SUACE is the fast track. Where temporary residency takes 90–100 days and converts later, the investor route grants ten-year permanent residency from day one and processes in about a month.
Entrepreneurs and investors who want permanent residency immediately rather than starting on a two-year temporary permit. If you are establishing a business in Paraguay or can document economic solvency, this route skips the waiting period entirely.
Because the card is permanent from issue, the maintenance recommendation is a visit once every three years rather than annually.
| Temporary | SUACE investor | |
|---|---|---|
| Time to approval | 90–100 days | ~1 month |
| Status granted | 2-year temporary | 10-year permanent |
| Investment required | None | USD $70,000+ over 2 years |
| Time to permanent | 21 months | Immediate |
For most people the temporary route is the sensible choice — it costs nothing to enter and reaches the same destination. SUACE earns its place when the speed matters or when you are investing in Paraguay anyway.
Temporary residency typically takes 90–100 days from application to approval; then you apply for your Cédula and RUC. The SUACE investor route reaches permanent residency in about a month. You only need to be on the ground for 1–2 business days.
Yes. Your spouse and dependent children can be added to your application. Parents may qualify in certain cases. They go through a parallel process during the same trip to Asunción.
Paraguayan law does not require physical presence to maintain your residency. That said, we recommend temporary residents visit once a year and permanent residents once every three years to keep their file active and reinforce their ties to the country.
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