Residencia Espontánea u Ocasional
Paraguay
Last updated: December 27, 2025
90 days (renewable)
$350-$425
5-15 days
Low
About this Visa
This visa lets you stay in Paraguay for a few months to work temporarily. It's for professionals, consultants, business managers, and visiting workers who have jobs outside Paraguay. You can work and earn money, but your employer must be a foreign company. You cannot start a business or work for Paraguayan companies. This visa is different from Paraguay's longer 2-year residency. This one is short-term and designed for temporary assignments. You don't get a Paraguayan ID card with this visa.
Key Benefits
- Work for your foreign employer while in Paraguay
- Stay up to 180 days per year (90 + 90)
- No minimum income requirement
- No medical exam required
- Can travel in and out of Paraguay freely during your stay
- Can open a bank account
- Legal work authorization for temporary projects
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be 18 years old or older
- Need a clean criminal record (no serious crimes)
- Must declare your activity and temporary address
- Must apply in person at the migration office in Asunción
- No Spanish language requirement
- No education or experience requirement
- No medical exam required
Financial Requirement
None. You do not need to prove any minimum income or savings.
Documents
- Valid passportOriginal + certified copy
- Entry proof/visa stampOriginal + certified copy
- Declaration of profession and activityWritten statement
- Apostille certificationAll foreign documents must be officially certified
- Spanish translationAll documents translated to Spanish (except Portuguese from Brazil)
- Minors documentationParent ID and birth certificate if under 18
Disclaimer: The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or immigration advice. Visa requirements, fees, and processes change frequently. Please verify all information with official government sources and consult a qualified immigration attorney before making decisions.