Paraguay has introduced new regulations for foreign residents applying for permanent residence, focusing on stricter proof of economic solvency.
The change comes via Resolution DNM No. 407, signed on 28 May 2026 and published in June by the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones (DNM). This resolution consolidates previously scattered solvency criteria into a single unified annex and mandates updates to Migraciones' internal computer systems.
The new rules apply to all permanent residence applications, including those transitioning from temporary residence under Law No. 6984/2022 and the Mercosur residence framework.
Applicants must now provide suitable, sufficient, and verifiable documents demonstrating real income, actual means of subsistence, or availability of economic resources. The evidence must align with the profession or activity declared during the temporary residence phase, as Migraciones will verify consistency.
The resolution defines categories such as professionals, technicians, employees, independent workers, remote workers or digital nomads, property owners, company shareholders, farmers, religious workers, retirees, dependents, and students.
Notably, holding a university or technical degree alone no longer suffices as proof of solvency for professionals and technicians. They must also show active professional engagement and income through documents like IPS insurance records, endorsed employment contracts, or recent tax declarations.
Remote workers and digital nomads are explicitly included, required to present contracts or service agreements evidencing income and payment methods. Foreign-issued documents must be legalized or apostilled and translated into Spanish.
Property owners can submit registered property titles from the past two years, but Migraciones may request additional proof of income generated from the property.
Students and dependents must demonstrate financial support through income, subsistence funds, or sponsorship from family members, supported by relevant documentation.
The deadline for applying for permanent residence remains unchanged: applications must be submitted within 90 days before temporary residence expiry or up to 30 days after, with fines applicable for late requests.
This resolution marks a shift toward a more document-driven and verifiable process, emphasizing alignment between declared activities and economic evidence.
Foreign residents approaching the end of their temporary residence should verify expiry dates and prepare matching solvency documents to avoid complications.