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There are many situations where obtaining a background check in Paraguay<\/strong> can be crucial, especially when seeking residency in the country. For those applying for temporary or permanent residency, it’s necessary to submit three background checks: one from their home country, one from Interpol, and one issued directly by the Paraguayan police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also known as a police clearance certificate<\/em><\/strong> or certificate of good conduct<\/em>, depending on the nation of request, this document verifies whether an individual has had any legal issues throughout their life. In this guide, we’ll explain how to obtain a background check directly from Paraguay, how to request one from a foreign nation while in the country, and how to obtain the one issued by the Interpol<\/strong> office in Asunci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you need to obtain a background check in Paraguay or require assistance with the residency process, feel free to email us<\/a><\/strong>, and we’ll be happy to help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to request a Paraguayan background check<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For foreigners in Paraguay, the relevant document is the certificado de antecedentes informatico para extranjeros<\/em>. Remember that in Paraguay, if you have a c\u00e9dula, you won’t be considered a “foreigner”. You can request this document to the IT Department<\/strong> of the National Police in Asunci\u00f3n, and its purpose is to demonstrate that the applicant has no criminal history in Paraguay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To request this document, simply provide a copy of your passport authenticated by a Paraguayan notary. It’s essential to remember that the police will only accept an authenticated copy, as the original passport won’t be valid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The document takes 24 hours to be ready and is very affordable too, costing just 63,000 guaran\u00ed (around $9). The certificate is valid for three months<\/strong> from the date of issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IT Department of the Paraguayan Police is open from 07:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. It’s located at Ytororo 704 in the Mcal Estigarribia neighborhood, near the famous Villa Morra area and our office.<\/p>\n\n\n

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An example of certificate issued by the IT Department of the Police<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Criminal record certificate for c\u00e9dula holders<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you have obtained your c\u00e9dula, you are no longer considered a foreigner<\/strong>. Therefore, the police record certificate for foreigners is no longer applicable to your situation. The relevant document in this case becomes the Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales<\/strong><\/em>, which can be requested directly at the Department of Identifications (Campos Cervera 6162, Asunci\u00f3n). This is the background check that you will need, for instance, to convert temporary residency into permanent<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are two ways<\/strong> to obtain a local police certificate for residents and citizens of Paraguay:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. In person at the Department of Identifications<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Online, using the Portal Paraguay app<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    This the digital version of the Certificado de Antecedentes Policiales<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

    In both cases the document will be legally valid in Paraguay. If needed, it can be apostilled at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to make it recognized as valid in all the countries that have signed the Hague Convention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Requesting an international background check (Interpol)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Another necessary document for the residency process is the international background check by the Interpol. In this case, the document proves that the applicant has no international legal issues<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To obtain the certificate, you need to visit the Interpol office at Cnel. Gracia N\u00ba 468, again open from 07:00 to 17:00, Monday to Friday. Alternatively, you can authorize another person<\/strong> to request and collect the certificate, provided they present a notarized document granting power of attorney. The required documentation includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n