9thWave
American expat in Paraguay
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About me
American
Lives in Asuncion
Registration: 07 June 2011
Teaching English in Peru
There are many language schools that hire native English speakers to teach English in Peru. It is generally not necessary to have a degree or a TESOL designation to get a job. Lima, Cusco, and other large towns are good places to look. I chose to ... 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 ...
Yes, johnbarley, when you receive your fingerprint card /background check from the FBI, you must send it to the PY embassy to be certified. You must also have it certified again in Paraguay. It is a generic record, but remember, it is only valid ... 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 ...
John Barley. 1. A French birth certificate should be legalized at the PY embassy in Paris. 2. The FBI fingerprint & background check must be done within 6 months of applying for residency. Wait until you get to PY for this. You can get a ... Read More
Public transportation in Paraguay
It depends on who you talk to. Some say the buses are safe, others say they are not. I have ridden them during the day with other people and had no trouble. A young man even offered me his seat. Many of the buses are in poor condition, but ... Read More
Retiree seeks immigration info by roav
Hello, My name is Rob, I am retired and have been living in the Philippines for the past 5, 1/2 years. I'd like to relocate to Paraguay in the not to distant future. I would like to know exactly what documents one needs to submit too Paraguay ...
Asantander: What do you mean, "you must use the carnet within a prescribed period of time to obtain the cedula" ?? Use the carnet how? Read More
Emergency: Housing Needed Immediately by 9thWave
Please help! I am flying into Asuncion on Wednesday, 24 August. I had an apartment lined up for me and my cat, but the landlord told me today that they rented it out from under me. Now we are screwed! We are homeless. My cat is already feeling ...
Good news! Thanks to Capelo, Nico, and majbjb, I have found another apartment. I am deeply grateful for their willingness to make phone calls and help me in my time of need. You have restored my faith in people. Thanks also to this forum for ... Read More
Emergency: Housing Needed Immediately by 9thWave
Please help! I am flying into Asuncion on Wednesday, 24 August. I had an apartment lined up for me and my cat, but the landlord told me today that they rented it out from under me. Now we are screwed! We are homeless. My cat is already feeling ...
I have tried the Paraguay classifieds mentioned by Armand above. There are no rentals listed and there have been no replies to the want ad I posted several months ago. Right now, I am staying in a hotel with my cat, waiting for my flight to ... Read More
Emergency: Housing Needed Immediately
Please help! I am flying into Asuncion on Wednesday, 24 August. I had an apartment lined up for me and my cat, but the landlord told me today that they rented it out from under me. Now we are screwed! We are homeless. My cat is already feeling ... Read More
Formalities to bring your pet in Paraguay
You need a certificate of health from a veterinarian written in Spanish, like this one: http://ec.europa.eu/food/animal/liveanimals/pets/sanco10767r4_es.pdf Your animal must be microchipped (for So.Am) and rabies vaccinated. Depending upon the ... Read More
Changing Money
How does someone change money from Euros to Guarani when they first arrive at the Asuncion airport? I assume there is some type of money changer at the airport. Is it a machine or a person? What do I look for / what is it called? I'd imagine ... 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 ...
I'm responding to a few questions here: FBI background check expiration date: I thought I read somewhere that the background check should be no older than 6 months. Shipping: I'm still trying to figure out the best method. Since I've heard ... 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.
You can apply for an international driver's license online at IDL: http://www.idlservice.com/ Read More
Banking Questions
Banco Atlas emailed me their requirements to open a savings account and I have some questions... What is a boleta de IPS? Do savings accounts limit the number of withdrawals one can make? Is it possible to buy a pre-paid debit card in Paraguay? (I ... Read More
Questions About Shipping
I plan to mail a few boxes of personal belongings when I move to Py. I hope you can help answer my questions. For books or clothing, for example, do I have to list each item and itemize a price list on the packing slip or can I just give a total ... 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. [url=http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html]http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html[/url] I downloaded the ...
Just so you know, the form I'm talking about is the initial visa application form you use just to get into the country. Alice has been recommended on this forum several times. She must be good, but I suspect, pricey. Care to give a ballpark ... 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. [url=http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html]http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html[/url] I downloaded the ...
I'm just nervous about signing a promise that says I won't apply for residency, when I know that's my plan. I don't want to be disqualified because I broke my word. 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. [url=http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html]http://www.embaparusa.gov.py/visas_english.html[/url] I downloaded the ...
Okay, since no one has answered my post, let me tell you what someone told me... The clause on the visa form which prohibits the applicant from applying for residency is apparently something new. I was advised to just sign it (thereby agreeing NOT ... Read More
Immigration: Resident Visa?
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 ... Read More
15% growth rate for Paraguay by cheshire
I saw the other day that Paraguay was the second fastest growing economy in the world last year with a gowth rate of just over 15% (IMF figures)....anyone know how is this happening??
I wonder if it has anything to do with Monsanto testing their GMO crops in Py. They're not usually labeled as such, but does anyone know if GMO foods are being sold in grocery stores or fed to livestock in Py? 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 ...
Hmmn, that's strange, lacanadiense. I tried that very thing yesterday... reducing your posted link to www.migraciones.gov.py I tried several times and couldn't get it to work. Today, it works fine. Is that a Paraguay snafoo? 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 ...
On the embassy site the shipping instructions say to mark your crates as "Diplomatic Cargo" and have them shipped to the embassy. Are these instructions for everyone or just for embassy employees? If I don't have a Py address when I arrive, can I ... 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 ...
Great information, thank you! The website http://www.migraciones.gov.py/secciones is not working. Any suggestions? Read More