Paraguay · Retirement visa
Paraguay retirement visa for US citizens
Short answer
The main route is the Residence for retirees (Residencia Temporal, seguida de Residencia Permanente: jubilado / pensionado). US retirees who want to live in Paraguay on a pension, proving it with a pension certificate.
- Money needed: No fixed amount; for permanent residence, a pension certificate showing the amount 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, a pension certificate showing the amount 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 The full cost of police ID, checks and documents.
What you need
- Pension certificate: stating the amount and payment channel, apostilled and translated
- 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
- 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
Good to know
- No deposit: the old $5,000 deposit rule doesn't apply to this route.
- Work is allowed: it isn't a pension-only visa that bars work.
- Family: each family member files their own application.
Every Paraguay residency route, compared → The full Paraguay guide →
Questions people ask
How much income do I need for Paraguay's retirement visa?
No fixed amount; for permanent residence, a pension certificate showing the amount 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)