Paraguay · Work
Paraguay Occasional residence
First stay: 90-day entry, extendable
Residencia espontánea u ocasional (Ley 6984/2022)
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Key facts
Occasional residence is a work route for Paraguay. Checked 2026-10-10 against the official source.
- Government fees
- PYG 937k ≈ $160
- First stay
- 90-day entry, extendable
Cost, time and long term
Government feesPYG 937k ≈ $160
- PYG 936,616 (≈ $160)Spontaneous or occasional residence application, cash payment (electronic payment adds the provider commission).
RenewalRenewable, 6 months max
The permit lasts up to 90 days and can be extended for the same period within the year, so about 6 months at most. It is not a step towards temporary residence.
Why this route may not fit
Check this before you apply.
- Time on this route is capped at 6 months in total
- Needs a job offer from an employer in Paraguay
What you'll need
Who can apply2
- The permit is for foreigners who enter Paraguay to carry out occasional lawful activities.
- Eligible activities include performers, invitees, interns, professionals, researchers, journalists, athletes and transferred company staff.
What you must show1
- The fee is Gs. 936,616 in cash, with a provider commission added for electronic payment.
Documents4
- A valid ID card, national identity document or passport is submitted as the original plus an authenticated copy.
- The consular visa is submitted with its verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where required.
- Proof of entry is a stamped migration slip or the entry stamp in the passport.
- Documents issued abroad are legalised or apostilled and translated into Spanish.
Steps1
- A sworn statement of the profession or activity and the temporary address is generated by the migration system when filing.
After you arrive1
- The carnet is valid up to 90 days and can be extended for an equal period within the year.
When you become tax resident
How Paraguay decides tax residence and treats foreign-source income, from its tax records.
- Stay on this route
Up to 6 months in total
- Tax residence
Law 6380 makes individuals resident in Paraguay the taxpayers (art. 49) and does not itself define residence for individuals; the definition is left to the regulation.
- Foreign-source income
Territorial
All tax rules for Paraguay Tax records checked
Full official text
Short residence for occasional lawful activities: performers, invitees of public or private bodies, interns, professionals, academics, technicians, researchers, journalists, athletes, businesspeople and transferred managers. 1
What you must show and pay
- A fee of PYG 936,616 (≈ $160) · Spontaneous or occasional residence application, cash payment (electronic payment adds the provider commission). 1
Requirements
- The permit is for foreigners who enter Paraguay to carry out occasional lawful activities. 1
- Eligible activities include performers, invitees, interns, professionals, researchers, journalists, athletes and transferred company staff. 1
- The fee is Gs. 936,616 in cash, with a provider commission added for electronic payment. 1
- A valid ID card, national identity document or passport is submitted as the original plus an authenticated copy. 1
- The consular visa is submitted with its verification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs where required. 1
- Proof of entry is a stamped migration slip or the entry stamp in the passport. 1
- Documents issued abroad are legalised or apostilled and translated into Spanish. 1
- A sworn statement of the profession or activity and the temporary address is generated by the migration system when filing. 1
- The carnet is valid up to 90 days and can be extended for an equal period within the year. 1
Stay
- Carnet valid up to 90 days, extendable for an equal period within the year.
- Initial permitted stay: 3 months.
- Visa validity: 3 months. Validity is the window to use the visa, not the length you may stay.
- Renewable, subject to the conditions in force at renewal.
Work
Authorised to carry out the lawful activity for which it was granted, within the validity.
Official sources
- Residencia Espontánea u Ocasional · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-10
Occasional residence and its alternatives
| Route | Money needed | Stay | Work |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional residence | – | 3 mo, renewable | – |
| Job-offer residence Mexico | – | 4 yr | – |
| Internationalisation visa M Colombia | – | 3 yr | – |
| Scientist/professional permit Costa Rica | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
| Work visa Brazil | – | 2 yr, renewable | – |
Questions people ask
How much money do I need for the Occasional residence?
A fee of PYG 936,616 (≈ $160). Spontaneous or occasional residence application, cash payment (electronic payment adds the provider commission).
How long can I stay on the Occasional residence?
Carnet valid up to 90 days, extendable for an equal period within the year.
Can I work on the Occasional residence?
Authorised to carry out the lawful activity for which it was granted, within the validity.
Work visas elsewhere
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How this was checked
Checked on 2026-10-10 against 1 official source. Status: verified against the official sources.
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- Residencia Espontánea u Ocasional · Dirección Nacional de Migraciones · checked 2026-10-10
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