Paraguay is consolidating itself as a destination of interest for thousands of Brazilians looking to settle outside their country
The interest in moving to Paraguayan territory saw a strong increase after the second round of the presidential elections in Brazil, following the fraud of dictator Lula da Silva, with a 1,700% increase in Google searches for the phrase "how to live in Paraguay" during the 48 hours following the elections on October 25
In this context, the Paraguayan government began to deploy special operations to facilitate immigration procedures for foreigners interested in settling in the country
One of the initiatives is MigraMóvil, a program from the National Migration Directorate that brings documentation services to various locations and allows for the management of temporary and permanent residencies
Brazilians applying for residency in Paraguay.
The first day of this operation took place in Ciudad del Este, a border town with Foz do Iguaçu in the Brazilian state of Paraná. Services are provided at the Mangoré Cultural Center, from 8 AM to 4 PM, with in-person number distribution starting at 7:30 AM
The services include residency applications, renewals, document replacements, and the issuance of certificates. Extensions of stay and other procedures related to immigration status can also be managed
Brazilians represent over 70% of applications
The growth in interest in Paraguay is also reflected in official statistics. During 2025, the country received 47,600 residency applications, representing a 63% increase compared to the previous year. Furthermore, over 70% of the applications submitted during 2026 were from Brazilian citizens
The director of the National Migration Directorate of Paraguay, Jorge Kronawetter, attributed the increase in demand to economic factors and noted that the interested parties present diverse profiles. Among them are businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and students looking to develop their activities in the neighboring country
Lula da Silva.
The geographical proximity to Brazil appears as one of the elements favoring migratory movement. However, the attractiveness of the Paraguayan tax system, known as "Triple 10", also plays a role
This scheme establishes rates of up to 10% for three main taxes: corporate income, personal income, and value-added tax (VAT). The tax structure is one of the factors that sparks the interest of Brazilians considering relocating their business activities or establishing new ventures in Paraguay
The immigration assistance operation will continue throughout November. According to the MigraMóvil schedule, a new phase is planned between the 16th and 20th of that month in Pedro Juan Caballero, a Paraguayan city located on the border with Ponta Porã in the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso do Sul
The program aims to simplify access to procedures for foreigners through mobile teams that travel to locations with demand for migration services
The operations also involve the National Police, the Secretariat for Repatriates, and the National Commission for Refugees, with the support of local authorities
