
lacanadiense
Canadian expat in Paraguay
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Asuncion, Paraguay
Speaks English, French, Spanish, German
Registration: 16 November 2009
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 ...
Hi Dottie, Hotel Austria IS in Ciudad del Este. You can check out their homepage, just google Hotel Austria Ciudad del Este, since I don`t think I can post a link here. If I am not mistaken, it's a family business and the owners are of European ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
Now it's lanbe, guest user, before that the name used was Babylon, registered user!!! You might be right Lonnie... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
Dear Babelon, The only thing I can say is: WOW! Registered yesterday, 4 postings and already out of the forum! Incredible! Do you know that most people have a look maybe once a month? You might want to wait for a few more replies. I ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
Well, have you contacted Jeronimo Finestra? He posts as Jfinestra on this forum. I don't think that any SERIOUS lawyer would just post a quote on an online forum. And he would not publicly reveal the names of all his clients, right? Check ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
I don't know anyone who has been naturalizes as Paraguayan. However, the first steps towards naturalization/citizenship are to get 1st = permanent residency and 2nd "c茅dula" = national identification card. After living in Paraguay for 3 years, you ... Read More
Any one gotten into Farming in Paraguay??? by brandwach
Any one gotten into Farming in Paraguay??? I would be very interested in hearing your story. Also, I am kinda interested in the idea of buying a farm and getting it farmed by someone else. Is this common practice? Thanks
Hi Brandwach, We have a little farm and someone who takes care of it,since we live near Asuncion, but we go at least once or twice a month to check it out. Do you have any experience with farming? My husband was raised on one, so he knew ... Read More
Anybody know anyone who has naturalized as a Paraguayan?? by brandwach
Thanks I am curious. Also I am particularly interested to hear if anyone knows of anyone else who has naturalized in PY while living outside of PY for the majority of the time. thanks
What was your question Travel1000? By the way, naturalization or citizenship is LEGALLY possible only after living in Paraguay for 3 years!!! Residency / c茅dula might be possible in 60 days, but the normal process is 4-6 months (residency up to 3 ... Read More
Real estate Agent by wilki
Please could someone give me a realestate link
Hello Onuk, you have to look at the section where it says "Celular" or "Email", right next to it, you must click on "ver celular" or "ver email" and enter the security code. If you do this correctly, then the numbers / emails appear. If you have ... Read More
Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...
Well then, Welcome back! And thank you for the information! Read More
Medication by vlynn
Does anyone know if there would be any issue with bringing my medication for panic attacks into Paraguay? Thanks.
HI VLynn, I don麓t know for sure, but I assume that if it麓s prescribed medicine, and in normal quantities, then it shouldn麓t be a problem. I麓ve never seen them searching for pills or anything like that. But it might be a good idea to find out if ... Read More
Returning to Paraguay by Gabtar
I have been granted Permanent Admission to Paraguay. My problem is that I am in Australia, and my permanent admission card has been picked up by a friend in Asuncion, and that's where it remains. I don't trust the postal system enough to have it ...
Sorry Gabtar, I have no idea about your permanent visa...can麓t you call the embassy in Australia? Isn麓t there one there? 3lckr: Regarding income tax "an income tax in Paraguay of out of Paraguay income?" the question is a little confusing... If ... Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Paraguay by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Paraguay 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
By the way, the Sunday meetings now take place on Tuesday evenings, starting at 19:00: same place, Il Mangiare, Manzana T, Villa Mora. More info on Total Paraguay dot com. Read More
Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion by Pman
The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up.
Hi Pman, my sister-in-law swears that this is the best dentist in Asuncion: Dr. David Neufeld 聳 Asunci贸n Sacramento / Joe Gonzalez 2095 Tel: (021) 29 87 65麓 This is near IPS. I prefer going to the dentist in my neighborhood, more ... 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. ...
No problem Brandon, that's what we're here for, to help one another! My husband is an electrician, well that's what he studied at the technical college here in PY when he was young, but he never really worked as one. So for our houses, he had the ... 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. ...
Hi Brandon, Where do you want to build this house? Do you (or your uncle) speak Spanish? If not, do you know anyone who can accompany you? Or else I think you'll have problems getting fair prices... We built (renovated + enlarged) our house over ... Read More
Jobs in Asuncion by rschulenberg
Hey all, I was wondering about possible job opportunities here in Asuncion. My family and I live in the interior but due to my 18 month old having possible allergies to the dust there, we need to make the move to the capital. Do any of you know of ...
Hi Ryan, I think you also posted something on FB a few weeks ago, on the English Teaching Jobs page. "A job in Asunci贸n" for a Spanish-speaking American is a bit vague. Could you tell us a bit more about your qualifications? Or what lines of ... Read More
5 good reasons for living in Paraguay by Julien
Hi, if someone asks you the best reasons for making the choice to live and stay in Paraguay, what would be your top 5? Thanks in advance for participating, Julien
My very "personal" five reasons: 1. Warm + open people 2. Sub-tropical climate 3. Children-friendly environment 4. "Tranquilo" attitude 5. Construction costs Read More
Expat blog gatherings in Paraguay by Julien
Hi all! What about meeting the other Paraguay 大咖福利影院 members in real life? Organizing an 大咖福利影院 meet up would be an excellent way to know them! :) An 大咖福利影院 meet up can be a diner gathering, having coffee, a bring and share in a nice ...
