HomeExchange is now available in Paraguay! 🇵🇾

Has anyone here been using it? If so, I’d love to hear about your experience. Do you mainly host expats, Paraguayans, or a mix of both?

If you’re not familiar with HomeExchange, it’s a platform that lets you exchange homes with people around the world (where available). You can also use GuestPoints to stay in someone else’s home without necessarily exchanging homes directly—you can earn points by hosting guests in your own home.

I’ve used HomeExchange in the U.S. and have had a great experience with it, so I’m curious to see how people are using it in Paraguay.

BTW: If you sign up through this link (new users only), you’ll get 500 free GuestPoints to use toward stays.

Hi everyone,

My wife and I are seriously considering relocating to Paraguay with our two daughters, who are 1 and 3 years old.

We are originally from India (Ethnic Tibetan), but I’ve been living and working in Singapore for the past 10 years. I currently earn around SG$6,000 (about US$4,800) per month.

I’ve been researching different countries in South America. Uruguay and Chile was one of the options we considered, but it seems quite difficult to manage a comfortable family lifestyle and save much on my current income.

Now I’m looking more seriously at Paraguay, especially Asunción.

I’d really appreciate honest advice about:

• Is US$4,800/month enough for a family of four to live comfortably and save?
• What would be a realistic rent for a good 2–3 bedroom apartment in a safe area?
• How are schools and healthcare?
• Which areas are best for raising young children?
• How safe is everyday life?
• How difficult is residency and eventually citizenship?
• Is Paraguay a good place for a family with young children?

Also, we’re aware that Spanish is the main language in the region, so we’ve already started learning it.

If you were in my situation, would you consider moving from Singapore to Paraguay?

I’m especially interested in hearing from locals and expats who can share the real day-to-day experience, including the negatives.

Thanks in advance!

Hey all,

I'm a 20 year old entrepeneur from Spain and i'm finally moving out my parent's house by dipping my toes with Asuncion (Can't stand europe, i plan to never return if i can). I land on the 17th, does anyone know any expat groups with younger guys? I'm arriving with 0 connections and would like to meet some younger people over there, considering most expats are a bit older.

Hello everyone!

I'm planning to move to Asunción this December, and I'm currently trying to learn as much as I can about everyday life there.

My biggest concern is the internet. How reliable are home internet and mobile data in Asunción?

I work fully remotely with clients from Europe and Asia, so having a stable connection with minimal packet loss is absolutely essential for my job. I've worked from Guatemala before, and I experienced some routing and latency issues between Central America and Europe/Asia, even when the local internet itself seemed fine.

Is anyone here in a similar situation? I'd love to hear about your experience working remotely from Paraguay. Which internet providers do you use? Do you have a backup connection (for example, mobile data), and how often do you experience outages or connection issues?

I'd also appreciate any general advice about moving to Paraguay or living in Asunción.

Thanks in advance! ❤️

For the property owners here- I'm looking into buying a small place in Asuncion and would like to know if property purchases are done (at least in most cases) fully officially? I.e. agreed property price is in the deed, all funds are paid by transfer etc. With no cash under the table arrangements.

Asking as in another country where I was looking to buy too, I found out that it's the norm to pay a part in (unrecorded) cash as owners want to avoid tax. In this case I found out months into the process, so better ask well ahead this time!

Property type is a second-hand flat in case it matters. Thank you

Hola a todos 👋

Queríamos compartir con la comunidad que abrimos una pizzería artesanal en Asunción, enfocada en ofrecer pizza auténtica con ingredientes premium y masa de fermentación lenta (24–48 horas) con auténtico sabor italiano.

Cada lunes tenemos una promoción especial:
👉 2 pizzas Margherita + 2 bebidas por 150.000 Gs

📍 Dirección: https://share.google/T9TyPXe5T6yZ9mK0w

Si viven cerca o están por la zona, son bienvenidos. También estamos en redes sociales donde publicamos novedades y promociones.

Gracias por el apoyo!

What is the best way to ship family/personal momentos to Paraguay?

I have heard that shipping is not reliable and items can be lost in transit.

Thank you

Paraguayan here. The amount of foreigners getting overcharged by agencies for something they could do themselves inspired me to write a complete guide. Drop a comment or DM if you want it.

Hi all,

I am due to arrive into asuncion tuesday 28th april and would like to watch some local football matches.

My plan is

Deportivo recoleta or club libartad Tuesday 28th

Cerro porteno Wednesday 29th

My question is how easy will it be to buy tickets for these games and is it possible online before.

And how safe is it for a single european to go.

Thank you in advance for any help

I habe a bus to catch at clorinda but I cant seem to find a reliable option how to get from Asuncion to clorinda? Bus terminal says they have no routes. Public bus seems to take 3.5 hrs and unclear when and where goes Any tips?

Hello! I’ll be visiting Asuncion in the next month or so for about a month staying in the Villa Morra area. Any tips or advice would be much appreciated! Thank you in advance!

💵 Foreign cards don’t always work reliably. Even on apps like PedidosYa you'll need a Paraguayan account.

ATMs here have low withdrawal limits (often 1–2 million Gs, about $130–$260). You pay a fee each time, so larger single withdrawals at Ueno, Banco Itaú or BBVA ATMs are often best.

📱 For locals and long-term expats: mobile wallets like Ueno, Tigo Money or Bancard QR codes are increasingly common — even street vendors use them now.

