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Apostille for Paraguay

Paraguay’s residency rules attract people looking for a straightforward permanent residence in South America, and its free-trade zones attract Indian exporters. Paraguay joined the Hague Apostille Convention with effect from 30 August 2014, so Indian public documents are authenticated with the MEA apostille. INFINITYGRO completes the apostille for Paraguay in Delhi.

  • Temporary residency
  • Permanent residency
  • Investor (SUACE)
  • Trade & free zones
  • Marriage
  • Family
  • Company set-up
  • Power of attorney
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Indian document → MEA apostille → Paraguay
Quick answer

The apostille for Paraguay is placed by the MEA on Indian documents after verification at source – nothing extra for a Passport Seva PCC, the home department or SDM for birth and marriage certificates, a chamber of commerce for company documents. Paraguay’s Dirección General de Migraciones and notaries accept them with a Spanish translation by a traductor público matriculado.

🇵🇾Apostille sinceAug 2014
🪪Popular forresidency
📝Traductor públicoSpanish
🏛️Embassy stampnot required
Embassy or apostille?

Paraguay embassy attestation is not needed – the apostille for Paraguay is

Paraguay has applied the Convention since 2014 and it applies with India, so the Paraguayan consulate does not legalise apostilled Indian documents.

A residency application in Asunción usually starts with an apostilled police clearance and birth certificate, translated into Spanish by a registered public translator. Investors and exporters add apostilled company documents.

Documents

Documents we apostille for Paraguay

Paraguay residency and trade files usually include:

DocumentRoute in IndiaWho asks for it in Paraguay
Passport Seva PCCMEA apostille directlyTemporary and permanent residency
Birth certificateHome department or SDM → MEA apostilleResidency, family
Marriage certificateHome department or SDM → MEA apostilleSpouse residency
Certificate of incorporation, board resolutionChamber of commerce → MEA apostilleInvestor residency, company set-up
Power of attorneyNotary → SDM → MEA apostilleLocal representative
DegreeState education department or university → MEA apostilleWork
Single-status affidavitNotary → SDM → MEA apostilleMarriage in Paraguay
Your purpose

Why people need an apostille for Paraguay

🪪

Residency

PCC and birth certificate apostilled for Migraciones.

💼

Investment

Company papers apostilled for investor routes.

📦

Free-zone trade

Company documents apostilled for distributors.

👪

Family

Marriage and birth certificates apostilled.

💍

Marriage

Civil documents apostilled.

📝

Representation

POAs apostilled.

Translation

Spanish translation for Paraguay

Paraguayan authorities usually need translations by a traductor público matriculado, made after the apostille. We provide Spanish drafts from apostilled originals to speed up the final translation.

See our Spanish translation services.

Sample

Apostille for Paraguay sample

Apostille for Paraguay sample: Indian document with notary and SDM stamps and the MEA apostille sticker with QR code, used for residency in Paraguay
Apostille for Paraguay sample – the MEA apostille for residency files.

Migraciones in Asunción reads the apostille for Paraguay through the registered translator’s Spanish version and can check the QR code online. On a PCC, the sticker sits directly on the certificate. Details are blurred.

How it works

Steps for the apostille for Paraguay

  1. Residency or trade?We list the papers for the apostille for Paraguay.
  2. PCC freshnessMigraciones prefers a recent police clearance – we advise on timing.
  3. Send originalsCourier or visit us.
  4. Verification and MEAThen the apostille.
  5. ReturnTracked courier; scans for your Asunción facilitator.

Can you visit Delhi? You are welcome to hand over your documents and collect the signed translation at our office in New Ashok Nagar. From another state or country, just email or WhatsApp a clear scan – the soft copy comes back by email and the signed, stamped copy by Blue Dart or another reputed, fully tracked courier.

Fees

Apostille for Paraguay – fees

ONLY MEA APOSTILLE
₹1,000
per document

The Passport Seva PCC – the core residency document – needs only the MEA apostille.

NOTARY + SDM + MEA APOSTILLE
₹1,500
per document

Powers of attorney appointing a Paraguayan representative are notarised, SDM-attested and apostilled.

Birth-certificate verification, chamber attestation and Spanish translation are quoted separately. WhatsApp us for a Paraguay quote.

Paraguayan residency facilitators often handle the in-country steps for foreigners. Send them scans as soon as the apostille for Paraguay is done so they can book your appointment, then carry the originals when you travel.

Exporters using Paraguay’s free trade zones to reach Mercosur markets may need apostilled distribution agreements as well as company documents.

FAQs

Apostille for Paraguay – FAQs

Has Paraguay joined the Apostille Convention?

Yes, with effect from 30 August 2014; it applies with India.

What do I need for residency?

Usually an apostilled PCC and birth certificate, with Spanish translations; check with Migraciones for your category.

Who must translate?

A traductor público matriculado in Paraguay.

How much does it cost?

₹1,000 per document for the MEA apostille; ₹1,500 for POAs with notary and SDM.

Can exporters use the apostille?

Yes – for company documents and distribution agreements, after chamber attestation.

Is a consular stamp still needed?

No.

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Last updated: 27 October 2026 · INFINITYGRO apostille desk, New Ashok Nagar, Delhi