The Process, Step 6: Get Cédula, And Everything Else (Full Details)
Getting residency in Paraguay, Step 6: Everything you need to know, and everything you can expect

Within approximately two weeks, you will have your Cedula - your Paraguayan National ID card. With this, you can now do anything else you want to do, such as:

(1) Get a tax number (RUC) - you need this if you want to become a full tax resident

(2) Open a bank account

(3) Get a mobile phone contract/post-paid SIM card

(4) Rent a property long-term (in most cases, the landlord will only want to rent to someone with a Cedula)

(5) Get utilities (electricity/water/internet etc) in your own name at a property that you rent or own

(6) Get a Paraguayan driving license

(7) Get a job

(8) Set up any type of Paraguayan company or other legal entity

(9) Own/lease a car/motorbike

...and many more. Basically, pretty much anything which is "official" in any way, or is recorded somewhere, or forms the basis of a legal contract, usually requires your Cedula information.

If you would like any help with any of the above, our team will introduce you to people in our network that specialise in whatever it is that you want to do.

Your residency process is now complete - congratulations! Enjoy Paraguay 🙂