BREAKING NEWS: PARAGUAY NOW CHECKS PHYSICAL PRESENCE FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCY

Breaking News: Asunción – Important change for foreigners in Paraguay Starting today, the Paraguayan migration authority is systematically checking the actual physical presence in the country when processing applications for permanent residency. Authorities now directly verify in their computer system how long applicants have stayed outside Paraguay. The verification is carried out using the official […]

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Paraguay for Families, Work and Education

Paraguay for Families Means One Thing Above All: Making a Conscious Choice Families are always concerned with how to connect life, work, and education in the long term. Paraguay offers interesting conditions for this—economically, socially, and familially. But what does reality look like in practice?Where do the opportunities lie?And for whom is this step truly […]

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Paraguay’s Inflation Falls Due to Deflation

Paraguay’s Inflation showed a notable slowdown in 2025, after the country recorded a negative inflation rate (deflation) in December, which pushed the annual inflation figure down to 3.1 %. This development attracted attention in local and international media, as it highlights Paraguay’s relatively stable price environment in a region still affected by inflationary pressures. Paraguay’s […]

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Local Guidance in Paraguay – How Important It Is

Local Guidance in Paraguay – an Often Underestimated Factor for Migration, Residency, and Investment Anyone considering emigrating to Paraguay, applying for residency, or investing in the country will quickly encounter many positive reports, personal experiences, and success stories. What is often overlooked, however, is how important local guidance in Paraguay truly is to ensure smooth […]

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The history of Paraguay

The history of Paraguay does not begin with wars or conflicts, but with an extraordinary national project that, in the 19th century, had no equal in South America. When Paraguay declared its independence in 1811, it chose a path almost no other nation dared to follow: economic self-reliance, social equality, and a state-driven development model […]

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How Paraguay Keeps German Traditions Alive

The Choppfest in Colonia Independencia If you suddenly come across lederhosen, dirndls, and freshly poured beer in the middle of Paraguay, you have most likely arrived in Colonia Independencia. Every year, this lively German-Paraguayan community hosts the famous Choppfest — proof that German traditions continue to thrive even on the other side of the world. […]

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Paraguay 2025: Billion-Dollar Investments in Infrastructure and Future Projects

Paraguay’s Infrastructure Boom In 2025, Paraguay is experiencing a remarkable infrastructure investment boom, driven by public-private partnerships (PPP) and international financing programs. During the CAVIALPA Forum 2025 in Asunción, CAF Asset Management (Development Bank of Latin America) highlighted Paraguay as one of the most attractive markets for private infrastructure investment in South America. Major Ongoing […]

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20 Surprising Facts About Paraguay

Paraguay is a country full of curiosities, surprises, and cultural quirks that even many visitors or outsiders rarely notice. Beyond the well-known facts about hydroelectric power and agriculture, there are even more details about its language, lifestyle, nature, and traditions. 1. Unique National Emblem Paraguay is the only country in the world whose national flag […]

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Paraguay: The Country with the Second Lowest VAT in Latin America

A recent joint report by OECD, CEPAL, CIAT and BID (August 2025) confirms: Paraguay ranks second in Latin America with the lowest value-added tax (VAT). While many neighboring countries apply VAT rates between 16% and 21%, Paraguay maintains a standard VAT rate of just 10%. The “Triple 10” System Paraguay is renowned for its “Triple […]

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IMPORTANT UPDATE: PERMANENT RESIDENCY – NEW REGULATION FROM 01.01.2026

OFFICIAL NOTICE – PLEASE TAKE NOTE! The Paraguayan Immigration Authority has published a new regulation that affects all applications for permanent residency (Residencia Permanente) as of January 1, 2026. RETROSPECTIVE CHECK STARTING JANUARY 1, 2026 From January 1, 2026, for every application for permanent residency, the authorities will check whether the applicant has spent more […]

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