What Residency Requirements Must You Meet for Paraguayan Citizenship?

While Paraguay makes it easy to become a resident, not every resident qualifies immediately for citizenship. Here’s what you need to meet the residency criteria for naturalisation.

Residency Prerequisites

• Permanent residency (not temporary)

• Held for at least three years

• Residency must be active and legally maintained

Additional Conditions

• Local address registration

• Clean police records (domestic and foreign)

• Evidence of integration (language, banking, community ties)

Transition from Residency to Citizenship

Once you’ve fulfilled these requirements, you can file for citizenship in court. The strength of your documentation and local connection will determine success.

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