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Retire in Paraguay: residency, budget and healthcare

Before moving, prepare proof of your pension, compare housing and price healthcare for your age. This path connects dated evidence and practical next steps while the health insurance ranking awaits specialist review.

4 decisions before settling

  1. 1

    Prepare residency

    Migraciones publishes temporary and permanent routes. When changing to permanent residency, retirees must show a pension certificate with the amount and payment channel, legalized or apostilled under the rule effective since July 2026.

  2. 2

    Choose a city and home

    The city ranking compares services, rents and travel times. Asunción also has neighborhood figures and a lease guide. Set the asking rent against your pension before reserving.

  3. 3

    Build a budget

    Cost guides show prices and survey dates. Opening a bank account depends on identity and income documents; one bank publishes requirements for pensioners.

  4. 4

    Check healthcare access

    The insurance guide lists coverage and exclusions to request in writing. Specialist review is still needed before a ranking can be published. Check travel time to medical facilities from the home you choose.

Pension proof and healthcare are separate decisions

Migraciones asks for pension amount and payment channel as proof for permanent residency under its 2026 solvency rule. Insurance acceptance and age limits must be confirmed with each provider.

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