ignatia
English expat in Paraguay
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English
Lives in asuncion
Registration: 26 July 2010
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internet service providers
we have been using a 3g usb internet modem from tigo for internet for 3 years now and have been satisfied with it until recently. it was occasionally slow but has now become very slow all the time. we want to change our contract and not sure what ... Read More
Buying a car by remzi
Hi All I'm trying to understand the process after buying a car in Paraguay (let's assume in Asuncion): What do I need to do when I buy a new car ? What do I need to do when I buy a used car ? in term of: - insurance - legal registration I tried ...
I think the green card that the insurance companies provide is different. This is a card that shows you have insurance cover for driving abroad. The cedula verde that jfinestra is referring to is part of the car registration document. This can take ... Read More
Buying a car by remzi
Hi All I'm trying to understand the process after buying a car in Paraguay (let's assume in Asuncion): What do I need to do when I buy a new car ? What do I need to do when I buy a used car ? in term of: - insurance - legal registration I tried ...
The answer that capleo has given is correct. I would like to add some observations as a foreigner with regard to buying a car. The process is totally different from that in uk for example and it would be easy to misunderstand the process and pay for ... Read More
paraguay enquiries by ignatia
hello, there have been a few enquiries re paraguay recently by people from phillipines desiring to learn about obtaining permanent residency. for anyone interested, the following threads on the paraguay forum should be of help: retiree seeks ...
here are the links, i hope they are helpful retiree seeks immigration info by roav 2011/03/02 /forum/viewtopic.php?id=72627 paraguay passport info by john 07 ... Read More
paraguay enquiries
hello, there have been a few enquiries re paraguay recently by people from phillipines desiring to learn about obtaining permanent residency. for anyone interested, the following threads on the paraguay forum should be of help: retiree seeks ... Read More
Immigration: Resident Visa? by 9thWave
Gracias to everyone who posts helpful information on this forum. Someone posted this link to for immigration requirements. http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html I downloaded the visa application (the hyperlink is in the text at the ...
hello 9th wave, my husband was in same situation when applying for tourist visa in london. he put the question directly to the consulate staff and they advised that this was the correct form and procedure. he obtained permanent residency via this ... Read More
Quiet hostel(s) in Asuncion? by muffiemae
Hi, everyone - I'll be coming to Asuncion for a couple of weeks, probably in June. I like to stay in a hostel if possible because: (1) I like to prepare most of my meals myself; (2) I like to be able to interact with other travelers - a great way to ...
Another possibility is the hotel El Lapacho on Republica Dominica 543. lapacho.com.py/es/index.html It appears to be a house from the front and has no sign but goes back forever. It is run by an elderly gentleman and we were quoted $300 per month ... Read More
chilean brokerage advice
hello, i am a uk citizen with permanent residency/ cedula in paraguay. i would like information regarding an online brokerage that would give me access to shares traded on the santiago exchange. i have no plans to obtain chilean residency. many ... Read More
Medical Certificate For Residency by ignatia
Hi Has anyone used a private doctor for the medical tests for resisency? I have found that it is taking a long time to get mine done. Would one doctor be able to do all the medical, psychological and skin tests? If available I believe that they ...
hi the consulate in uk advised me not to get the medical cert before coming to paraguay. this was because it would have to be translated adding extra expense. i am not sure whether it would need to be legalised. obtaining the medical certificate ... Read More
Residence permit / paper work and documents by barrister_py
For the process, it is basically as follow: - first go to a bank an open a bank account with at least 5,000 USD. this would help you prove you have sufficient funds on your application for residency. I recommend you Banco Vision for a saving ...
hi the documents mentioned need to be legalised in their country of origin, then when you come to paraguay they need to be legalised again at the ministry for foreign affairs. apostilled docs still need to be legalised in country of origin. ... Read More
abandoned puppies help! by ignatia
this is only for those of you living in asuncion. we found six new puppies abandoned in the street in the rubbish. eyes still closed and they have a good suck response. does anyone have or know someone who has a lactating bitch available. we're ...
the kind people at adoptame.org.py arranged to have a lovely woman named miriam pick up the six puppies this evening. throughout this experience we have met people who have tolerated our very limited spanish and come to the aid of those most ... Read More
abandoned puppies help!
this is only for those of you living in asuncion. we found six new puppies abandoned in the street in the rubbish. eyes still closed and they have a good suck response. does anyone have or know someone who has a lactating bitch available. we're ... Read More
Residence permit / paper work and documents by barrister_py
For the process, it is basically as follow: - first go to a bank an open a bank account with at least 5,000 USD. this would help you prove you have sufficient funds on your application for residency. I recommend you Banco Vision for a saving ...
For residency purposes visas now have to be legalised along with other documents. This is done at the ministry for exteriors on 14th May up on piso 11, next door to where they are usually done. Take a copy of your passport and visa. They do not ... Read More
Residence permit / paper work and documents by barrister_py
For the process, it is basically as follow: - first go to a bank an open a bank account with at least 5,000 USD. this would help you prove you have sufficient funds on your application for residency. I recommend you Banco Vision for a saving ...
For home country police checks of citizens of one country who reside in another, it is necessary to produce proof that you have lived in your adopted country. The stamp or letter granting residency is not acceptable. It is necessary to produce ... Read More
Medical Certificate For Residency
Hi Has anyone used a private doctor for the medical tests for resisency? I have found that it is taking a long time to get mine done. Would one doctor be able to do all the medical, psychological and skin tests? If available I believe that they ... Read More