Should You Use a Residency Service to Move to Paraguay?

Paraguay’s residency process is simple — but that hasn’t stopped the rise of third-party agencies offering “residency services.” So, should you handle your application yourself or hire a service? Here’s what you need to know.

What Are Residency Services?

These are third-party agencies or facilitators who offer to guide or manage the application process for you — from document translation to scheduling your biometrics appointment.

What Do They Offer?

• Step-by-step guidance

• Local contact for document drop-off

• Help with opening a Paraguayan bank account

• Filing your application and attending appointments on your behalf

Benefits of Using a Service

• Saves time and effort

• Reduces errors and rejection risk

• Ideal for non-Spanish speakers

• Smooth banking setup

Downsides

• Added cost (USD 400–1500 depending on the service)

• Varying service quality — some providers are unreliable

• Some services are overpriced for a process that can be done independently

Who Should Consider It?

• Busy professionals

• Remote applicants

• Families or older individuals

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