Can I get Paraguayan residency while living in the UAE?

Yes. You do not need to leave the UAE or live in Paraguay. You obtain a Paraguayan temporary residency and cédula, which you keep active with minimal presence, as a second residency alongside your UAE status.

Do I apostille my documents in the UAE?

The UAE joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2023, so documents issued in the Emirates can be apostilled locally. Documents from your country of nationality — birth certificate and police record — are apostilled in that country.

Does Paraguayan residency lower my tax if I am in the UAE?

For most people, no — the UAE already levies no personal income tax, so this is about diversification and a second base rather than reducing tax. Paraguayan residency and Paraguayan tax residency are distinct statuses.

Paraguay Residency from the UAE: A Second Base, Done-for-You

The UAE page: why Dubai expats add a Paraguayan second residency, the apostille route, and what it costs — from $1,600.

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Paraguay residency from the UAE is handled end to end from Asunción. Most people asking this are expats in Dubai or Abu Dhabi who want a second residency and a low-cost plan B, not a replacement for the UAE.

The base residency package — temporary residency plus your cédula (national ID) — starts at $1,600, in English.

Why people in the UAE add Paraguayan residency

A second base. The UAE is excellent, but it is one jurisdiction. A Paraguayan residency and cédula give you an independent second residency in a different region, kept active with minimal presence.
Low cost, no investment. Paraguay's ordinary residency route requires no property purchase or investment — unlike most "golden visa" options marketed in the Gulf.
A path to a second passport. Permanent residency leads, over time, to Paraguayan naturalisation.

What you need from the UAE

Documents. A birth certificate and a police clearance certificate from your country of nationality (not from the UAE, unless you are Emirati), each apostilled.
The apostille. The UAE joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2023, so documents issued in the Emirates can be apostilled locally; documents from your home country are apostilled there.
Sworn certified translations into Spanish.
Economic solvency under Resolución DNM 407/2026, in force since 6 July 2026.

How Paraguay residency from the UAE works

We validate your documents first, before you pay for apostilles and translations.
You fly to Paraguay and we file with you. The base package is built around two short trips, or one longer trip; a single visit is possible with the One Trip add-on on the pricing page.
You receive temporary residency and your cédula, valid up to two years and renewable.
Optional: RUC (tax ID), a tax-residency certificate, company formation and a local bank account.

A note on tax: the UAE already levies no personal income tax, so for most people this is about diversification and optionality, not lowering a tax bill. Paraguayan residency and Paraguayan tax residency are separate — we handle the residency and are explicit about what it does and does not change. See also our agency page and moving to Paraguay guide.

What it costs

From $1,600 for the base package. Add-ons are priced individually and billed once; Paraguayan government fees are included in the package. Full breakdown on the pricing page.

Common questions

Can I get Paraguayan residency while living in the UAE?: Yes. You do not need to leave the UAE or live in Paraguay. You obtain a Paraguayan temporary residency and cédula, which you keep active with minimal presence, as a second residency alongside your UAE status.
Do I apostille my documents in the UAE?: The UAE joined the Hague Apostille Convention in 2023, so documents issued in the Emirates can be apostilled locally. Documents from your country of nationality — birth certificate and police record — are apostilled in that country.
Does Paraguayan residency lower my tax if I am in the UAE?: For most people, no — the UAE already levies no personal income tax, so this is about diversification and a second base rather than reducing tax. Paraguayan residency and Paraguayan tax residency are distinct statuses.

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Our residency package is one transparent price with optional add-ons, and it includes the government fees above, so you can check the arithmetic yourself.

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Sources

Every legal, fee and procedural statement on this page is taken from the sources below and was checked on 2026-09-07. Where they change, this page changes.

Dirección Nacional de Migraciones — Residencia Temporal — Temporary residency: validity, requirements and fees
Dirección Nacional de Migraciones — Actualización del régimen de acreditación de solvencia económica — Resolución DNM N.° 407/2026 — categories, effective date and standard of proof
HCCH — Apostille Convention status table — Which states issue apostilles

This page is general information about Paraguayan rules as published by the authorities named above. It is not legal or tax advice for your circumstances, and immigration outcomes depend on your nationality, documents and individual case. See our legal and tax information disclaimer.