British nationals can pursue Paraguayan permanent residency through investment routes that lead to a national identity card and, in time, a path to citizenship. This page sets out the position and the official source.
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.
Paraguay opens its residency routes to foreign nationals on broadly equal terms, and British nationals qualify. Applicants generally provide a valid passport, an apostilled birth certificate, a clean criminal record from the country of origin and an Interpol check, a medical certificate and proof of lawful means.
All foreign documents must be apostilled and officially translated into Spanish. Confirm the current document list with the official authority.
Two investment based pathways are reported. The SUACE business route lets an applicant seek permanent residency by committing to a business plan over ten years and creating local jobs. In April 2026 Paraguay also launched an Investor Pass that grants permanent residency through a qualifying investment in tourism, the stock market or real estate, without first holding temporary residency and without a job creation rule.
Confirm the current investment amounts, the qualifying sectors and the job rules with the official authority, since these figures change.
Processing of the investment routes is reported to run from about 45 days to several months, after which the applicant receives a residency card and a national identity document. Permanent residency typically requires only that the holder visit Paraguay at least once every three years to keep it active.
A separate application for citizenship can be considered after three years of permanent residence. Confirm both periods with the official authority.
The main cost is the qualifying investment itself, plus government charges, document translation and apostille costs and any professional fees.
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| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| SUACE business commitment | Reported around USD 70,000 over ten years, confirm with the official authority | Tied to a business plan and local jobs |
| Investor Pass, tourism route | Reported around USD 150,000, confirm with the official authority | Launched April 2026 |
| Investor Pass, stock market or real estate | Reported around USD 200,000, confirm with the official authority | No prior temporary residency required |
| Government and document costs | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Apostille and translation add to the total |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migraciones, with the business route handled through SUACE publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Reports indicate permanent residency is kept active by visiting at least once every three years, with no minimum annual stay. Confirm the current maintenance rule with the official authority.
A citizenship application can generally be considered after three years of permanent residence. Naturalisation is decided by the authorities and is not automatic. Confirm the rule with the official authority.
No. The amount depends on the route, whether the SUACE business path or the newer Investor Pass. Confirm the current figures 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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