Citizenship in Paraguay

There are several ways to obtain citizenship in Paraguay. The decision to apply for it through one procedure or another depends on several factors, among which the means of immigration you used. As an overview, you can obtain Paraguayan citizenship by investment, marriage, or naturalization. They all have in common the fact that you need to obtain permanent residency first.

Our local agents specialize in helping foreign citizens with the golden visa program, and thus obtain indirect citizenship by investment in Paraguay in 2026. However, we will also present a few details on the other pathways.

The main ways to obtain citizenship in Paraguay

Here are the main pathways through which you can get a Paraguayan passport:

• descent, which is available for those who have at least one parent who is a citizen of this country;
• birth, which is the only direct way to obtain citizenship in Paraguay and is available only for children born here;
• naturalization.

Paraguayan naturalization is divided into other 3 means of acquisition:

1. simple naturalization, which implies obtaining permanent residency;
2. marriage;
3. naturalization by applying for permanent residency by investment.

Out of these obtaining a 2026 Paraguayan passport by investment comes to the attention of those who want to move with family members.

Our golden visa specialists can present all the available options through which you can obtain a passport here. However, we are also at your disposal with details on other golden visa countries in Latin America, such as Uruguay.

Access to indirect Paraguayan citizenship by investment through residency

Injecting capital into a country’s economy surely has its advantages, and in the case of Paraguay, obtaining a passport by investment, even if indirectly is fairly simple. Here are the conditions to meet:

• the investor must open a company in Paraguay;
• the minimum investment is USD 70,000;
• the amount above can be invested as USD 7,000 per year for a minimum period of 10 years;
• there is also the option of retirement through which the applicant must make an investment of the equivalent of 35 minimum monthly salaries in the form of a bank deposit.

Paraguay’s citizenship requirements in this case are more advantageous compared to simple naturalization, as it skips the condition to obtain temporary residence first.

We remind you that if you are interested in direct citizenship by investment countries, there are several alternatives, and our agents can help you decide.

How to obtain Paraguayan citizenship by marriage

Marrying a citizen of this country can enable the foreign spouse to obtain citizenship in Paraguay by naturalization. This way, the applicant is required to live in the country for a minimum period of 3 years prior to being issued a passport.

Citizenship applications are decided by the Supreme Court of Justice, which issues the naturalization certificate.

In terms of documents, Paraguay’s citizenship requirements for 2026 are not complex, especially when compared to the paperwork requested when applying for a golden visa.

Time frame and benefits of obtaining citizenship in Paraguay

The minimum period to reside in Paraguay for naturalization is 3 years, no matter the way you decide to apply. In terms of the benefits of securing a Paraguayan passport, we can mention the following:

• in the case of residency by investment, you only need to spend at least 183 days per year in Paraguay;
• once you obtain your passport, you will have visa-free access to more than 140 countries;
• you can benefit from an income tax of 10%, which is one of the lowest in South America.

Dual and multiple citizenship in Paraguay

The central authorities in Paraguay do not request applicants to give up their nationalities upon obtaining the Paraguayan one, however, this also depends on the country of origin of candidates.

When it comes to multiple nationalities, the Paraguayan Constitution stipulates that this is possible only by means of reciprocity international treaties. At the moment, Paraguay has such an agreement in place with Spain.

After securing a Paraguayan passport, holders can enter more than 146 countries without a visa or with one upon arrival, among which are the UK and most EU states.

How many people live in Paraguay?

At the beginning of 2026, Paraguay accounted for 7,061,029 inhabitants, according to the latest data compiled by the United Nations and cited by Worldometer. Also, Paraguay’s population rose by 1.17% from 2025. Moreover:

• the population is expected to further increase to 7,095,279 by the middle of the year;
• Paraguay ranks 109th by population on a global scale;
• at the beginning of the year 4,847,067 people were urban residents – 68.31% of the total population;
• the median age in Paraguay is 27.3 years, which makes it one of the youngest countries in the world and in South America.

The future also looks good for this country, as by 2030, its population is expected to increase by 1.1% annually, reaching a total of 7,407,618 at the end of the 4-year period.

No matter the way you want to apply for citizenship in Paraguay in 2026, please contact our local consultants for guidance.