Obtaining Paraguayan residency involves gathering all the necessary paperwork. While it may seem overwhelming at first, the process becomes smoother after your first residency. Here's a checklist of documents required for individuals seeking residency in Paraguay:
Passport / Certified Copy:
Ensure your passport is valid and will remain so when you arrive in Paraguay.
Make a copy of your entire passport, including stamp pages, not just the picture page.
Have the passport copy notarized. If you're in the U.S., you can visit a UPS store for this purpose.
Visa:
Obtain a visa before coming to Paraguay. A Bitcoin Capitalist attorney can submit your visa request.
To obtain the visa, applicants are required to provide proof of economic solvency, which can be demonstrated through a work certificate or bank statement if they own a company.
Once your visa is approved, collect it in person at the Paraguayan embassy in your country. Alternatively, you can mail your passport and a cashier's check to the embassy.
Applying for a visa in Paraguay is also possible, but it may take up to a month to obtain, which may not be practical for those seeking a quick residency process. Note that a visa is only required to initiate the residency process and not for tourist visits.
Birth Certificate / Apostille Birth Certificate:
Provide your birth certificate or a certified copy.
The birth certificate must be apostilled. If you're in the U.S., you can get this done in the state where you were born.
If you plan to get multiple residencies and are American, consider obtaining a certified copy of your birth certificate with a barcode for added formality and security.
National Police Background Check / Apostille Background Check:
U.S. citizens should obtain an FBI background check, while others need a national police background check.
After obtaining the background check, get it apostilled by the relevant authority in your country.
For U.S. applicants, obtaining an FBI background check is straightforward. Visit the FBI's website, pay a fee, and have your fingerprints taken at a U.S. post office offering this service. Results are usually received within days.
Note that FBI background checks are only valid for three months, so plan your trip accordingly.
Once you have your FBI background check, get it apostilled by the state department. Consider using a paid service for a timely and efficient process, typically costing around $150.
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