Can you buy residency in Paraguay? That is, the residence permit that gives us the right to live and work in Paraguay... can it be purchased?

This is what many people think about when they see pages on the Internet that offer the possibility of buying a residence in Paraguay, similar to buying a shirt or an appliance...

And I understand that it may be a matter of lexicon and way of speaking, but We are facing an issue where it is not possible to be ambiguous. Because NO, you cannot buy residency in Paraguay.

The residence permit is obtained, obtained, granted by the government of Paraguay. It is not purchased. Because talking about buying is from the will of the buyer, but this is not a supermarket, really It is the Paraguayan institutions that have to grant it because one is deserving of this privilege. Is the National Migration who decides everything related to immigration processes in Paraguay.

Can you buy residency in Paraguay?

Because the websites that say this and the people who say this believe that they are buying it because they are paying for it, and also in record time and instead of the usual 4-5 months they get it in 45, 60 days or even in a few weeks.

Pay for it, Getting it quickly or expressly means that bribes or bribes are being paid to one or more public employees. so that the file speeds up the process or any possible irregularity can be overlooked.

From our Living in Paraguay platform we are totally against that., for many reasons.

Reasons not to buy residency in Paraguay

• It is illegal. Paying public employees to receive favored treatment is illegal. And as an illegal act you are assuming a risk that can bring you very serious problems.
• Speeding up the process may mean that you are given the documents but the government systems have not been updated at the same speed, and then you have a very unpleasant surprise if something happens, with unpredictable consequences.
• You can receive a false document. It's already happened.
• Pay for express or accelerated documentation is being an accomplice to the crime. As the payer, you will be responsible for the illegality that is being committed in your name. That's right, in your name, in that of your children, in that of your family.
• It is wrong, and it contributes to the culture of bribery and corruption that plagues Paraguay. Foreigners who arrive in the country should help this improve, and Buying residency in Paraguay feeds the scourge of corruption.

Things take time, and it's not too long

Paraguay is a developing country, with a bureaucracy that improves step by step, with systems and technology that are becoming a little more efficient, and you have to be patient to get the residence documents and identity card.

The reality is that document management is increasingly agile. You just have to have a little patience.

Keep in mind that in Spain, for example, this process usually takes a minimum of 6 months. And here in Paraguay at this time you will have the entire process completed without the need for bribes or kickbacks. The waiting time is not that long.

Which the case of Ronaldinho It was known by everyone due to its worldwide popularity, but ending up with your bones in a Paraguayan prison is possible if you follow the fast, express path of bribery and bribery.

Anticipate your deadlines to avoid rushing and wanting to buy what you shouldn't

Those who are in a hurry and need to buy the Residence in Paraguay in an express or accelerated way is because they have not been Foresight with your migration process. Even those who want to have a Paraguayan residence permit as a plan B must consider that this is not about collecting stamps or trading cards, but rather that it is something much more serious than what a bad dream from a nap can make you believe.

Definitely…

Do things right, do not contribute to the culture of corruption in Paraguay, come to the country to help build a better Paraguay, flee from anyone who offers you documents or to buy residency in Paraguay or from express or accelerated processes.

In short, be legal.

People who decide to live in Paraguay coming from abroad or even from what we call the first world do so to improve our lives, to have more freedom, to live more peacefully... let's make our entry to the country to improve it, not to further dirty what needs to change.