Paraguay - tax residency.

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[Meta]

Is there any reference to any country which specifically asks for such thing? We have discussed many here already, from France, Italy, Spain, Slovakia and all has been very vague. Which countries have ever asked for such thing?

I have a Canadian friend who needed exactly this. It happens when you "checkout" from your home country.

 

[Marie Manila]

No, you don't need to return. One visit is enough. After about two years you may need to return, but in my case, I left a Power of Attorney and was told the documents will be sent via courier when ready.

You only need to visit Paragauay once to apply and can maintain your residence permit for life by renewing it without visiting the country again?
Can you elaborate on the fees?

 

[NewHorizonsParaguay]

You only need to visit Paragauay once to apply and can maintain your residence permit for life by renewing it without visiting the country again?
Can you elaborate on the fees?

To clarify, once you reach permanent residency, there is a condition to visit once every three years.

 

[Davis123]

To clarify, once you reach permanent residency, there is a condition to visit once every three years.

Talked to my Paraguay lawyer recently. He told me he could get my Py cedula renewed. I am curious as to how this is possible after all these years ?

 

[NewHorizonsParaguay]

Talked to my Paraguay lawyer recently. He told me he could get my Py cedula renewed. I am curious as to how this is possible after all these years ?

Most likely he is going to claim you didn’t come bc of medical reasons.

 

[Davis123]

Most likely he is going to claim you didn’t come bc of medical reasons.

For 10 years?

 

[Davis123]

Most likely he is going to claim you didn’t come bc of medical reasons.

I doubt they would take that into account after 10 years. I just don't want to make a long trip for nothing. This time I really wanted to retire over there as I am getting close to that age.

 

[NewHorizonsParaguay]

I doubt they would take that into account after 10 years. I just don't want to make a long trip for nothing. This time I really wanted to retire over there as I am getting close to that age.

If he is well connected, he might be able to pull it off.
When you enter the country, then it sends notification to migraciones and they decide if your residency is cancelled. The system puts it randomly to officers so idk how he wants to secure it.
Well, I guess bring the necessary paperwork and apply again if it will be cancelled so the trip is not wasted.

 

[Davis123]

If he is well connected, he might be able to pull it off.
When you enter the country, then it sends notification to migraciones and they decide if your residency is cancelled. The system puts it randomly to officers so idk how he wants to secure it.
Well, I guess bring the necessary paperwork and apply again if it will be cancelled so the trip is not wasted.

But this time they don't have bank deposit anymore option. You have better knowledge than I do in such matters. I am just puzzled as how I will enter with an expired Cedula and permanent residence card

 

[Davis123]

If he is well connected, he might be able to pull it off.
When you enter the country, then it sends notification to migraciones and they decide if your residency is cancelled. The system puts it randomly to officers so idk how he wants to secure it.
Well, I guess bring the necessary paperwork and apply again if it will be cancelled so the trip is not wasted.

Reapplying would be with investment option as bank deposit option is not available anymore. I haven't got any answers from my lawyer. He only stated it can be renovated once you get here and no records required. One of German lawyers I worked with may have passed away as I don't see her website anymore. She was really thorough and well connected.

 

[NewHorizonsParaguay]

Reapplying would be with investment option as bank deposit option is not available anymore. I haven't got any answers from my lawyer. He only stated it can be renovated once you get here and no records required. One of German lawyers I worked with may have passed away as I don't see her website anymore. She was really thorough and well connected.

Get temporary residency and upgrade to permanent after 2 years.

Permanent through Investment makes sense if you want to do some real business here, or have someone who can manage it. Be aware there is the condition of creating 5 full time jobs.

 

[Davis123]

Get temporary residency and upgrade to permanent after 2 years.

Permanent through Investment makes sense if you want to do some real business here, or have someone who can manage it. Be aware there is the condition of creating 5 full time jobs.

Yes which I don't want. I liked that option of bank deposit they had. If I can get my old cedula renovated ( renewed ) I would be a happy camper. Problem with Paraguay is no lawyer can get a straight and clear answer. The German lawyer I had earlier was also aware of this problem and accepted this fact. She was really good.

 

[Davis123]

You will see. Keep us updated how this goes. Usually, ppl in LATAM are afraid to tell you directly something is not possible. They don’t like negative conversations.

Well it's not negative it's just acceptance of ground based realities. It's an expensive and mind boggling long trip to Py like around 35 hours for me just to find this is not possible.

 

[daxbr]

If he is well connected, he might be able to pull it off.
When you enter the country, then it sends notification to migraciones and they decide if your residency is cancelled. The system puts it randomly to officers so idk how he wants to secure it.
Well, I guess bring the necessary paperwork and apply again if it will be cancelled so the trip is not wasted.

Keep in mind who you are dealing with. An average py lawyer would sell his first born for USD20. My lawyer offered to arrange a visit to Identificaciones after hours to get a cedula before I got residency. Luckily, my sanity kicked in, fired him and completed the process on my own. The lawyer is still in the business regardless of pages of negative google reviews.

 

[Davis123]

Keep in mind who you are dealing with. An average py lawyer would sell his first born for USD20. My lawyer offered to arrange a visit to Identificaciones after hours to get a cedula before I got residency. Luckily, my sanity kicked in, fired him and completed the process on my own. The lawyer is still in the business regardless of pages of negative google reviews.

I had to fire my lawyer last time and get a German lawyer because she was much better than this Py lawyer who was just wasting my time for a month and a half and couldn't get my cedula. The German lawyer was able to get it done within a week. There is no way to get a cedula before residency and you were correct in firing him. Unfortunately now my German lawyer has passed away or maybe too old to practice.

 

[Davis123]

Get temporary residency and upgrade to permanent after 2 years.

Permanent through Investment makes sense if you want to do some real business here, or have someone who can manage it. Be aware there is the condition of creating 5 full time jobs.

But how to get a temporary residency without investment?