Category: Investor / Business / Startup Visa
Overview: The Paraguay Investor/Business/Startup Visa offers foreign nationals a pathway to temporary and permanent residency through significant capital investment or the establishment of a new business in the country.
Eligibility: Requires a minimum investment in a Paraguayan business, a viable business plan, and proof of funds. Applicants must demonstrate an intention to contribute to the local economy.
Processing Time: ~120 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: true
Remote Work Allowed: Yes
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: Yes
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://www.migraciones.gov.py/
Summary: Purpose: Attract foreign capital and entrepreneurship. Eligibility: Minimum investment (approx. $70K USD), business plan. Benefit: Leads to temporary and permanent residency in Paraguay with work rights.