🇵🇾work Visa

Residencia Espontánea u Ocasional

Paraguay

Last updated: December 27, 2025

Duration

90 days (renewable)

Visa Fee

$350-$425

Time

5-15 days

Complexity

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.