Paraguay Residency for Americans
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American Residency Cost Summary
DIY Estimated Total
~$725
With Lawyer
$2,125-$2,325
United States-Specific Costs
Government Fees
$357
Apostille
~$200
FBI Identity History Summary
~$18
Translations
~$150
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American Paraguay Residency FAQs
How much does Paraguay residency cost for Americans?
For American citizens, Paraguay residency costs approximately $2,000-2,500 with a lawyer or $830 DIY. This includes $357 government fees, $200 apostille costs (State Dept), $18 FBI background check, $150 translations, and optionally $1,400-1,600 lawyer fees.
Do Americans need an FBI background check for Paraguay?
Yes. American citizens must obtain an FBI Identity History Summary for $18. State-level background checks are NOT accepted. The FBI check must then be apostilled through the U.S. Department of State (federal apostille, not state-level).
How long does the FBI background check take?
FBI background checks take 3-5 weeks to process. Apostille through the Department of State adds another 4-8 weeks by mail or 1-2 weeks expedited. Start this process 2-3 months before your planned Paraguay arrival.
Do US citizens still pay US taxes in Paraguay?
US citizens must file US taxes regardless of residence. However, the Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) allows excluding up to $130,000 (2025) of foreign-earned income. Combined with Paraguay 0% foreign income tax, many Americans pay minimal to zero total tax.
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