Plan B, handled
Explore a second-residency route in Paraguay.
Compare the residence routes, their documents and the presence rules before you decide.
Read this first
Plan B, honestly: what you get and where the catch is
You have probably read the “Paraguay golden visa” posts. Government agencies decide applications under their own procedures. This site explains the routes, documents and presence rules so you can assess whether a Paraguay residency plan fits your circumstances. Some people plan a full move; others explore a second-residency option, with obligations that still depend on the status they hold.
Plan from current requirements, not a promise of an outcome.
Start with your question
Document path
Your passport decides the paperwork
Apostilled records, police certificates and translations differ by country. Start with the guide for your passport, then get the full checklist.
US
American passport
- US documents for Paraguay residency: the apostille chainAmerican applicants: which US records are state and which are federal, which apostille route each takes, and the FBI check and translation steps.
- US Taxes While Holding Paraguay ResidencyParaguay tax for a US citizen: what Paraguay taxes, why the IRS still taxes you, and where FEIE, FBAR and FATCA fit a Paraguay plan B. Heavily hedged.
CA
Canadian passport
- Canadian Documents for Paraguay Residency by ProvinceCanadian applicants: provincial certificates, the RCMP-based police record, the apostille route since Canada joined the Convention, and local translation.
- Paraguay Residency for CanadiansParaguay residency for Canadians: entry rules, the provincial document chain, routes, retiring on CPP and OAS, and the Canadian tax questions to settle.
AU
Australian passport
Holding a UK or another passport? The checklist covers it, and the hub has the UK-specific pages.
Pricing
One fixed fee per route, in writing first
You know what you pay before anything starts. Government fees go to the state and are listed separately, so nothing is hidden inside our fee.
Temporary residency
Our service fee
a fixed service fee quoted in writing — we confirm the scope and separate costs before you commit
Included
- A document checklist for your nationality, in the right order
- Your appointments in Asunción coordinated
- Your application prepared and filed
Message usGovernment fees
G 2,926,925 in cash for the DNM application; electronic payments add the published provider commission
Permanent residency
Our service fee
a fixed service fee quoted in writing — we confirm the scope and separate costs before you commit
Included
- Your permanent application filed once you qualify
- The presence rule explained for your travel plans
- Timing coordinated with your cédula
Message usGovernment fees
G 2,926,925 in cash for the DNM application; electronic payments add the published provider commission
Cédula
Our service fee
a fixed service fee quoted in writing — we confirm the scope and separate costs before you commit
Included
- Your application coordinated after residency approval
- Photo, biometrics and appointment logistics
- Renewal timing flagged in advance
Message usGovernment fees
G 8,500 as the posted first-issue fee for a foreign resident, excluding supporting certificates and document preparation
Investor Pass
Our service fee
a fixed service fee quoted in writing — we confirm the scope and separate costs before you commit
Included
- The investment route that fits your capital and goal
- The investment structure reviewed before funds move
- Your filing coordinated end to end
Not included
- Government fees, paid directly to the state
- Apostilles and sworn translations, paid to their providers
- Tax advice for your home country
After you write
What happens after you message us
From your first enquiry to a reviewed preparation plan. Confirm the scope and schedule for your case.
Your first enquiry
Tell us about your plans
Send your nationality, current country of residence and what you want to do in Paraguay. Include who will apply with you and any important deadline.
After review
A written answer from a named person
We review the route and any questions that need resolving. Eligibility depends on the current requirements and your full circumstances.
Before you commit
Your route and fixed fee, in writing
Ask for the proposed route, written service scope, fee, exclusions and separate government or document costs. Agree what starts and who is responsible before paying.
When you prepare
Your documents, in the right order
Gather the records required for your route. Confirm their format, authentication, translation and recency against the intended filing plan, then confirm appointments before travel.
Document preparation and authority decisions have separate timelines. Keep bookings flexible until the requirements and appointment sequence are confirmed.
Message usPlan B, by situation
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The Paraguay Residency Presence Rules, ExplainedThe route-specific presence rules for Paraguay temporary and permanent residency, including absence authorisation and cancellation risk.Read the article
The Real Cost of Holding a Paraguay Plan BPlan B Paraguay cost over ten years: filing fees, the move to permanent residency, card renewals, the trips the presence rules require and RUC upkeep.Read the article
Paraguay Residency Reddit Questions, AnsweredParaguay residency Reddit threads ask the same things: the old deposit, presence rules, tax, timelines and scams. Straight answers, each with a source.Read the article
Retiring in Paraguay on Social SecurityCan Americans retire in Paraguay on Social Security? How benefits reach you, the Medicare gap, residency for retirees and what a month really costs.Read the article
Paraguay Second Passport: What It Really TakesDoes Paraguay offer a second passport? What naturalization after permanent residency requires, what dual nationality allows, and the catch for a plan B.Read the article- Paraguay vs Costa Rica and Ecuador for a Plan BParaguay vs Costa Rica residency, and Ecuador: entry thresholds, presence rules, tax, healthcare and cost of living compared plainly for a plan B.Read the article
Your team
Contact the named team to discuss your case and confirm the written service scope.
Asunción, Paraguay
Anton Marklund
Yanina Alvarez
Diana Davalos
Questions we get
- Do I have to actually move to Paraguay?
- Your presence requirements depend on the route and the authority’s current instructions. Ask which filing steps require you to attend and whether appointments can be coordinated; do not assume they can be combined. See the Routes page for status-specific presence rules.
- Is Paraguay really "tax-free"?
- No. Paraguay applies source rules that depend on the activity and income type. Work performed in Paraguay may be Paraguay-source even if the payer is abroad. See the Tax page and ask a qualified adviser about your circumstances.
- What is the catch?
- Paraguay residency involves route-specific documents and current government procedures. Check the presence rules and the requirements for your chosen status before planning travel or treating a card as a reserve option.
- How is this different from paraguayresidency.co.uk?
- The same team supports both brands. Frontier focuses on second-residency planning for Americans, Canadians and Australians, including documents and home-country decisions. ParaguayResidency.co.uk focuses on British preparation. The right immigration route, tax position and any property or business plan still need separate review.
Not ready to file anything yet? Read the guide first.
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- A straight answer, even when it is “not yet”
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