Paraguay
PRYParaguay is a landlocked South American nation known for offering one of the world's most straightforward residency pathways and a pure territorial tax system — foreign-sourced income is entirely exempt from Paraguayan tax. Permanent residency can be approved in as little as 30–60 days with minimal bureaucracy: applicants must show proof of income (roughly USD 1,300/month) or a modest bank deposit, submit a clean criminal record and basic notarised documents, and appear in person for fingerprinting.
Naturalisation follows after three years of residency. The low cost of living, no minimum physical-presence requirement to maintain permanent residency, and a favourable corporate tax rate of 10% make Paraguay a compelling base for digital nomads, retirees, and entrepreneurs seeking a simple, low-tax foothold in South America.
- Naturalisation
- 3 years
- Tax system
- Territorial
- Currency
- PYG
- Dual citizenship
- Allowed
- Capital
- Asunción
- Region
- americas
- Population
- 7,356,000
- Cost-of-living
- 28 /100
Passport Rank
#73
Visa-Free
124
destinations
Visa-free travel
A Paraguay passport has visa-free access to 124 destinations. See the full Paraguay passport breakdown →
Passports that enter Paraguay without a prior visa (71)
Visa-free, visa on arrival, or on an eTA.
Community-sourced (passport-index, synced 2026-08-18) — verify with the embassy before travel.
Immigrating to Canada from Paraguay
Current IRCC processing times for Paraguay nationals, by application type.
| Visitor visa (outside Canada) | 24 days |
| Super visa | No processing time available |
| Study permit | No processing time available |
| Work permit | No processing time available |
| Sponsor a dependent child | No processing time available |
| Adopted child (citizenship) | Not enough data |
| Government-assisted refugees | Not enough data |
| Privately sponsored refugees | sponsor: Not enough data / refugee: Not enough data |
Your application may take longer than the times shown here. They’re not a maximum or a guarantee.
As of 2026-09-22 (IRCC). See all Canada processing times →
Source: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada — “Check processing times”. This is a copy of the version available at https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/application/check-processing-times.html. Reproduced under the Government of Canada’s non-commercial reproduction terms; not endorsed by or affiliated with IRCC.
Sources & last verified
Government of Canada — non-commercial reproduction (canada.ca Terms and conditions)
Country Details
- Capital
- Asunción
- Currency
- PYG
- Languages
- Spanish, Guaraní
- Population
- 7,356,000
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
- Naturalisation
- 3 years
- Schengen / EU
- No
- Climate
- Subtropical; hot, humid summers and mild winters; occasional frosts in the south
- GDP per capita
- $7,027
- Life expectancy
- 73.98 yrs
- Population growth
- 1.2%/yr
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
GDP per capita, life expectancy, and population growth: World Bank (2025).
Indices
Cost of Living
28
Safety
45
Healthcare
42
Quality of Life
118
Tax Summary
- Tax System
- Territorial
- Territorial Taxation
- Yes — foreign-sourced income may not be taxed
- Naturalisation
- 3 years of legal residency
- Dual Citizenship
- Allowed
Cost of Living by City
← scroll the table →
| City | Rent 1BR centre | Rent outside | Groceries | Utilities | Transit pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asunción | — | — | — | — | $18 |
| Ciudad del Este | — | — | — | — | $15 |
| Encarnación | — | — | — | — | $16 |
Monthly USD figures. Typical central 1-bedroom rent, grocery basket for one, household utilities, monthly transit pass.
Climate
Asunción
Rainfall range: 45–175 mm/month · Daylight 10.6h (winter) to 13.7h (summer)
Visa Categories & Immigration Authority
Major Visa Categories
- Tourist
- Temporary Residence
- Permanent Residence
- Mercosur
- Investor SUACE
- Family
- Student
- Worker
- Authority
- Dirección General de Migraciones (DGM)
- Official Portal
- www.migraciones.gov.py
Naturalisation Details
- Residence Years
- Language Test
- Yes (level n/a)
- Civic Test
- No
- Oath Required
- No
- Dual Allowed
- Yes
- Fee
- $250
- Processing
- ~18 months
Safety
GPI Rank
#72
Global Peace Index ranking (lower is safer)
Common Risks
- ⚠Currency exchange short-changing near Ciudad del Este markets
- ⚠Fake police officers demanding documents and fines from tourists
- ⚠Overcharging taxi drivers targeting foreigners at Asunción bus terminal
Regulators & official sources
Bodies that regulate immigration advice in Paraguay, and the official sources indexed for it by Visa Atlas. Descriptions are verbatim; each links to its source.
Corte Suprema de Justicia (Paraguay)
Corte SupremaOversees the legal profession in Paraguay. There is no dedicated immigration-adviser regulator; representation is by licensed attorneys.
Related Guides
Zero and low-tax residencies: the real list
Countries with zero personal income tax, territorial-only taxation, or special expatriate regimes — and what each one actually requires from you to qualify as a resident.
Exit tax: countries that charge you to leave
Country-by-country reference of departure taxes, deemed-disposition rules, and wealth-locking regimes that trigger when tax residency ends.
Related on The Citizenship Desk
Visa Programs
Sources & last verified
- Last verified