Pman
Dutch expat in Paraguay
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Registration: 21 June 2010
Receiving mail in Paraguay
Do any of you have experience receiving mail from abroad? I'm talking about regular mail, not DHL, etc. If somedbody just puts my home adress on it, I suspect it won't be delivered at this adress but will strand at the post office. Do I need ... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
It's pretty obvious that Comevisitparaguay is either Ms Neufeld herself or someone who knows her. I have no problem with people here who offer their services here under their own name like some other lawyers on this forum, but this is pretty ... Read More
Earn Dollars, Spend and Live on Guaranis by FreeRangeJoel
I've been a [url=http://www.whyparaguay.com/blog/2013/2/22/the-new-routine-musings-of-a-telecommuter]telecommuter[/url] for the past 3 years, and after securing my methods of getting paid without hassle, I was able to move to Paraguay. I've already ...
Nice article, but I to disagree with you on the currency fluctuations being a good thing. When I first came to Paraguay about 3 years ago you got like 5500 guaranis for your dollar. Overtime, with some small downticks, the Guarani has gotten ... Read More
Banking in Paraguay by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Paraguay? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
Did you manage to open an account? Read More
Banking in Paraguay by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Paraguay? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
I think you made a wise decision going with Banco Regional, the Rabobank was the only major bank from the Netherlands that didn't need money from the goverment to stay alive during the financial crisis. I already have an account at Interfisa ... Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
I have a residency card but was told at the banco Regional just my cedula and passport isn't enough I need some sort of proof of income (contract, IVA, etc) even to open a "cuenta de ahorro". Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
Vida y residencia you can get at the police station in the neighbourhood you're staying at. You will need 2 witnesses (testigos), meaning 2 people from the neighbourhood have to give you a copy of their cedula, telephone number and adrss. I think ... Read More
Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion by Pman
The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up.
In the end I went to La Costa, I couldn't find the street where Dr. Neufeld is oocated on Google Maps and I didn't want to spend a lot of time looking for it in 40+ C. Doctora Lopez was lovely and did a great job cleaning my teeth The only bad ... Read More
Driving license in Paraguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a drivers licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
My experiences in Fernando de la Morra. Before I got my drivers license about a year ago I had literally 0 experience driving a car. I have a friend who knows the son of the head of the part of the municipality that arranges driving licenses, ... Read More
Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion by Pman
The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up.
Cheers, I will probably go sometime next week. I let you know how it went. Read More
Need recommendation for dentist in Asuncion
The tilte says it all really, no major work just a general check up. Read More
Building Materials by BrandTheBiggie
Hi there everyone, My name is Brandon. I have recently moved to Paraguay to help my uncle out in his business as he is getting old. He wishes to build a house for his own use from scratch. I have no idea where I can find materials to build a house. ...
I remember passing this place a few times, it's in Loma Pyta. They have some small pre-contructed houses in their lot. Not sure about the plywood. keter.com.py/index.html It would be nice if you can keep us updated here, I (and I'm sure others as ... Read More
Which bank opens accounts with passport by 3lckr
So far, I've been unsuccessful in finding a bank that would open an account where I can deposit initial $5K or other amount so that later present it to the immigration. Any recent experiences? Thank you!
What type of account did you open at BNF (ahorro, corriente)? Did you get a debit card? Read More
question for person who has permanent resident card by travel1000
I have a question toward permanent card itself. It is not question of cedula. Is the person's nationality or/and passport number on permanent resident card? or is only country of birth on the card like US green card ?Is card valid for indefinite ...
Never mind, I misunderstood the question Read More
Visiting Iguazu Falls from Cuidad del Este by Gabtar
After putting off visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil because of visa issues I decided to use the visa I obtained to visit Bonito to finally visit the falls as a daytrip from Cuidad del Este. The short version - I didn't need to wait. I took a taxi ...
You always need the carta verde when travelling to any Mercosur country by car (this is arranged by law), this is a liability insurance. Funny thing is we passed with a rented car first into Brazil and from Brazil into Argentina at the Puerto Iguazu ... Read More
Visiting Iguazu Falls from Cuidad del Este by Gabtar
After putting off visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil because of visa issues I decided to use the visa I obtained to visit Bonito to finally visit the falls as a daytrip from Cuidad del Este. The short version - I didn't need to wait. I took a taxi ...
