Back to Countries
🇵🇾
Paraguay
South America • South America
Overview
Paraguay offers extremely easy residency (temporary in 1-2 months, permanent in 3 years) with minimal requirements. Very low cost of living and territorial taxation. However, infrastructure is limited, English rare, and it's landlocked without ocean access.
Visa Options
Investment Program (SUACE)
Fast-track residency through business investment in Paraguay.
~12 weeks processing
Path to citizenship
Retirement/Independent Means Visa
Permanent residency for those with passive income or retirement funds.
Min. $1,300/mo
~4 weeks processing
Path to citizenship
Highlights
- ✓Permanent residency in ~3 years, temporary in months
- ✓Minimal financial requirements
- ✓Territorial taxation - foreign income untaxed
- ✓Extremely low cost of living
- ✓Path to citizenship and second passport
Considerations
- !Limited infrastructure outside Asunción
- !English very rare - Spanish essential
- !Landlocked - no beaches
- !Healthcare quality limited
Quick Stats
Affordability78/100
Healthcare Quality45/100
Safety50/100
English Spoken15/100
Data updated 1/26/2026