Hi Interactboy / Carlos, Just for your information, there are weekly meetings of expats or people wanting to practise their English at Il Mangiare (Manzana T) on Sundays at 12:00 (totalparaguay.com), there are also monthly meetings of expats ... Read More
Hotel Accomodation in Asuncion
It is a beautiful place, just not very central... Read More
golpe de estado by johnbarley
How is it affecting things in Paraguay?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't the original question: "How is it affecting things in Paraguay?" Well I'll answer that first: Life, in general, is pretty much the same. People go to work, shopping, eat in restaurants, go to the cinema, etc. ... 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 ...
Yes I did go with my own private car, PY registered. I needed a Visa and upon applying I had presented my car registration number (copy). But at the border they just ask for your license plate number, that's it. riends of mine also went by car, a ... 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 ...
If on the back of your PY ID it says that you have another nationality, then yes. Mine says: "nacionalidad: canadiense". The super correct thing is to show ID and get your passport stamped. Actually, your ID gets scanned. 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 ...
Hello everybody, I have been to the falls (both Brazilian + Argentinian) a few times, both legally and illegally, without knowing it! Technically seen, you DO have to stop at the immigration points on both sides! This "free zone" does not apply ... Read More
Legalization of Documents and Visas by asantander
[justify]I have received a number of enquiries expressing confusion regarding the legalization of documents before arriving in Paraguay. I hope to clear some of the confusion and admit this is not fully inclusive of the many issues that can ...
Thanks asantander! I have already gone through this process and I can confirm that all documents required must be legalised in the country of emission. I am Canadian but was living in Germany at the time, so my birth certificate and university ... Read More
Obtaining a Brazilian tourist visa in Asuncion by Gabtar
I just went through the process of obtaining a tourist visa for Brazil here in Asuncion, and I thought I would share it so that it will be easier for anyone else. The Brazilian Consulate is in Av Mariscal Estigarribia, near General Aquino, about 3 ...
Hi Bombero911az Yes indeed this it the visa request form that you fill in and send via internet. Then you print out a "protocol", basically a visa request form number that you present at the consulate. Thanks for the link! Read More
Obtaining a Brazilian tourist visa in Asuncion by Gabtar
I just went through the process of obtaining a tourist visa for Brazil here in Asuncion, and I thought I would share it so that it will be easier for anyone else. The Brazilian Consulate is in Av Mariscal Estigarribia, near General Aquino, about 3 ...
Well, 10 minutes is not that much! When I went to pick up my passport with visa, I had to wait over 1 1/2 hour! I don't know why, but on that day the place was full of people who needed legalisations! On the other days, I only had to wait 10 ... Read More
Obtaining a Brazilian tourist visa in Asuncion by Gabtar
I just went through the process of obtaining a tourist visa for Brazil here in Asuncion, and I thought I would share it so that it will be easier for anyone else. The Brazilian Consulate is in Av Mariscal Estigarribia, near General Aquino, about 3 ...
Hello gabtar and bombero, I'm so sorry, but I can't find that little paper anymore. However, it was the address that they give you on that paper with the information about what documents are necessary to obtain the visa. Do you still have it ... Read More
Obtaining a Brazilian tourist visa in Asuncion by Gabtar
I just went through the process of obtaining a tourist visa for Brazil here in Asuncion, and I thought I would share it so that it will be easier for anyone else. The Brazilian Consulate is in Av Mariscal Estigarribia, near General Aquino, about 3 ...
I also went through this process a few months ago. However, the visa fee was higher for me, 325 000 guaranies. I believe it depends on your country of origin. It is all related to how much Brazilians have to pay for their tourist visa to visit ... Read More
DOLLAR BILLS NOT ACCEPTABLE IN PARAGUAY by Jfinestra
According to the Central Bank of Paraguay, the following bills are not in use: US$ 100.oo Bills: Series: C,B,D.
Regarding the daily limit for withdrawals, not only at the Shopping del Sol, but at all ATMs, normally, you should be able to withdraw 2 x one and a half million guaranies. They all belong to the same network: Infonet. And it is correct, that at ... Read More
Residence permit / paper work and documents by barrister_py
For the process, it is basically as follow: - first go to a bank an open a bank account with at least 5,000 USD. this would help you prove you have sufficient funds on your application for residency. I recommend you Banco Vision for a saving ...
How about: www.migraciones.gov.py Then check the section applying to you, for example: "conyugues e hijos de connacionales" Read More
What is everyone doing here?
Hi there, PY chose me because my husband is Paraguayan and the language, well I already spoke it before meeting my husband, since I studies languages. Guarani is also on my list, but it's really difficult. My kids are picking it up quite fast ... Read More
Residence permit / paper work and documents by barrister_py
For the process, it is basically as follow: - first go to a bank an open a bank account with at least 5,000 USD. this would help you prove you have sufficient funds on your application for residency. I recommend you Banco Vision for a saving ...
Hi Diego2011, I'm Canadian and my husband is Paraguayan. We went through the whole process at the end of last year. The only BIG difference, is that we got married in Germany. So yes, we had to get everything legalised by the embassy first and ... Read More
Expat After Office in Asuncion by Lonnie M
Hi Everyone, Happy New Year! Just moved to Asuncion - My furniture is arriving today however thought it would be cool to get the Expat community here involved in an after office event - Kind of like a meet and greet. We could do the meeting 2 ...
Hi Lonnie, I've been living here for about 6 months. What happened to your meet+greet idea? Any responses? Are there any meetings organised? It would be interesting to know. Julie Read More
Need a house
Hi Old Soldier, You said you were looking for a house close to a beach. You do know that Paraguay does not have any coastline... Do you mean a house near a lake or river? lacanadiense Read More