Steve25
Belgian expat in Paraguay
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About me
Belgian
Lives in Caacupe
Speaks English, Deutsch, Espagnol, Nederlands ( Vlaams ), ~Français
Registration: 27 August 2011
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internet service providers by ignatia
we have been using a 3g usb internet modem from tigo for internet for 3 years now and have been satisfied with it until recently. it was occasionally slow but has now become very slow all the time. we want to change our contract and not sure what ...
Do you speak Spanish ? There are a few providers that can offer nice suggestions. You could end your contract, and could start another, or by ending the contract, start with another provider. I suggest, you ask them for a solution, and go shop with ... Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
No why would I ? To cold !!! :lol: Read More
Looking for a reliable lawyer for Cedula/citizenship by Michael_D
Hi everyone! I'm trying to find a lawyer that can help me through the process of getting the cedula and eventually after some years the citizenship. I have been reading a lot about this topic, and it seems realistic. I am currently working in ...
" I am currently working in Belgium as a Belgian citizen." Hi Belgian, meet another one in Paraguay ;) Read More
Paraguayan Internet, Use, Structure, Growth, ,I-Commerce, etc. by Mike.M
A few days ago I read an article, I think by Mabel Renhardt?, lamenting the sad state of Paraguayan internet usage,... less than Haiti. It was an old article, before the Haitian earthquake, looong before. But here are some new ...
1 Mbit, in the middle of nowhere, not bad.... If enough subscribers, the provider is even willing to install fiber for us.... Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
Now, I'm not saying that Mr. finestra, and some other lawyers do their work not 100% GOOD ...typo But mind the sharks, that you sometimes see noted on this website as well Read More
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. by corinne75229
Need an attorney (Abagado) in Paraguay to handle citizenship process. This is my first time on this type of format on the internet, so I don't know if I am doing this post appropriately. Please let me know if I should ask questions in another ...
Actually, as I understand well, you pay the lawyer about 1000 $, plus 500$ paperwork, where in the last stage, obtaining the cedula, will again a bit. that makes some 1500-1600 $ . I payed with a private helper 800 €, inclusive paperwork, and it ... Read More
The Quest For The Golden Cedula by Gabtar
I read the older topic on gaining a cedula, after obtaining the residency carnet. The way it read is similar to "World War 2 started in 1939 and ended in 1945, the Allies won." All true, but there's so much more that happened in the middle. I am ...
Gee man, I became my cedula quiet easy, like now all newer ones that came in, during the Lugo era... Read More
Building Materials by BrandTheBiggie
Hi there everyone, My name is Brandon. I have recently moved to Paraguay to help my uncle out in his business as he is getting old. He wishes to build a house for his own use from scratch. I have no idea where I can find materials to build a house. ...
Hello Brandon, All depends, from the quality you want to buy. You can buy good bricks, you can buy 'dust'. Yes you can get doors, but don't expect a lot from the std doorframes, while yes, you can find real good jobs. It's all getting your way ... Read More
Shipping a car down from Canada... worth it? by FreeRangeJoel
I'm sure that this has been answered in the past somewhere, but I thought I'd ask this question anyway... Is is worth having our car shipped down from Canada? Or should we sell it and pick up a new one in PY? Ours is a mid-sized sedan (Mitsubishi ...
Another issue, those iquique , and lot's of other imports are all right drive converts, and this conversion mostly sucks. Read More
Shipping a car down from Canada... worth it? by FreeRangeJoel
I'm sure that this has been answered in the past somewhere, but I thought I'd ask this question anyway... Is is worth having our car shipped down from Canada? Or should we sell it and pick up a new one in PY? Ours is a mid-sized sedan (Mitsubishi ...
The biggest issue, with alle cars you buy here ? They all cost way to much. And I don't see, how you can keep a '78 maintenance free ? Ofcourse, I do live in the 'campo' '96 Patrol... Read More
Cerveza Selection - What kind of beers can I look forward to? by FreeRangeJoel
So, from our limited amount of research so far, we've learned that wine is quite cheap, and that a night out at a pub won't bankrupt you the way it does here in Vancouver. I always love to try different beers whenever I travel... so are there any ...
You can get dark beer imports, from germany , you'll find them in the most bigger supermarkets, or the importer, Casa Rica , on the road to the airport. Read More
Driving license in Paraguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
Oh , yes, it can be different in every municipality, but the list, with the paperwork needed, is mostly posted somewhere in sight, so, you could go take a look Read More
Driving license in Paraguay by Armand
Hi all, Can a foreigner take the driving test in Paraguay? What are the formalities to get a driverÂ’s licence in Paraguay? Do you need special or extra documents being an expatriate? How much does it cost? Thank you for participating ...
If you have a drivers license : Copy of driver's license Copy of blood test ( to know type of blood ) Eye vision test Sometimes, they will ask a proof of residency ( this document, you can get, going to the nearest police station where you stay, ... Read More
Criteria for acquiring PY citizenship by ThaiFood
I was always under the impression that their was no requirement of minimum time from permanent residency to PY citizenship except completing three yrs of permanent residency. A law firm of PY told me today that to get citizenship apart from many ...
Guys, when We were doing our papers, after three months, I had a ticket back, used it, and came back, 4 months later. By then, my cedula was waiting. A friend of me, did his paperwork, ( 4 days ) , and flew back to his Uruguayan residency, while ... Read More
farm/land investment by skynet21
I'm interested in investing in productive farmland or a ranch, but not running it on a daily basis. Is it possible to either lease the land for a decent rental return, or hire an operating company to manage the land and take a percent of the ...
Been there, doing that. having some 20Ha's, for stock, it isn't enough, with momentary setup. Crops start to work, but like in the hot summer, you will need a roof, and constant waterflow. Now running it with 5 people... Like Nico said, come over, ... Read More