Family visas
Paraguayan Permanent Residence — Spouses and Children of Paraguayans
A direct permanent-residence category for the foreign spouse and children of Paraguayan nationals, giving close family an established route to settle.
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Exact documentary list, fees and processing time for this family category are not reproduced here; confirm with the Dirección Nacional de 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 Hijos y Cónyuges de Paraguayos
- Route type
- Family permanent residence
- Based on
- Marriage to, or being a child of, a Paraguayan national
- Authority
- Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Who it is for
- Foreign spouses of Paraguayan citizens
- Foreign children of Paraguayan citizens
Requirements
- Proof of the qualifying relationship (marriage certificate or birth/filiation documents)
- Documents establishing the Paraguayan nationality of the sponsoring family member
- Standard permanent-residence documents (identity, criminal record, etc.)
- Foreign documents translated into Spanish by a translator registered in Paraguay
What you can do
- Reside permanently in Paraguay
- Work and study without a separate permit
- Hold the cédula de identidad and, in time, pursue naturalisation
How to apply
- Follow the permanent-residence procedure for spouses/children of Paraguayans published by Migraciones
- Submit the relationship and identity documents
- Attend Migraciones as instructed to complete the process
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.