Need to Order Paraguayan passport? Heres a Quick Guide!

Okay, so I’ve been thinking about getting a Paraguayan passport for a while now, and I finally took the plunge. Let me tell you, it wasn’t as straightforward as I thought it would be. I started off by doing some digging online, trying to figure out what the heck I needed to do.

First thing I found out was that I couldn’t just waltz in and get a passport like buying a loaf of bread. Apparently, you gotta be a Paraguayan national, which I’m not. So, step one was figuring out how to become a national. Turns out, you can’t just buy your way into citizenship. Bummer, right? You gotta go through the whole permanent residency thing first, and let me tell you, that’s a whole process in itself.

I started by gathering all the info I could about permanent residency. I read somewhere that if you’re from a country that needs a visa to get into Paraguay, you’re looking at an investment of around 70,000 USD. And you must have a clean criminal record. Sheesh, that’s a chunk of change! But, I was determined, so I kept going.

After a lot of back and forth, I finally got the Paraguay Passport Application Form. Filled that bad boy out, making sure every “i” was dotted and every “t” was crossed. It was like doing my taxes, but way more intense. Once that was done, I had to figure out where to submit it. I found out you could either do it in person at the Consular’s office or apply online. I chose the latter, because, you know, convenience.

Now, here’s a kicker – you gotta be eligible to get the passport. I guess that makes sense, but it was still another hurdle. And it’s not just about filling out a form; you also gotta pay a fee, naturally. Oh, and get this, you have to pick it up in person. Unless you were registered in their Official Consular Records, then maybe you can get it by mail. Talk about a rollercoaster of requirements!

• Get the residency
• Fill out the application form
• Pay the fee
• Pick it up in person

I also learned a bit about dual nationality while I was at it. Seems like most kids born in Paraguay are automatically Paraguayan citizens, even if they’re also citizens of another country, like the U.S. But, here’s the twist – Paraguay doesn’t accept dual nationality, at least not the American/Paraguayan combo. So, if you’re thinking of going down that road, better think twice.

Anyway, after all that, I finally made it! It was a journey, let me tell you. But, I’m now the proud owner of a Paraguayan passport. And a lot poorer. Just kidding, but seriously, it was quite the investment, both time and money-wise. So, if you’re thinking of doing the same, be prepared for a wild ride. It’s doable, but definitely not a walk in the park.

Would I do it again?

Probably not. But hey, at least I got a cool new passport out of it. And a story to tell, right?