Work visas
Paraguayan Temporary Residence (Live and Work)
The main residence permit for foreigners settling in Paraguay to carry out a lawful activity, including employment, and establish themselves in the country.
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Government fees and exact processing times for temporary residence are not stated here; confirm current costs and timelines 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 Temporal (Ley N° 6984/2022)
- Route type
- Temporary residence permit
- Validity
- Card valid up to 2 years, renewable for equal periods
- Rights
- Live, work and study; apply for the cédula de identidad
- Authority
- Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
Who it is for
- Foreigners intending to settle in Paraguay to develop a lawful activity
- People coming for employment, self-employment or other long-term lawful purposes
- Applicants who intend to progress to permanent residence later
What you can do
- Reside in Paraguay for the validity of the card and renew for equal periods
- Work and study, and leave and re-enter the country
- Obtain the Paraguayan identity card (cédula)
- Use the residence as the basis for a future permanent-residence application
Requirements
- Documentation of identity and, where applicable, of the lawful activity to be pursued
- Foreign-language documents translated into Spanish by a translator registered in Paraguay
- Criminal record and other supporting documents as set out in the Migraciones requirements
- Compliance with the conditions in Law 6984/2022 and its regulations
How to apply
- Follow the temporary residence procedure published by the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones
- Submit the documentary requirements for the category to Migraciones
- Obtain precarious resident status while the application is processed
- Apply to change to permanent residence in the window before the card expires
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.