Temporary Residency in Paraguay: What Changed in 2024?

Although Paraguay’s immigration laws haven’t undergone dramatic reform, there are small but notable updates in 2024 that affect temporary residency applicants. Here’s what’s new and what to keep in mind.

2024 Updates

• More rigorous document checks — especially for foreign-issued invitation letters.

• Biometric systems upgraded for faster card issuance.

• New maximum duration of temporary residency standardized to 24 months for most cases.

• Faster pathways from temporary to permanent status in certain categories (e.g., STEM research).

Still Required in 2024

• Apostilled documents

• Local accommodation proof

• Sponsoring institution verification

• Proof of income or scholarship if student

Application Timeline

Most approvals in 2024 are happening within 6–10 weeks, provided documentation is complete and translated properly.

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