One more thing, I aksed this in a seperate thread as well but it seems like you crossed into Brazil with your car so maybe you know the answer to my question. My plan is to take my car Paraguayn registered car into Brazil, do I need to get any ... Read More
Visiting Iguazu Falls from Cuidad del Este by Gabtar
After putting off visiting Iguazu Falls in Brazil because of visa issues I decided to use the visa I obtained to visit Bonito to finally visit the falls as a daytrip from Cuidad del Este. The short version - I didn't need to wait. I took a taxi ...
Just to get this right. I have a Paraguayan ID and foreign passport, do I need to get my passport stamped when leaving PY or just show the ID and passport? Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
You are a 100% correct, sorry I provided you with the wrong info, hostelbookers always fools me like that. Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
Just a quick tip. f you're going to stay in Portal del Sol or Palmas del Sol use hostelbookers.com! For some reason the prices are way lower than the normal prices (ever after ... Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
What would you call a "backpacker budget" ? In my opinion hostels here are a bit overpriced, but for example the Black Cat has the same prices as in 2010, but due to the weaker dollar and euro/stronger Guarani it has gotten a bit more expensive. ... Read More
Avoiding a bad decision, i have ticket IN but no ticket OUT by paulopereirra
Good day, I was testing my new Sim card from Paraguay. Its a prepaid card with roaming activated. I was able to acquire trought a virtual assistant i hired on odesk.com, that shipped it to my place in Portugal. During that process i realize i may ...
For what it's worth, in my experience the CDE border crossing is way busier than the Clorinds crossing. Read More
Telecommunications in Paraguay by Yud
Hello dear Members, Can you please list some of the main [b]Internet Service providers[/b] in Paraguay? You may also include the cost related to their Internet subscription. Another issue related to the telecommunication topic, is [b]mobile ...
Yes, I used Netflix, first month is free. Read More
Telecommunications in Paraguay by Yud
Hello dear Members, Can you please list some of the main [b]Internet Service providers[/b] in Paraguay? You may also include the cost related to their Internet subscription. Another issue related to the telecommunication topic, is [b]mobile ...
Copaco provides the internet ntework to the all companies that peter told you.. it works very good! cheersThat's the problem, right? They have the monopoly, that's wy internet is so ridiculously overpriced in Paraguay($140/month for a 5 megas ... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
I definitely agree with the post below. I'm in Py right now and after applying for residency last July with the help of Jeronimo Finestra, on this trip he facilitated getting my residency card AND my cedula in record time. In response to the person ... 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 want to travel to Brazil for a few months in a car with Paraguayan plates, I understood that you need a carta verde. It seems that some insurances companies have this already included in some of their "polizas". I find it really hard to find out ... Read More
Drivers license by redwingpy
Can I just use my US drivers license to operate a car here in PY? Going to a municipalidad is such a pain in the butt.
I don't have a foreign driver's license and I would like to get my first driving license here. I'm probabaly going to take some classes with the Touring Club, it seems the most legit escuela de conducir in Asuncion. Where do I need to go and what ... Read More
Military duty required of Paraguay Citizens? by Placeinthesun
Hi everyone, I am thinking about getting residency and ultimately citizenship to Paraguay. Is military duty required of citizens to Paraguay? Obviously I do not want to do so, but trying to make sure what the rules are about this. Can anyone ...
You could have googled that yourself, anyway here's what wikipedia has to say about his. "Paraguay has compulsory military service, and all 18-year-old males and 17-year-olds in the year of their 18th birthday are liable for one year of active ... Read More
Local transportation around Asuncion
Some normal taxis also do long distance, you arrange a price per kilometerwith the driver beforehand. Read More
cooperativas by Pman
One more thread in my series of threads about stuff in Paraguay I want to know more about. From my understanding cooperativas seem to have a lot of influence in Paraguay. They also offer services that a bank would offer. The wikipedia page about ...
So if you want to move a large amount of money, let's say you want to transfer money from/to your foreign bank account or you want to transfer money to buy a property for example you always need a cuenta corriente? I have been looking on the ... Read More
cooperativas by Pman
One more thread in my series of threads about stuff in Paraguay I want to know more about. From my understanding cooperativas seem to have a lot of influence in Paraguay. They also offer services that a bank would offer. The wikipedia page about ...
Is there a difference with a cuenta de ahorro from a normal bank and one from a cooperativa? You can get a debit card with your cuenta there, but can you also tranfer money to other accounts with other (foreign) banks? Read More
cooperativas
One more thread in my series of threads about stuff in Paraguay I want to know more about. From my understanding cooperativas seem to have a lot of influence in Paraguay. They also offer services that a bank would offer. The wikipedia page about ... Read More
Taxes by Pman
I always tought that Paraguay had a 0% Income Tax, but now I'm reading that last year they introduced Income Tax of 10%(Wich only apllies to the top %, beacause of a pretty high). I found ...
