ECONOMIC AND IMMIGRATION UPDATE IN PARAGUAY:

RELEVANT NEWS (2025-2026)

Published by: Services and Investments LLC

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1. HISTORIC 35% INCREASE IN FOREIGN RESIDENCY APPROVALS (2025-2026)

The migratory influx into Paraguay has reached record-breaking figures. According to the latest consolidated official data, the issuance of residency permits to foreign nationals experienced a 35% year-over-year increase. This demographic and capital growth is heavily led by citizens from Argentina and Brazil (which combined account for over 60% of all applications), followed by a steady flow of investors and independent professionals from Western Europe. This massive influx has driven direct positive pressure on Asunción's rental real estate market and the overall demand for corporate consulting services.

2. DIGITALIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF IMMIGRATION DEMAND

In order to efficiently process this 35% surge in applications, the National Directorate of Migration successfully deployed a 100% electronic filing system for temporary residencies. By eliminating mandatory in-person appointments during the initial stages and enabling the remote upload of apostilled documentation, the agency successfully optimized processing timelines to an average of 45 to 60 days, preventing bureaucratic bottlenecks despite the heavy wave of new residents.

3. BANKING COMPLIANCE ADJUSTMENTS DRIVEN BY CAPITAL INFLOWS

The heavy arrival of new residents and foreign capital prompted the Superintendency of Banks of the Central Bank of Paraguay (BCP) and SEPRELAD to tighten due diligence controls. Currently, local commercial banks strictly require foreign applicants to demonstrate a legal or economic tie to the country—such as proof of a pending residency application or the formal incorporation of a local business entity (EAS or SRL). This measure aims to safeguard the local financial system while upholding international transparency standards.

4. IMPACT ON THE CORPORATE MARKET AND DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE

The relocation of international corporations and highly skilled professionals has accelerated the occupancy rates of premium corporate real estate within Asunción's financial district, showing a significantly higher square-meter absorption compared to previous periods. In response to this demand for global connectivity, recent upgrades to the sovereign fiber-optic network have enhanced speed and stability, solidifying the country's position as a competitive hub for global service exports.