Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency — immediate PR; USD 70,000 + 5 jobs (Investor Pass 2026)for 🇮🇪 Irish citizens travelling to 🇵🇾 Paraguay

📋Required Documents8

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  Business or investment plan submitted through SUACE
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  SUACE 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)
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  OR Investor Pass (from 17 Apr 2026, Resolution 0283/2026): real-estate or Paraguayan stock-market investment ≥ USD 200,000, or tourism ≥ USD 150,000

  no temp-residence stage, no job requirement

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  Apostilled birth certificate translated into Spanish
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  Home-country and local police clearances
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  Proof of funds / proof of the investment (lawful source of funds documented)
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  Passport valid for the residence period plus photos
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  Immediate permanent residency (valid 10 years, renewable); territorial tax; citizenship eligibility after 3 years

ℹ️What to Expect

To apply for a Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency — 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.

🌐Why Irish passport holders need a visa for Paraguay

Irish citizens require a visa to enter Paraguay based on the current immigration requirements set by Paraguay's government. Irish 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.

⚠️Common Reasons Paraguay SUACE Investor Residency — immediate PR; USD 70,000 + 5 jobs (Investor Pass 2026) Applications Are Refused6

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  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 150,000–200,000 for the Investor Pass real-estate, stock-market or tourism routes).
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  Funds whose lawful origin cannot be demonstrated (source-of-funds and anti-money-laundering checks).
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  A business or investment plan that SUACE / the Ministry of Industry and Commerce does not accept, or a company that is not properly registered.
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  For the SUACE business route, failure to create or maintain the required five local jobs.
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  Missing or non-apostilled civil documents (birth certificate, police clearances) or unproven evidence of the investment.
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  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 — always verify current requirements at the official government portal.

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