Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency โ immediate PR; USD 70,000 + 5 jobs (Investor Pass 2026)for ๐ฉ๐ช German citizens travelling to ๐ต๐พ Paraguay
German citizens are required to obtain a Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency โ immediate PR; USD 70,000 + 5 jobs (Investor Pass 2026) before travelling to Paraguay. You must submit a formal application at the Paraguay embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre in your country. Apply well in advance of your planned travel date.
๐Required Documents8
- โBusiness or investment plan submitted through SUACE
- โSUACE business route: invest ~USD 70,000 + create at least 5 local jobs (USD 40,000 for film/creative projects, with ~USD 80,000 funds proof)
- โOR Investor Pass (from 17 Apr 2026, Resolution 0283/2026): real-estate or Paraguayan stock-market investment โฅ USD 200,000, or tourism โฅ USD 150,000
no temp-residence stage, no job requirement
- โApostilled birth certificate translated into Spanish
- โHome-country and local police clearances
- โProof of funds / proof of the investment (lawful source of funds documented)
- โPassport valid for the residence period plus photos
- โImmediate permanent residency (valid 10 years, renewable); territorial tax; citizenship eligibility after 3 years
โน๏ธWhat to Expect
To apply for a Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency โ immediate PR; USD 70,000 + 5 jobs (Investor Pass 2026), book an appointment at the nearest Paraguay embassy or visa application centre in your country. Submit the required documents in person or via a designated courier service. Processing takes approximately 60 days. The government fee is USD 70000.00. Plan well ahead of your intended travel date to allow time for processing and any additional document requests from the consulate. Always verify current requirements with the Paraguay embassy or official government website before booking travel.
๐Why German passport holders need a visa for Paraguay
German citizens require a visa to enter Paraguay based on the current immigration requirements set by Paraguay's government. German passport holders must apply through the Paraguay embassy, consulate, or a designated visa application centre before travelling. Requirements are subject to change, so always verify at the official government portal.
โ ๏ธCommon Reasons Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency โ immediate PR; USD 70,000 + 5 jobs (Investor Pass 2026) Applications Are Refused6
- !An investment that cannot be evidenced, or that falls below the threshold for the route chosen (about USD 70,000 plus five Paraguayan jobs for the SUACE business route; from USD 150,000โ200,000 for the Investor Pass real-estate, stock-market or tourism routes).
- !Funds whose lawful origin cannot be demonstrated (source-of-funds and anti-money-laundering checks).
- !A business or investment plan that SUACE / the Ministry of Industry and Commerce does not accept, or a company that is not properly registered.
- !For the SUACE business route, failure to create or maintain the required five local jobs.
- !Missing or non-apostilled civil documents (birth certificate, police clearances) or unproven evidence of the investment.
- !A relevant criminal record, or false statements / forged documents.
Refusal grounds are at the discretion of the deciding officer and can change. This list is informational โ always verify current requirements at the official government portal.
Requirements last reviewed: June 2026 ยท Source: official government portal
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- Paraguay Temporary Residence โ 2-year, full work rights; territorial tax โ
- Paraguay Tourist Visa โ