Free tool · Updated July 2026

Paraguay Residency Cost Calculator

An itemized estimate of what residency in Paraguay really costs — built on the official DNM tariff scale (fees are set in jornales mínimos, so this tool recalculates automatically whenever the minimum wage changes) plus realistic market ranges for apostilles, translations and the cédula. Full context in the complete residency guide.

Your situation

Procedure to estimate

Temporary residency and the later change to permanent are two independent procedures, each filed separately with its own DNM fee.

Route (temporary stage)

Adults

Children

Estimated cost breakdown

Res. DNM 478/2026 · in force since 1 July 2026

Government fees are exact (cash rates); ancillary items are realistic 2026 market ranges. USD figures use ~Gs. 6,050/US$.

DNM arancel — temporary residency (Ley 6984/2022)

25 jornales × 1 applicant(s) · cash rate

Gs. 2,926,925

US$ 484

Apostilles in country of origin

Birth certificates, criminal records, civil status — varies by country

US$ 100–400

Sworn translations in Paraguay

Per-page rates × 1 document set(s)

US$ 100–250

Interpol certificate + police clearance

Local procedures in Asunción (clearances from age 14)

US$ 32–40

Notarizations

Authenticated copies and minor notary work

US$ 10–30

Cédula (temporary)

Identificaciones fee × 1

US$ 10–30

Estimated totalUS$ 736–1,234

Nationality matters: these ranges assume an Apostille Convention country with normal document issuance. If your country has no embassy in Paraguay or is not an apostille member, consular legalization through third countries can double or triple the document-related costs and add weeks of lead time.

Estimates only, excluding flights and accommodation. DNM fees are indexed to the minimum wage and change with every adjustment; the official table at migraciones.gov.py is the only binding source. This tool is not legal advice.

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