Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency — Residency Program
🏠 OVERVIEW
Country
🇵🇾 Paraguay
Program
SUACE Investor Residency
Local Name
Residencia Permanente SUACE
Type
Investor visa
Status
Active
Initial Duration
120 months
Renewable
Yes
(120 mo)
Direct path to permanent residency through a minimum $70,000 investment in a local business over 10 years. Includes a business plan requirement and a commitment to create local jobs.
🪙 INVESTMENT OPTIONS
| Type | Min Amount | USD Equivalent | Holding | Returnable | Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business | USD 70,000 | $70,000 | 10yr | Yes | Required |
📋 ELIGIBILITY
Min Age
18+
Criminal Record Check
Required
Health Check
Not required
Health Insurance
Not required
💼 WORK RIGHTS
Employment
Allowed
Self-Employment
Allowed
Own Business
Allowed
Work Permit Included
Yes
👨👩👧 FAMILY & DEPENDENTS
Dependents Allowed
Yes
Spouse Included
Yes
Max Child Age
18
Parents Allowed
No
💰 TAX DETAILS
Tax Regime
Territorial
Tax Rate
10.0%
Regime Name
Territorial Tax System — 0% on foreign income
Foreign Income Taxed
No
Capital Gains Taxed
No
🏆 PATH FORWARD
Permanent Residency
Yes
Dual Citizenship
Allowed
Citizenship
Yes
Years to Citizenship
3 years
Language Required
Yes
🌍 BENEFITS & MOBILITY
Bank Account
Can open
Property Purchase
Allowed
Public Healthcare
Access granted
📝 HOW TO APPLY
Method
in person
Processing Time
30–45 days
Apply from Abroad
No
📝 NOTES
$70,000 investment can be deployed gradually over 10 years (~$7,000/year). Must present a concrete business plan. Commitment to create ~5 local jobs if business model allows. 10-year residence card, renewable. Immediate permanent residency. Citizenship after 3 years with 183 days/year physical presence, language tests, and civics exam. All-in cost for single applicant ~$31,000 including government fees.
📋 ALSO IN PARAGUAY
Paraguay also offers a digital nomad visa for remote workers:
- Paraguay Temporary Residency (Residencia Temporal) (digital nomad visa)