الهجرة الاستثمارية إلى باراغواي: مسار بقيمة 70 ألف دولار للحصول على الإقامة المعفاة من الضرائب في عام 2026

Paraguay has become one of South America’s most appealing destinations for investors seeking second residency, territorial taxation, and a clear pathway to citizenship. With investment thresholds starting at just USD 70,000 and a tax system that exempts all foreign-source income, the country offers a rare combination of affordability and fiscal efficiency.

This guide covers everything you need to know about Paraguay’s investment migration program in 2026 — from the new Investor Pass categories introduced in April 2026 to the step-by-step application process, tax framework, and practical considerations for relocating.

Investment pathways to Paraguayan residency

Paraguay offers multiple routes for foreign investors to obtain permanent residency. The legal framework was modernized by Law 6984/22 (the 2022 migration reform), which introduced a mandatory two-year temporary residence phase for standard applicants. In April 2026, Resolution N° 0283 formally established the Investor Pass with four distinct categories.

Classic SUACE route (USD 70,000)

The original and most accessible pathway requires a minimum USD 70,000 investment into an active Paraguayan company, along with the creation of approximately five local jobs. The investment is deployed into a registered company — not a bank deposit — and can be staged over several years under an approved business plan. This route has been available for years and remains the entry point for most international investors.

April 2026 Investor Pass categories

Resolution N° 0283 (April 2026) formalized four Investor Pass variants, each tailored to a different investment profile:

A significant advantage of the investor track is that it grants direct permanent residency, bypassing the standard two-year temporary residence phase. This shortcut accelerates the overall timeline to citizenship eligibility from five years down to three.

Territorial taxation: why Paraguay attracts global investors

Paraguay operates a territorial tax system under Law 6.380/19. This means residents are taxed only on income sourced within Paraguay — foreign-source income is entirely exempt, regardless of whether it is remitted to the country.

Paraguay has active tax treaties with Chile, Taiwan, Uruguay, Qatar, UAE, and Spain (in force since October 2024). For digital entrepreneurs, freelancers, and investors whose income originates outside Paraguay, this territorial system effectively creates a zero-tax environment on their primary earnings.

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The Paraguayan residency application follows a structured process. Applicants must be physically present in Paraguay for several key steps, including obtaining local police certificates and attending sworn declarations.

Timeline to permanent residency and citizenship

Paraguay offers two distinct timelines depending on whether you qualify under the investor track or the standard immigration route.

Dual citizenship rules

Paraguay’s constitution requires applicants for naturalization to renounce their original citizenship — unless a bilateral treaty of constitutional rank permits dual nationality. Currently, only Spain and Italy have such agreements with Paraguay. Citizens of all other countries must formally renounce their existing nationality before being granted Paraguayan citizenship.

This is an important consideration for investors whose primary interest is in residency and tax benefits rather than citizenship itself. Permanent residency can be maintained indefinitely without pursuing naturalization, allowing you to enjoy the territorial tax system and other benefits without giving up your original passport.

Document requirements and apostille

All foreign documents submitted as part of a Paraguayan residency application must comply with the Hague Apostille Convention. This includes civil records (birth certificates, marriage certificates) and criminal background checks.

Criminal records must be issued no more than six months before filing. The apostille is obtained from the relevant authority in your home country — for Canadian applicants, criminal records are apostilled through Global Affairs Canada (Canada joined the Hague Convention in 2024), while provincial documents go through the relevant provincial authority.

All documents not originally in Spanish must be translated after apostille by sworn translators registered with the Paraguayan Supreme Court of Justice. This sequencing is important — translation must happen after the apostille has been applied, not before.

اعتبارات عملية للمستثمرين

الملكية

Foreigners in Paraguay enjoy equal property rights to citizens, with one restriction: rural agricultural land within 50 kilometers of any national border cannot be purchased by non-citizens. Urban and commercial property, however, can be freely acquired. Asunción serves as the primary hub for business and investment, while Ciudad del Este is the center for trade and Encarnación is growing in tourism and real estate.

البنوك والمصارف

Opening a bank account becomes significantly easier once you have legal residency and your سيدولا. Expect the account opening process to take one to two weeks once residency is established, depending on the bank’s due diligence procedures. Having proper documentation and local legal assistance can speed things up considerably.

Capital deployment flexibility

One of Paraguay’s most investor-friendly features is the flexible capital deployment window. Under the production and business track, investors can deploy their capital over a period of up to 10 years under an approved business plan. This means you do not need to commit the full investment amount upfront — staged deployment is permitted and common.

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While Paraguay is not within our core practice jurisdictions, our team at Vardanyan & Partners regularly assists clients with international relocation planning, including evaluating South American residency options as part of broader immigration and tax strategies. If you are considering Paraguay alongside برنامج الإقامة عن طريق الاستثمار في أرمينيا or other jurisdictions, we can help you compare pathways and find the right fit for your goals.

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