Detailed information on the naturalization certificate
To prepare your naturalization certificate for use in Paraguay, the following steps are required:
1. Obtaining a certified copy of the naturalization certificate:
Competent authority: The naturalization certificate is issued by the authority that carried out the naturalization procedure. This can be the Federal Office of Administration or the responsible naturalization authority in your place of residence.
Application:
In person: Visit the relevant authority with a valid identification document.
In writing: Send an informal application with your personal data and a copy of your ID to the authority.
Fees: The costs for issuing a certified copy of the naturalization certificate vary depending on the authority. Find out about the current fees in advance.
Processing time: As a general rule, you should expect a processing time of up to two weeks.
2. Applying for the Apostille:
Competent authority: The apostille is issued by the state authority of the federal state in which the naturalization certificate was issued. In many cases, these are the regional councils or district governments.
Application:
In person: Visit the relevant authority with the original naturalization certificate.
In writing: Send the original naturalization certificate together with an informal application and a stamped envelope to the authority.
Fees: The cost for the apostille is usually 25.00 euros per document.
Processing time: The processing time can vary depending on the authority. Find out about the current processing times in advance.
Important instructions:
Validity: Make sure that the naturalization certificate and apostille are still valid at the time of use in Paraguay. Some countries will only accept documents if they were issued or certified within the last six months.
Contact: It is advisable to contact the relevant authority in advance to find out about the current requirements, fees and processing times.
Please note that fees and processing times may vary depending on the state and agency. It is therefore advisable to arrange for the necessary documents early to avoid delays in the immigration process.
Important instructions:
Validity: Make sure that the naturalization certificate and apostille are still valid at the time of use in Paraguay. Some countries will only accept documents if they were issued or certified within the last six months.
Contact: It is advisable to contact the relevant authority in advance to find out about the current requirements, fees and processing times.
Please note that fees and processing times may vary depending on the state and agency. It is therefore advisable to arrange for the necessary documents early to avoid delays in the immigration process.