This page sets out the Paraguay residency by investment routes for Chinese nationals, the indicative figures and the authority to confirm with.
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.
Chinese nationals can apply on the same basis as other foreign investors. There is no published nationality exclusion at the as of date.
Applicants provide an apostilled passport, birth and police records and proof of the investment. Documents are translated into Spanish by a certified translator.
Paraguay grants permanent residence through investment. The productive business route through SUACE is based on a business plan and an investment reported from USD 70,000, with a commitment to create local jobs. A 2026 investor framework also sets higher thresholds for tourism and for real estate or financial instruments. Confirm the current route conditions with the official authority.
SUACE is reported to issue the foreign investor certificate within about five business days of a complete file, after which the migration authority issues the residence card in about 4 to 10 weeks. Confirm the current timeline with the official authority.
The qualifying investment depends on the route. Add government, translation and processing fees on top. The figures below are indicative, so confirm the current schedule with the official authority.
| Item | Indicative amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Productive business route | From USD 70,000 | Business plan through SUACE, with a local job commitment |
| Tourism route | From USD 150,000 | Reported under the 2026 investor framework, confirm the current rule |
| Real estate or financial instruments | From USD 200,000 | Reported under the 2026 investor framework, confirm the current rule |
| Government, translation and processing fees | Confirm the current figure with the official authority | Set by the authority and service providers |
Figures are indicative and current as of June 2026. Direccion General de Migraciones of Paraguay, with the SUACE office of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce publishes the binding detail. Verify before you act.
Permanent residence can open a path to citizenship after a qualifying period and conditions. Confirm the current rule with the official authority.
Paraguay publishes presence expectations to keep residence valid and to progress toward citizenship. Confirm the current day count with the official authority.
The investor certificate is reported within about five business days of a complete file, with the residence card in about 4 to 10 weeks. Confirm 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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