Americas
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Visa facts verified against official sources · last checked
Part of the Digital Nomad Visas guideLong known for one of the world's most accessible permanent-residency routes, plus low costs — a popular base to plant a flag.
Safety & travel advisory
Check the current official advisory before you plan — especially traveling solo.
Official US State Department travel advisoryAdvisories change often — always verify the current status at the official source before you travel. (UK, Canada & Australia publish their own advisories too.)
Paraguay’s Escape Score
Good, with trade-offs
7.9
out of 10 · four pillars
See how Paraguay scores on each pillar — and the cited input behind every one — with premium. Unlock the breakdown
Healthcare, taxes & language
The decisive three for a longer stay — with a source to verify each yourself.
Healthcare
Public care is free at point of use but under-resourced and often slow; private clinics and hospitals in Asunción (and Ciudad del Este/Encarnación) offer the best standard of care.
Tip: pair with travel-medical + medical-evacuation cover.
Tax on foreign & pension income
Under the territorial system, foreign-source income such as an overseas pension is generally not taxed in Paraguay, although certain returns on capital invested abroad by residents can be deemed Paraguayan-source.
Not tax advice — confirm with a local professional.
English proficiency
Spanish and Guaraní dominate daily life; English is mostly limited to Asunción business, tourism and private-school-educated younger people.
Visa-free on arrival
How long you can stay without a visa, by passport.
US
90
days · visa_free
Canada
90
days · visa_free
UK
90
days · visa_free
EU
90
days · visa_free
Australia
90
days · visa_free
New Zealand
90
days · visa_free
Japan
90
days · visa_free
South Korea
30
days · visa_free
Singapore
30
days · visa_free
Hong Kong
—
· visa_required
China
—
· visa_required
India
—
· visa_required
Switzerland
90
days · visa_free
Israel
90
days · visa_free
Visa by passport
- Paraguay visa for US holders
- Paraguay visa for Canada holders
- Paraguay visa for UK holders
- Paraguay visa for EU holders
- Paraguay visa for Australia holders
- Paraguay visa for New Zealand holders
- Paraguay visa for Japan holders
- Paraguay visa for South Korea holders
- Paraguay visa for Singapore holders
- Paraguay visa for Hong Kong holders
- Paraguay visa for China holders
- Paraguay visa for India holders
- Paraguay visa for Switzerland holders
- Paraguay visa for Israel holders
Ways in — every visa route
Ranked by route score — length of stay, ease and speed. It feeds the “Can I stay?” pillar above.
Visa rules change often and official sources can conflict. This is AI-assembled research, not legal or immigration advice — always verify with the official link before you act. Full disclaimer
Permanent Residency (accessible)
Stay: Permanent residency / 90-day tourist entry
Processing: Weeks to months
Difficulty: Moderate
Temporary Residence for Study
Stay: Up to 2 years, renewable
Difficulty: Moderate
Where to live in Paraguay
From $935/mo · avg $1,003 across 3 cities — solo remote worker.
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Paraguay at a glance
Paraguay has no dedicated digital nomad visa in our catalogue; the closest tracked route is the Permanent Residency (accessible): a stay of Permanent residency / 90-day tourist entry and processing time of Weeks to months. Paraguay has an Escape Score of 7.9/10.
Visa facts verified on October 19, 2026 (Eastern Time).
Questions about Paraguay
Does Paraguay have a digital nomad visa?
We do not track a dedicated digital nomad visa for Paraguay; the closest routes are the Permanent Residency (accessible) and Temporary Residence for Study.
How much does the Permanent Residency (accessible) cost and how long does it take?
The Permanent Residency (accessible) takes Weeks to months to process.
Can you get residency through Paraguay's Permanent Residency (accessible)?
Yes, the Permanent Residency (accessible) can lead to residency in Paraguay.
What is Paraguay's Escape Score?
Paraguay scores 7.9/10 on Escape Score, our composite measure of visa access, cost of living, safety and quality of life for remote workers and movers.
What visa options does Paraguay have?
Paraguay has 2 visa routes we track for remote workers and movers, including investment and student visas.