This page explains how Brazilian nationals can look at residency in Paraguay, including the Mercosur route and the investment route, and where to confirm the rules.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
Brazil and Paraguay are both members of Mercosur, so Brazilian nationals can use the Mercosur residence agreement, which is usually simpler than the investment route. This is often the first option a Brazilian national should weigh.
The investment route is open to all nationalities and runs through the SUACE system for businesses. Brazilian nationals can choose either path. Confirm which route fits your case with the official authority.
The Mercosur route grants residence to nationals of member states on a simplified basis, based on nationality and a clean record rather than an investment figure.
The investment route through SUACE leads to permanent residence and a national identity card from the start, in exchange for a qualifying business investment and job creation. The older bank deposit route was removed by Law 6984/22, so any offer based on a deposit is out of date. Confirm the live routes with the authority.
The investment route through SUACE is reported at around 45 days to 6 months from a complete application. The Mercosur route has its own timeline. Confirm current processing times with the official authority.
Under the 2026 update, the investment route is reported to start at USD 70,000 for the productive track with job creation, USD 150,000 for the tourism track and USD 200,000 for the real estate or financial instruments track. The investment must go to tangible business assets, not to running costs.
Government application fees are reported at around USD 350 to USD 400, with a registration certificate at around USD 30 to USD 35. The Mercosur route has its own lower fee structure. Confirm all current figures with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mercosur route | No investment figure | Based on nationality and a clean record |
| Investment route, productive track | USD 70,000 | With qualifying job creation, into tangible assets |
| Investment route, tourism track | USD 150,000 | Into tangible business assets |
| Investment route, real estate or financial track | USD 200,000 | Into tangible assets or instruments |
| Government application fee | USD 350 to USD 400 | Reported, payable to Migraciones |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migraciones, Paraguay, with SUACE for the investment route publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Because Brazil and Paraguay are both Mercosur members, the Mercosur residence agreement is usually simpler than the investment route. Confirm which path fits your case with the official authority.
No. The older bank deposit route was removed by Law 6984/22. Any offer based on a deposit is out of date. Confirm the current routes with the official authority.
Residency can open a path to citizenship over time under separate rules, including a residence period. Confirm the current pathway with the official authority.
Information, not advice. Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Always confirm the present rules with the official program authority and a licensed professional before you act.
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