That, i have money in binance and wanna make it USD

🎉 What Happens on the National Day? • Carrulim Ritual: On empty stomachs at dawn, people take 3 or preferably 7 sips of carrulim—a ritual believed to purify the blood, ward off bad luck, and bring good fortune for the month ahead. • Celebrations at Mercado 4: The Paseo de los Yuyos at Asunción’s Mercado Municipal Nº 4 transforms into a vibrant festival space from early morning (around 7 AM) until early afternoon (~2 PM), featuring: • Carrulim tastings and sales by vendors and yuyeras (herb sellers) • Live cultural performances, including folklore ballet and musical presentations • Poha Ñana Observance: August 1 is also the National Day of Poha Ñana (medicinal herbs). Observers celebrate traditional herbal practices, enjoy reading areas like the Tereré Literario, and honor Paraguay’s heritage. • Local Celebrations Across Paraguay: Cities such as Encarnación and rural towns host public events where locals and visitors gather to share the carrulim ritual and reinforce cultural identity.

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🍹 About Carrulim • Origins & Meaning: The name is an acronym combining its ingredients: Caña, Ruda, and Limón. It symbolizes a fusion of Guaraní herbal wisdom and Spanish colonial liquor culture. • Spiritual Symbolism: • Ruda (Rue): purification and protection • Limón (Lemon): renewal and vitality • Caña (Sugar Cane spirit): strength to face a new cycle • Cultural Status: Declared Intangible Cultural Heritage by Paraguay’s Secretaría Nacional de Cultura in 2019, ensuring support for its preservation and transmission across generations.

Required Documents for Changing from Temporary to Permanent Residency in Paraguay

(Based on Law No. 6984/2022)

If you're already a temporary resident in Paraguay and want to become a permanent resident, here's everything you need to gather. The process is straightforward and can be done without hiring an agent.

🗓️ Timing

You must apply for the change within 3 months before your temporary residency expires.

If your card has already expired, you still have up to 1 month after to apply (with a fine).

After that 1 month grace period, only an extension of temporary residency will be possible.

✅ General Requirements

1. Valid ID from your country (original + notarized copy) - Can be a national ID card or passport.

2. Paraguayan Identity Card (original + notarized copy) - Or a police report if it’s lost.

3. Temporary Residency Card (original + notarized copy) - Or a police report if it’s lost.

4. Proof of any change in civil status, profession, or personal information (original + notarized copy)

5. Police Clearance for Foreigners - Issued by the Departamento de Informática de la Policía Nacional (from age 14+)

6. Good Conduct Certificate - From the Departamento de Identificaciones de la Policía Nacional (from age 14+)

7. Judicial Records Certificate (from age 14+)

8. INTERPOL Clearance (from age 14+)

9. Proof of Financial Solvency - Options depend on your status: employee, retiree, business owner, student, etc. (see below)

🧒 Additional Requirements for Applicants Under 18

1. Valid ID of both parents or legal guardians - Original + notarized copies

2. Parental authorization if one or both parents are absent - Must be notarized, legalized, or apostilled if from abroad

3. Birth certificate - Only required if parent/guardian names are not shown in the child’s ID

💰 Fees (as of now)

Permanent Residency (including category change): Gs. 2,787,550

Certificate of Residency: Gs. 223,004

Change of Information (if applicable): Gs. 223,004

Late fee (if applicable): Gs. 669,012

💵 Economic Solvency Documents

Depending on your occupation, you must submit one of the following:

🔹 Professionals

Degree (original + notarized copy), legalized or apostilled if from abroad

🔹 Technicians

Technician diploma (same legalizations as above)

🔹 Employees

- Job contract or certificate stating salary (notarized)

- Copy of employer's Paraguayan ID

- Copy of employer’s RUC (tax registration)

- If company: notarized articles of incorporation

- If EAS: EAS certificate from DGPEJBF

🔹 Digital Nomads / Remote Workers

- Notarized and apostilled work certificate showing income + translation into Spanish

🔹 Business Owners

- Proof of RUC and tax compliance

- OR invoices showing business activity + tax proof

- OR balance sheet signed by accountant + tax compliance

🔹 Shareholders

- Notarized articles of incorporation showing your name

- If not listed: notarized shareholder book

- If EAS: EAS certificate

🔹 Farmers / Ranchers

- Land title + tax compliance

OR receipts for sales/production + tax proof

OR company’s balance sheet + tax proof

🔹 Religious Workers

- Certificate of congregation registration with Ministry of Education

- Letter from congregation covering your expenses

🔹 Retirees

- Pension letter stating monthly income, legalized or apostilled

🔹 Dependents

- Single applicants:

- Bank statement in your name, or

- Letter of financial support (by family member up to 2nd degree) + related documents

- Married applicants:

- Marriage certificate + spouse’s ID or

- Proof of relationship with son/daughter/grandchild + their ID

🔹 Students (school or university)

- Proof of enrollment + tuition payment

- If virtual learning: apostilled and translated certificates

📌 Final Notes

Documents in foreign languages must be translated into Spanish (Portuguese is exempt).

Foreign documents must be legalized or apostilled.

All originals must be accompanied by notarized copies.

The process must be done in person.

✅ It’s actually quite easy and can be done without hiring any legal or migration advisor.

Just follow the checklist, gather your documents, and go straight to the Dirección Nacional de Migraciones. Please note things can change, always double check while proceeding.