Paraguay
Paraguay, a stable and centrally located country in South America,
offers attractive opportunities for foreign investors.
With low living and labor costs, tax incentives, and access to
regional markets through Mercosur, it’s ideal for investment
in agriculture, renewable energy, and real estate.
Its business-friendly environment and strategic location make
it an emerging destination for long-term growth.
offers attractive opportunities for foreign investors.
With low living and labor costs, tax incentives, and access to
regional markets through Mercosur, it’s ideal for investment
in agriculture, renewable energy, and real estate.
Its business-friendly environment and strategic location make
it an emerging destination for long-term growth.
Program overview
Minimum investment by donation:
€ 10 000
Minimum investment in real estate:
€ 600 000
Time to residency:
4-5 months
Visa-free access:
N/A
Minimum investment by donation:
€ 10 000
Minimum investment in real estate:
€ 600 000
Time to residency:
4-5 months
Visa-free access:
N/A
Requirements
Paraguay
Citizenship by Investment
Requirements
No criminal record
18+ years of age
Good health
Citizenship by investment
options:
- Business formation: By forming an LLC through a minimal investment of PYG 50 000 000, the applicant can obtain residence. This also requires a business plan outlining a spending of at least $70 000 throughout the next ten years.
- Bank deposit: the investment amounts to 35 minimal monthly wages, or PYG 76 748 400 (around $11 000). Iit can be deposited in any Paraguayan commercial bank and it does not bear interest. This option is only valid for countries that have visa free (or visa-on-arival) arrangements with Paraguay.
- Retirement: The applicant needs to demonstrate monthly income equal to 100 minimal wages (around $312).
- Temporary residency: Can be obtained within four months and last for up to two years.
Benefits
Great for families
In addition to the applicant, their spouse, children and unmarried siblings can also apply, free of charge.
Health and education
Obtaining a residency permit gets you the right to medical health and public education.
Low tax rate
Property, foreign income or inheritance are not taxed. VAT, corporate and personal income are taxed at low 10%.
Low investment requirement
Paraguay is among the most affordable locations to get a residency in.
No physical presence
The applicant is not required to spend any time in Paraguay prior to application.
Path to citizenship
After three years, a language test and a proof of your investments, you can apply for a citizenship.
Benefits
Great for families
In addition to the applicant, their spouse, children and unmarried siblings can also apply, free of charge.
Health and education
Obtaining a residency permit gets you the right to medical health and public education.
Low tax rate
Property, foreign income or inheritance are not taxed. VAT, corporate and personal income are taxed at low 10%.
Low investment requirement
Paraguay is among the most affordable locations to get a residency in.
No physical presence
The applicant is not required to spend any time in Paraguay prior to application.
Path to citizenship
After three years, a language test and a proof of your investments, you can apply for a citizenship.
Paraguay basic information
CAPITAL
Asuncion
TOTAL AREA
405 762 km2
POPULATION
6.5 million
LANGUAGE
Spanish, Guarani
CAPITAL
Asuncion
TOTAL AREA
405 762 km2
POPULATION
6.5 million
LANGUAGE
Spanish, Guarani
CURRENCY
Guarani (PYG)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 7391 PYG
GDP - PER CAPITA
USD 7 089
GDP - TOTAL
USD 45.46 billion
CURRENCY
Guarani (PYG)
EXCHANGE RATE
1 USD = 7391 PYG
GDP - PER CAPITA
USD 7 089
GDP - TOTAL
USD 45.46 billion
Paraguay is a landlocked country in South America known for its rich Guaraní heritage, colonial history, and vast
natural landscapes. Its economy relies on agriculture, hydroelectric power—especially from the Itaipú Dam—
and a growing industrial sector, with Asunción serving as its cultural and economic center.
natural landscapes. Its economy relies on agriculture, hydroelectric power—especially from the Itaipú Dam—
and a growing industrial sector, with Asunción serving as its cultural and economic center.
In recent years, Paraguay has attracted investors and expatriates with its stable economy, low cost of living,
and business-friendly policies. Its strategic location and Mercosur membership offer easy access to regional
markets, making it an appealing hub for long-term opportunities in the region.
and business-friendly policies. Its strategic location and Mercosur membership offer easy access to regional
markets, making it an appealing hub for long-term opportunities in the region.