According to official data, Paraguay became a popular immigration destination. Applicants for the Paraguay residency permit are looking for stability, investment, work, and study options.

The number of foreigners settling in Paraguay increased by 15% each year since the Covid.

Most people are looking for jobs. Professionals are needed everywhere in Paraguay, but the most substantial demand is in the construction sector.

“We have incentives, including special regimes for the opening of companies, tax benefits and other mechanisms that facilitate the installation of businesses in the country”, said Jorge Kronaetter, Director of Migrations to the abc.com.py. 

In 2024, 270 permanent residences were granted to foreign investors through the Unified System for Opening and Closing Businesses (SUACE ), reflecting the interest in developing commercial activities in the country.

Although Suace aims at larger-scale investments, many migrants are betting on small and medium-sized enterprises in commerce, gastronomy and services.

More than 60% of the immigrants arrived from Brazil (17169). Then, traditionally, Argentinians (4121) and Germans (1071) settled in Paraguay in 2024. The following countries on the list from which people arrived in Paraguay are Bolivia, Spain, USA, Russia, Venezuela, and Uruguay, but even from the Netherlands, we have 267 new residents.

How can you become a resident in Paraguay in 2025?

First, more and more people are arriving here and it looks like the main options will change again soon.

Become a Temporary Resident in Paraguay

If you can enter Paraguay, you can apply for temporary residency and, two years later, permanent residency. You can find all the information about this solution here. 

SUACE Paraguay Permanent Residency by Investment Program

The program’s goal is to register and maintain businesses and create jobs. The minimum investment amount is 70,000 USD. You can find all the detailed information about this Paraguayan residency program here.

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