Paraguay Launches Investor Pass for Direct Permanent Residency

Paraguay has introduced a new residency-by-investment route, the Investor Pass, offering foreign investors direct access to permanent residency through qualifying investments.

As announced by government officials, the program allows applicants to bypass the temporary residency stage and move straight to permanent status.

The new structure simplifies the process and expands the ways investors can qualify.

Investment Routes

The Investor Pass allows applicants to qualify through three main routes:

• $150,000 in tourism
• $200,000 in real estate
• $200,000 in the stock market

This removes the need to establish a company or go through a temporary residency phase.

Application Process

The new route is more straightforward than Paraguay’s previous investor model.

The process is largely digital, with physical presence required mainly for final identification. It also gives investors more flexibility in how they qualify.

Key Benefits

The main advantages remain clear:

• Direct permanent residency
• Eligibility for citizenship after 3 years
• A territorial tax system, with no tax on foreign-source income

Why It Matters

The Investor Pass gives investors a clearer and more accessible route into Paraguay.

For those looking for a lower-entry residency option, the appeal is simple: direct permanent residency, flexible investment choices, and a more efficient process.