Permanent Residence (MERCOSUR Nationals)

Paraguay•South America

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Permanent Residence (MERCOSUR Nationals)

Skilled Migration PR PathwayThis visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa. Dependents Allowed Remote Work

At a Glance

Processing Time

2-6 months

Application Fee

3,010,554 PYG

Stay Duration

Indefinite

Renewable

Yes

Job Offer

Not Required

Dependents

Allowed

PR Pathway

Available

Remote Work

Allowed

Overview

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This pathway is designed for citizens of MERCOSUR member and associate states to transition from temporary to permanent residency. It provides full legal rights to live and work in Paraguay indefinitely, subject to a 10-year renewal of the residency card. Applicants must have previously held temporary residency and complete the process in person at the DNM.

Fee Breakdown

Application Fee	2,787,550 PYG
Certificate of Residency	223,004 PYG

Stay & Extensions

Status type

Permanent / indefinite

Requirements

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Must hold a Temporary Residence card (MERCOSUR)

Apply for change of category toward the end of temporary residency validity

Physical presence in Paraguay for biometric data collection

KEY CRITERIA

Education

none or higher

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Apostilled birth certificate

Apostilled criminal records

Temporary Residence card

Biometric data

Advantages & Considerations

Key Benefits

Indefinite stay
Full work authorization
Access to MERCOSUR benefits

Worth Knowing

Requires in-person presence
Strict document authentication requirements
Must be renewed every 10 years
Failure to maintain legal status during temporary residency
Incomplete or non-apostilled documentation

Application Process

Obtain Temporary Residence

Prepare apostilled documents

Submit application in person at DNM office

Biometric data collection

Receive permanent residency card

Application Forms

Dirección Nacional de Migraciones Portal

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