Business & investor visas
Paraguayan Investor Permanent Residence (SUACE)
A permanent-residence category for foreign investors channelled through the SUACE one-stop investment window, streamlining settlement for those investing in Paraguay.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
Minimum investment thresholds (third-party sources cite figures such as USD 70,000, or USD 40,000 for creative-industry projects) and processing times are NOT confirmed from an official page here; verify the required investment amount and procedure with SUACE, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, and Migraciones.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Paraguay government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Residencia Permanente para Inversionistas Extranjeros (SUACE)
- Route type
- Investor permanent residence
- Processed through
- SUACE one-stop window (with the Ministry of Industry and Commerce)
- Authority
- Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Who it is for
- Foreign investors establishing a qualifying business or investment in Paraguay
- Entrepreneurs who want permanent residence tied to their investment
Requirements
- A qualifying investment/business processed through SUACE
- Approval linked to the Ministry of Industry and Commerce channel
- Standard permanent-residence documents, with foreign documents translated into Spanish
What you can do
- Reside permanently in Paraguay
- Operate the invested business
- Hold the cédula de identidad and later pursue naturalisation
How to apply
- Set up the investment/company through the SUACE window
- Follow the investor permanent-residence procedure published by Migraciones
- Submit the SUACE approval and residence documents to Migraciones
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.