Complete Moving to Paraguay Checklist

A practical timeline-based checklist for your relocation. Everything you need to prepare before, during, and after your move.

Before You Travel (4–8 Weeks Before)

  • Obtain apostilled birth certificate
  • Obtain apostilled police clearance (last 3 years)
  • Obtain apostilled marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Get passport photos (specific Paraguayan requirements)
  • Gather bank statements (6 months, for KYC)
  • Get reference letter from your home bank
  • Prepare proof of address documentation
  • Book flights to Asunción
  • Book accommodation (recommend Villa Morra or Carmelitas area)
  • Send documents to LEALTIS for pre-validation

Document Preparation

  • Apostille all civil documents at your country's apostille authority
  • Translate documents if not in Spanish (LEALTIS handles translations in Paraguay)
  • Verify passport validity (6+ months remaining)
  • Prepare source of funds documentation (bank statements, tax returns, employment contracts)
  • Prepare SEPRELAD declaration (LEALTIS provides template)

During Your Trip (Operative Day)

  • Residency application at Migraciones
  • Police clearance from Policía Nacional
  • INTERPOL clearance
  • Sworn declarations
  • Notary appointment for company formation
  • Bank appointment (coordinated by LEALTIS)
  • Real estate tour
  • Open mobile phone account (personal use)

After Your Trip (2–6 Weeks)

  • Collect residency card (or have LEALTIS collect and ship)
  • Collect cédula (national ID)
  • Receive company formation documents
  • RUC registration confirmation
  • Bank account activation
  • Set up online banking access

Within 3 Months

  • Register with local healthcare provider
  • Set up utilities if renting long-term
  • Open personal bank account (after residency)
  • Get Paraguayan driving license
  • Register with your country's embassy
  • Set up tax residency documentation
  • File departure tax return in home country (if applicable)

Don't manage this alone

LEALTIS handles the entire checklist for you. From document preparation to bank account activation — one team, one process.

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