🇵🇾 Paraguay · General Residence
Residencia Espontánea u Ocasional establecida por la Ley N° 6984/2022 de Migraciones — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €128 |
| Minimum annual salary | PYG 892,016 |
| Age range | None–17 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €127 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 3 months. Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/.
- Typical processing: ~90 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €128.
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
Minimum monthly income
https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/ · verified 2026-06-23
Minimum annual salary
https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/ · verified 2026-06-23
Age range
https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/ · verified 2026-06-23
Application fee
https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/ · verified 2026-06-23
No direct PR path
“PLAZO DE VALIDEZ DEL CARNET: De hasta 90 (noventa) días, prorrogables por igual período en el año.”
https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/ · verified 2026-06-23
Open to all nationalities
https://migraciones.gov.py/residencia-espontanea-u-ocasional/ · verified 2026-06-23
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.