, which can let you make nice pics. Read More
Criteria for acquiring PY citizenship by ThaiFood
I was always under the impression that their was no requirement of minimum time from permanent residency to PY citizenship except completing three yrs of permanent residency. A law firm of PY told me today that to get citizenship apart from many ...
After a total of 3 or 4 months, you will receive your Cedula ( ID card ), which follows at your permanent residency Read More
Criteria for acquiring PY citizenship by ThaiFood
I was always under the impression that their was no requirement of minimum time from permanent residency to PY citizenship except completing three yrs of permanent residency. A law firm of PY told me today that to get citizenship apart from many ...
Military service 'All men aged 18 to 50 are liable for military service. They must take an oath of obedience to the armed forces and the national police. Military service lasts for one year, and two years in the navy.' Latest news I heard: ... Read More
Buying a car by remzi
Hi All I'm trying to understand the process after buying a car in Paraguay (let's assume in Asuncion): What do I need to do when I buy a new car ? What do I need to do when I buy a used car ? in term of: - insurance - legal registration I tried ...
Mapfre delivers the carta verde right away.. Read More
Drivers license by redwingpy
Can I just use my US drivers license to operate a car here in PY? Going to a municipalidad is such a pain in the butt.
I helped a few friends of me, who already had a foreign driverslicense, and when keep in mind, that you have some paperwork foreseen, you walk out, with a paraguayan DL within 15-30 minutes. I now have a DL that is valid for 5 years, for the third ... Read More
Questions About Shipping by 9thWave
I plan to mail a few boxes of personal belongings when I move to Py. I hope you can help answer my questions. For books or clothing, for example, do I have to list each item and itemize a price list on the packing slip or can I just give a total ...
One time, we received a packet, that was repaired in Europe. Here, they opened the packet, for security reasons, controlled the packet, and noted on the form that something was missing, and even notified my on my rights. In the four years I'm active ... Read More
Questions About Shipping by 9thWave
I plan to mail a few boxes of personal belongings when I move to Py. I hope you can help answer my questions. For books or clothing, for example, do I have to list each item and itemize a price list on the packing slip or can I just give a total ...
Untill now, I never had one problem, with something that didn't arrive, and I don't know Skybox. Untill now, I worked with postal service, which tends to work better then in my former country, and DHL, which is quiet as good as it was in my country, ... Read More
Questions About Shipping by 9thWave
I plan to mail a few boxes of personal belongings when I move to Py. I hope you can help answer my questions. For books or clothing, for example, do I have to list each item and itemize a price list on the packing slip or can I just give a total ...
The import of your own goods are free. that is, the first year you will be registered, or registering here. vehicles, motorbikes pay a tax. You make a packing list, and go with that list to the Paraguayan embassy in your country, to 'legalise' ... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
You don't need a lawyer / attorney to process your paperwork ! Read More
Public transportation in Paraguay
And other point : Busses, that are used for bigger distances, are safer in the traffic and do not be robbed. The traffic in Paraguay is actually not to dangerous, but there happen a lot of accidents, with light motorbikes, but that is more, because ... Read More
Public transportation in Paraguay
It happens quiet a lot, a bus is entered by one or more criminals, and the rob everyone on the bus. And accidents, being not deadly happen a lot, deadlies enough, to have a lot of local people that don't like to use the busses, for those two ... Read More
Public transportation in Paraguay
The public busses that travel in cities from point to point, and from town to town, arenot so safe, as sometimes, it can happen a criminal enters and steal. There are other busses, that travel national or international, and they are in perfect ... Read More
Car Insurance by ronald.pope
Recently, my wife was involved in a traffic accident. The other vehicle was a motorbike. In addition to the driver there was a child riding on the bike. This bike was not designed to hold two people. The motorbike ran into my wifes car and the child ...
I have an insurance, and I pay about 4.000.000Gs a year. The insurance covers as well our own car, and can be used in Brazil, Argentina, etc. It is always interesting to check the coverage of the insurance. I would never pay, for something the ... Read More
Military duty required of Paraguay Citizens? by Placeinthesun
Hi everyone, I am thinking about getting residency and ultimately citizenship to Paraguay. Is military duty required of citizens to Paraguay? Obviously I do not want to do so, but trying to make sure what the rules are about this. Can anyone ...
If you don't have the nationality, you don't have to serve as a miltary. If you are born here, and have Paraguayan nationality, and get 18, you have to serve, unless you go study, to become police officer, for instance. For foreigners, residents can ... Read More