Do I need to know Spanish to get residence? 

 

It is not necessary to speak Spanish language to obtain residence.

 

Do I need a visa to enter Paraguay?

 

It depends on the international treaty your country has signed with Paraguay. For example, citizens of countries belonging to the European Union do not need a visa to enter the country.

 

What do I need to have for residency?

 

You need to have a valid passport, identity card, an apostilled extract from the criminal record and an apostilled birth certificate.

 

Do I have to travel to Paraguay to get residence?

 

Yes, it is necessary to physically visit Paraguay to obtain residence.

 

What obligations do I have after obtaining the ID?

 

It is mandatory to visit Paraguay once every three years. After 10 years, the ID must be renewed. In the case of permanent residency, a visit is required once every three years, and in the case of temporary residency, a visit is required once a year.