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Panama vs Paraguay: every pathway compared
Investment, timeline, visit rules, and citizenship across all twelve routes.
Both countries share
Foreign income tax0% (territorial system)
Dual citizenshipParaguay: allowed · Panama: oath required
BankingParaguay: developing · Panama: excellent
Paraguay6 pathways
2-year track to permanent
Most flexible
Standard temporary residency
No investment, no pension, no job required. Converts to permanent after 2 years.
Investment requiredNone
Direct path to permanent
Retirees
Jubilado (pension visa)
$1,300/month pension deposited into a Paraguayan bank. Direct permanent residency.
Investment requiredNone (pension)
Business owners
SUACE ($70K business investment)
Form a company, hire 2+ Paraguayan employees, invest $70K+. Direct permanent residency.
Investment required$70,000+
Investor Pass · New 2026
Real estate ($200K)
Buy qualifying property. No business plan, no employees. Title deed stays in your name 2 years.
Investment required$200,000
Investor Pass · New 2026
Securities ($200K)
Invest through a Paraguayan-regulated brokerage. No business plan, no employees. Account active 2 years.
Investment required$200,000
Investor Pass · New 2026
Tourism ($150K)
Tourism business investment. Business plan + Ministry of Tourism permit required. Lowest threshold.
Investment required$150,000
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