Do you know if foreign earned Iconme is taxable as well as a resident of Paraguay? Do people that not have enough income to pay taxes still have to file there income to the Paraguayan version of the IRS? I'm also questioning myself why there are ... Read More
Taxes by Pman
I always tought that Paraguay had a 0% Income Tax, but now I'm reading that last year they introduced Income Tax of 10%(Wich only apllies to the top %, beacause of a pretty high). I found ...
It would be applied to those earning 20 times the minimum wage (or 10x cant remember) but you can discount any expenses like food, entertainment etc etc.So for example; I buy a coffee at Havana and get a receipt I can deduct it from my personal ... Read More
Taxes
I always tought that Paraguay had a 0% Income Tax, but now I'm reading that last year they introduced Income Tax of 10%(Wich only apllies to the top %, beacause of a pretty high). I found ... Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
Nazareth is a ripoff. I went there to see the appartements. They had 1 available, wich was a small 2 bedroom appartement. Asking price was US$ 700/month without negotiating. We didn't even bother to negiotate the price because we didn't like ... Read More
Don Gerado Apartments by muffiemae
Is anyone familiar with this place? The place looks great from their web site, and they advertise a monthly rate as well....$500 for one person. HOWEVER, they do NOT reply to emails, which makes me a little leery. So I'm just wondering if anyone is ...
I appreciate GOOD customer service. I've had prompt and helpful replies from Lilia Valdez at the Black Cat. Contrary to what someone else posted, they do have private rooms (a bath is shared with 2 other private rooms) and Lilia even sent me ... Read More
Starting a business in Paraguay by Pman
I have no concrete plans, this is just out of interest. How hard is it to start a business in Paraguay (lots of bureaucracy, paperwork?)? -I guess you have to register at the Camber of Comererce, but what else do you need to oficially do? -When ...
Great info guys, thanks a lot! Does anybody know if there are different regulations for opening for example a restaurant or a hotel. 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 ...
Let's say I want to work on the internet and want to get a residency visa, are they going to deny it? Since I didn't go to the university I don't comply with any of these points. 11-Título Profesional a nivel universitario (*) 12-O Contrato de ... Read More
Starting a business in Paraguay by Pman
I have no concrete plans, this is just out of interest. How hard is it to start a business in Paraguay (lots of bureaucracy, paperwork?)? -I guess you have to register at the Camber of Comererce, but what else do you need to oficially do? -When ...
So you actually can run the shop without the permission from the municipality as long as you can stand the BS from the inspector? What is going to happen if you never get the permission from the municipality, do they give a solid reason not to give ... Read More
Starting a business in Paraguay
I have no concrete plans, this is just out of interest. How hard is it to start a business in Paraguay (lots of bureaucracy, paperwork?)? -I guess you have to register at the Camber of Comererce, but what else do you need to oficially do? -When ... Read More
Telecommunications in Paraguay by Yud
Hello dear Members, Can you please list some of the main [b]Internet Service providers[/b] in Paraguay? You may also include the cost related to their Internet subscription. Another issue related to the telecommunication topic, is [b]mobile ...
We had internet thru Fibertel and paid $80/month for a 5 megas line. For some reason you hardly couldn't get it up to 1 mega while browsing the internet or watching videos on youtube (we tested this on speedtest.net), but streaming and downloading ... Read More
Health care in Paraguay by Yud
Hello everyone, One among the various issue that many expatriates usually raise is [i]Health Care[/i]. So, I think it would be very interesting and helpful to start a topic about [u]Health[/u]. > So, can you please list some of the private ...
Ok I'm not an expert on this, but I just would like to say that if you're not in an emergency and close to the Argentinian border, got to a public clinic in Argentina they are free and of way better quality than the ones in Paraguay ( a lot of ... Read More
Banking in Paraguay by Yud
Hello dear members, Can you recommend some financial institutions i.e. Commercial Banks in Paraguay? [b]What about their facilities they offer?[/b] For example: [i][Internet Banking, Credit Facilities, ATM's machine availability throughout the ...
One of the steps of obtaining the permanent residency in Paraguay is to deposit $US 5000 in a Parguayan bank account. I heard there are some problems wih opening a bank account without owining a Paraguayan cedula. In your experience what banks are ... Read More
Quiet hostel(s) in Asuncion?
Black Cat doesn't have private rooms, they have 3 rooms where you sleep with 7 other people. The hostel is not that nice actually, but the "ambient" (can't come up with the correct english word sorry) is really good and the owners are really nice ... Read More