Paraguay has launched a new program "Investment Passport" (Investor Pass), which allows foreigners to obtain a permanent residence permit immediately, bypassing the stage of temporary residence. This decision was made by the Ministry of Industry and Trade in cooperation with the National Migration Board.Registration will take place through a Single Window System for investors (SUACE), which guarantees a quick and transparent review of applications.
Now investors can apply for a permanent residence permit through three main categories: investments in real estate or the stock market Paraguay (from 200,000 USD), investments in the tourism sector;(starting from 150,000 US dollars, according to the official press release; previously, some media outlets called the amount 50,000)or through entrepreneurial activity with job creation. This makes the process faster and less bureaucratic compared to the traditional procedure.In addition to migration benefits, new residents receive a tax bonus, a reduction in the tax on dividends from 15% to 8%. Paraguay also relies on energy security and cheap electricity (Itapu hydroelectric power station) as an additional argument for attracting investors.
An important detail: both spouses in the family must invest the minimum specified in the conditions. Each adult must deposit the required amount on their own. However, minor children can obtain a residence permit based on their parents' investments.At the same time, applicants will need to verify the origin of funds through Seprelad (Anti-money Laundering Secretariat).
The presentation of the new program took place in Sao Paulo, and this is not accidental, since it is Brazilians who make up the main flow of migrants. In 2025, Paraguay issued about 47,000 residence permits, 30,000 of them to Brazilians. The forecast for 2026 is even higher: up to 100,000 new residents, of which 70,000 are expected to be from Brazil.To maintain the status, it is enough to enter Paraguay at least once every three years.
The economic impact of the program begins even before large investments: migrants spend money on trips, hotels, restaurants and transport. Thus, legalization is becoming a driver of local consumption and urban activity.
The main obstacle that remains is opening a bank account. The Paraguayan authorities, together with the Central Bank, are working to simplify this procedure and promise to launch "lite" accounts during 2026. The goal of the program is to make the country a competitive destination for living and investment.
Let's remind you that is the standard path to permanent residence (for more information, see our material), and then the passport is through a residence permit You must live in this status for 2 years. There are no mandatory investments of certain amounts under this scheme, but it is required to prove a connection with the country before becoming a permanent resident. This connection can be confirmed by the availability of real estate of any value or business in Paraguay.
Source: Agencia IP
