Every Paraguay residency budget has three layers: government fees paid to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM) and the National Police, document costs generated in your country of origin and in Paraguay (apostilles, sworn translations, notarised copies, certificates), and, if you use one, the legal service that prepares, files and follows the case. The first layer is fixed and public; the other two depend on your country, your family size and how much of the process you want to delegate.
Decree 6225/2026 and DNM Resolution 478/2026 set the current scale, expressed in minimum daily wages (jornal: Gs. 117,077). The main items for a resident are:
| Procedure (DNM) | Daily wages | Cash (Gs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Permanent residency (incl. change of category) | 25 | 2,926,925 |
| Temporary residency Law 6984/22 (incl. precarious residency) | 25 | 2,926,925 |
| Temporary residency Mercosur Agreement | 20 | 2,341,540 |
| Residency certificate (Certificado de Radicación) | 2 | 234,154 |
| Extension of temporary residency | 11 | 1,287,847 |
| Replacement of resident card | 5 | 585,385 |
| Renewal of permanent resident card (every 10 years) | 4 | 468,308 |
| Fine for overstaying | 6 | 702,462 |
Card payments carry a 2%–3% surcharge plus VAT. In practice, a first temporary residency costs Gs. 3,161,079 (residency plus certificate), roughly USD 400 at current rates; the same applies to permanent residency by change of category or as an investor.
Once the residency is granted, the cédula adds small amounts: Gs. 8,500 for the first card of a foreigner and Gs. 24,500 for the police record certificate, plus the Interpol report and the Certificado de Vida y Residencia. Budget the equivalent of USD 20–40 for this block, excluding notarised copies.
For a single applicant from Spain, Italy or Germany the document block usually lands between USD 250 and 600; a family of four can double or triple that.
A full legal service covers eligibility analysis, document checklist by country, review of apostilles and translations before you travel, obtaining the local certificates in the right order, filing at DNM, follow-up until approval, and coordination of the cédula and, if needed, the RUC. At Legal Migration Paraguay our temporary residency and permanent residency packages start from the prices published on our fees page, and government fees are always itemised separately so you can see exactly what goes to the State.
Hidden costs to avoid: fines for late filing (Gs. 702,462), re-doing expired local certificates, and re-apostilling documents rejected for translation errors.
Gs. 2,926,925 (25 minimum daily wages) for temporary residency under Law 6984/22 and the same amount for permanent residency, plus Gs. 234,154 for the residency certificate. Mercosur temporary residency costs Gs. 2,341,540.
For a single applicant, government fees of about USD 400, documents between USD 250 and 600 depending on the country, the cédula block of USD 20–40, plus legal fees if you hire a firm.
No. The deposit route disappeared with Law 6984/22. Solvency is now proven with employment, business, pension, remote income, property or studies, and investors use the Investor Pass.
Yes, DNM fees apply per applicant, including minors. Children under 14 are exempt from criminal-record certificates, which lowers the document cost.
Yes, through POS Bancard with local or international cards, with a 2%–3% surcharge plus VAT. Cash is accepted only in guaraníes.
Fines for filing the change of category late, repeating Interpol and police certificates that expired during the process, and re-apostilling documents rejected because of translation errors.
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