Paraguay · Digital nomad visa
Paraguay digital nomad visa: requirements for Americans
Short answer
The main route is the Residence for remote workers (Residencia Temporal, seguida de Residencia Permanente: trabajador remoto / nómada digital). US adults who want to live in Paraguay and work remotely, proving their job and income.
- Money needed: No fixed amount; for permanent residence, an employer letter showing your job, pay and how it's paid
- How long it lasts: Temporary up to 2 years, renewable; then permanent, with a card renewed every 10 years
- Leads to: Permanent residence when the temporary term ends
Key facts
- Money needed
- No fixed amount; for permanent residence, an employer letter showing your job, pay and how it's paid
- How long it lasts
- Temporary up to 2 years, renewable; then permanent, with a card renewed every 10 years
- Leads to
- Permanent residence when the temporary term ends
- Apply from
- Inside Paraguay: a residence visa in Asunción if you came visa-free, then in person at immigration
- Processing time
- Visa in about 15 days; no set time for residence. Real waits Not yet verified
Checked against the law Rules read in the migration law and the immigration office's 2026 rules and fees.
Still being checked How tax and social security work when a foreign employer pays you.
What you need
- Passport and entry stamp, plus a residence visa if you entered visa-free
- Birth certificate, and marriage or divorce papers if they apply, apostilled
- Criminal record checks: from where you lived in the last 3 years, plus INTERPOL and Paraguay police records
- Two declarations: that you'll follow the law, and your work and address
- Translations: by a translator registered in Paraguay; notarised copies of originals
- Fees: visa $160; about $470 plus $38 for each stage. Other costs Not yet verified
- ID card: from the national police once temporary residence is granted
Good to know
- Work while you wait: the provisional permit (precario) lets you work, study and travel.
- Absences: more than a year away can cancel temporary residence; 3 years, permanent.
- Tax: temporary residents aren't tax residents yet; permanent residence changes that.
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Questions people ask
How much income do I need for Paraguay's digital nomad visa?
No fixed amount; for permanent residence, an employer letter showing your job, pay and how it's paid
How long does it last?
Temporary up to 2 years, renewable; then permanent, with a card renewed every 10 years
Does it lead to permanent residence or citizenship?
Permanent residence when the temporary term ends
Where do I apply?
Inside Paraguay: a residence visa in Asunción if you came visa-free, then in person at immigration
How long does processing take?
Visa in about 15 days; no set time for residence. Real waits (Not yet verified)