Birthright Citizenship in Paraguay: Who Qualifies and How It Works

Paraguay is one of the countries that grants birthright citizenship, or jus soli, meaning anyone born on Paraguayan soil typically acquires Paraguayan citizenship automatically.

Who Gets Citizenship by Birth?

• Any child born in Paraguay is granted automatic citizenship, regardless of the parents’ nationality.

• This includes children of foreign nationals living temporarily or permanently in the country.

What Documents Are Issued?

• Birth certificate (issued by the Civil Registry)

• National ID (Cédula) once the child reaches legal age

• Passport application eligibility immediately upon birth registration

Can Parents Get Residency or Citizenship?

No — parents of a Paraguayan child must apply for residency separately. However, their application is often expedited under family reunification provisions.

Dual Citizenship Status

Children born in Paraguay can retain dual citizenship if permitted by the parents’ country of origin.

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