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Everything you need to know before you hit the road

Buying, renting and travelling through South America – we've got the answers.

Choosing a Vehicle

WHAT TYPE OF VEHICLES ARE AVAILABLE IN PARAGUAY?

You will most likely find anything you are looking for vans, crossovers,  SUVs and 4x4s of all sizes are readily and plentifully available, manual or automatic, diesel or petrol, 4wd or 2wd.

Grey areas in the law allow the importation of any make, year and type of vehicle with practically no restrictions. This is the reason why Paraguay (aside from the vehicles imported by the official dealerships)  has the largest number  of Japanese Domestic Market (JDM) imports in South America, vehicles that were sold exclusively in Japan (right hand drive) which are imported and  converted to left hand drive after they arrive.

The number of 4x4s is simply staggering, people use them as cars and have done so for many years now. You will see  a considerable number of highly sought after 4x4s such as Land Cruisers 60, 80, 100 and 200 series and Nissan Patrols, GQs and GUs, also many Toyota Prados, Mitsubishi Pajeros and Nissan Pathfinders/Terranos.

Pick ups are everywhere, Toyota Hiluxes and Tacomas, Nissan Frontiers/Navarras and Mitsubishi Tritons/L200 are available in large numbers as well as VW Amaroks  and Isuzu Dmax among  others.

You will also find plenty of Nissan Xtrails, Toyota Rav4s, Honda CRVs, Suzuki Vitaras, Samurais and Jimnys as well as well as crossovers from Hyundai and Kia.

Although there are many types and  brands of 4x4s and SUVs, Japanese ones still rule in the country, with a large number of them on the road. The demand for Japanese built vehicles has always been high, and  although Toyota Land Cruisers were built in Colombia and Hiluxes in Argentina (to mention a couple) only Japanese built ones were imported by the official dealership in Paraguay as long as these vehicles were produced in Japan. The same could be said about the Nissan Patrol.

You will also find 4×4 vans such as the Mitsubishi Delica, Toyota HIace (4×4 with low transfer case as well as permanent 4wd ones), Toyota Lite Ace, Regius and similar, Nissan Homy/Caravan as well as larger vans such as Mercedes Sprinters and Fiat Ducatos and Peugeot Boxers. If you are after something bigger there are also mini buses such as the Toyota Coaster, Nissan Civilian and Mitsubishi Rosa.

Buying and paperwork

WHAT DO I NEED TO BUY A VEHICLE FROM PARAGUAY?

Proof you are a non tax paying foreigner (takes about 30 minutes at the tax office) and your passport

No taxes are paid by foreigners when purchasing a vehicle.

WHAT ARE THE NOTARIES FEES FOR A TITLE TRANSFER?

Between ₲2,500,000 and ₲3,000,000 (≈ €392–471), depending on the value of the vehicle.

WHAT IS THE COST OF A FAST TITLE TRANSFER?

To complete the title transfer in 7 days, the public notary charges an additional ₲2,000,000 (≈ €314) on top of the regular title transfer fee.

WHAT ARE THE PAYMENT METHODS AVAILABLE?

The preferred method is cash when buying a vehicle, the fastest and most efficient way to obtain cash is through Western Union or similar. Another option is an international bank transfer but this is a little more complex,  takes a few days and it is subject to taxes

HOW LONG DOES THE TITLE TRANSFER TAKE?

With our services the title transfer could  take only 7 days (with the Fast Title transfer option), while a normal title transfer usually takes approximately a month, these are the steps:

1  You select the vehicle you wish to purchase

2  Sign a Purchase Contract (₲250,000 / ≈ €38) and pay the seller at a Public Notary’s office. You also pay the Notary 50% of the title transfer fee at this moment to initiate the transfer process.

Newly imported vehicles cost more, because extra paperwork is needed and license plates must be issued for the first time. Contact us for a quote.

The cost of the title transfer varies according to the price, type, and model of the vehicle (hence the lowest possible value is declared), but it normally costs around between ₲2,500,000 and ₲3,000,000 (≈ €375–450), depending on the value of the vehicle.

3 Obtain the non tax payer waiver at the tax office (no cost)

4  Go to any Municipality in or around Asuncion with the vehicle to obtain the Habilitacion or Registration (around ₲350,000 (≈ €53) on average, depending on the value of the vehicle)

5  Finally the vehicle must be taken to a Verification Plant where it is inspected. They provide you with a verification report which is taken to the Notary .

6  Collect the title and Cedula Verde from the Notary’s office once it is ready and pay the rest of the title transfer fee.

With our All Inclusive Package we do all the documentation for you

CAN I CROSS BORDERS WITH A PARAGUAYAN A PLATED VEHICLE AND WHAT DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED?

Yes, there are  no limitations or hassles crossing any borders with Paraguayan plates, as long as the border is open, you will cross it.

You will  need the vehicle’s document, the Cedula Verde (basically a credit card size version of the title) if the title is in your name. If  the title is not on your name you will need an apostilled Driving Permission signed by the title holder,  and the Cedula Verde.

You will also need the mandatory international insurance.

travel and borders

CAN I RENT A VEHICLE IN PARAGUAY AND CROSS BORDERS WITH IT?

Absolutely, with an apostilled driving permission  you will be able to cross borders trouble free. 

MUST I RETURN THE VEHICLE TO PARAGUAY BY A CERTAIN DATE? ARE THERE ANY TIME RESTRICTIONS?

No, there are simply no laws requiring you to return the vehicle to Paraguay for any reasons.

CAN I SELL A PARAGUAYAN PLATED VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF PARAGUAY?

Yes, with our Remote Transfer Services you can have the title transferred to the new owner without being physically present in Paraguay.

selling a vehicle

CAN I SELL A PARAGUAYAN PLATED VEHICLE OUTSIDE OF PARAGUAY?

Yes, with our Remote Transfer Services you can have the title transferred to the new owner without being physically present in Paraguay.

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