Before moving from Spain to Paraguay, check your immigration and tax position, prepare documents in Spain, and plan housing, healthcare and income for your first months.
An international move involves decisions with different deadlines. A certificate may take longer to legalise than a flat takes to find. Paraguayan immigration status alone does not settle your tax position in either country. Start with a clear account of your own circumstances.
Start with your reason for moving
A family with children, an employee working for a Spanish company and a founder need different plans. Record everyone's nationality, family situation, income sources, expected travel date and likely time in each country. These details guide immigration enquiries and an individual tax review.
- Check the applicable residence route with Paraguay's immigration authority.
- Ask qualified advisers whether you will retain tax obligations in Spain.
- Budget for temporary accommodation, transport, insurance and procedures.
Prepare documents before departure
Check the current official requirements before requesting certificates. Foreign documents may need an apostille or legalisation and, in some cases, a translation. Verify validity periods and presentation rules.
- Identity and personal records for every family member.
- Background certificates and documents concerning minors, when applicable.
- Secure digital copies and accessible originals.
Separate arrival from permanent setup
A temporary stay gives you time to visit homes, compare areas and test real journeys before signing a long lease. Families should ask schools directly about places, dates and records. Arrange healthcare and review medication needs with a health professional.
If you will work or receive payments in Paraguay, find out what your bank, clients and tax advisers will require. An identity card or bank account does not automatically change tax residence.
- Book temporary accommodation with time for viewings.
- Schedule procedures that require your physical presence.
- Keep a decision calendar for the first 90 days.
How Paraguay360 can help
We can coordinate document review, residence procedures, housing search and arrival services. If your move involves professional activity or a company, we can organise a discussion with the relevant specialists. Tell us where you are coming from and when you hope to arrive.
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