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NDTV
2 days ago
- NDTV
Paraguay Is Offering A Temporary Residency For Under Rs 33,300 That Lets You Live There For Two Years
If you have always wished to move to another country temporarily or permanently, Paraguay in South America can be your ideal choice. A landlocked country, Paraguay is popularly known as the "Heart of South America" due to its central location, and offers temporary as well as permanent residency - and Indians can apply too. What Is Paraguay's Temporary Residency Temporary residency in Paraguay allows you to work, stay, and invest in the country for two years. The best part - you can extend it, and this residency will open a pathway for you to get a permanent residency, for which you can apply after 21 months of residing in the country. People who show that they have enough financial means, or plan to start a business or practise a profession, or meet specific visa requirements, are eligible for a temporary residency in Paraguay. You don't need an investment for this visa. Freelancers, remote workers, entrepreneurs, and retirees can also apply for a Paraguay Temporary Residency. Documents Required While there is no specific rule for applying for a Paraguay residency, you need to have all the documents for it, including: A valid passport Entry visa or passport stamp Apostilled birth certificate Clean criminal record from your home country Marriage certificate or divorce, or death certificate Proof of financial solvency All documents must be translated into Spanish by a certified translator. How To Apply Step 1: Check your eligibility and prepare the documents. Step 2: Enter the country on a tourist visa. You will have to be physically present in Paraguay to apply for the residency. Step 3: Fill out the application once you are in the country at the immigration office or Direccion General de Migraciones (DGM). Step 4: Obtain local Paraguayan documents, including: An interpol certificate Paraguayan police clearance Registration card from the national police Certification of life and residence - this is to show that you have a place of residence in Paraguay Temporary Residency card Temporary Residency certificate Step 5: Submit your application at DGM and apply for the official fees, which is usually around USD 380 (Rs 33,202 approximately). This is the government fee for the application; the total cost may be higher as you have to pay lawyer fees, document translation fee, etc. Step 6: You will then receive the residency application receipt, which will allow you to apply for a temporary Paraguayan ID card (cedula). Step 7: Apply for a temporary Paraguayan ID and wait for approval, which takes about 3-6 months. You can get the visa renewed before it expires if you continue to meet the requirements. It is also a pathway to apply for permanent residency after 21 months of living in Paraguay. Also, while temporary residency does not require you to stay in Paraguay at all times, you must not be away for more than 12 or more consecutive months.
Morocco World
5 days ago
- Climate
- Morocco World
Morocco Faces Thunderstorms, Hail, and Extreme Heat This Weekend
Rabat — Morocco will face a spell of severe weather combined with a powerful heatwave from Friday to Monday, the Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) has warned. Citizens are advised to remain cautious as thunderstorms, hail, and strong winds are expected in some regions, while other areas will experience record-high temperatures. The DGM issued an orange-level alert for Friday afternoon and evening in several Moroccan provinces. Khenifra, Khouribga, Settat, Youssoufia, Al Haouz, Marrakech, and Rehamna should prepare for thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds producing rainfall between 15 and 30 millimeters. Residents in these areas are urged to take precautions and avoid exposure during the stormy hours. At the same time, soaring temperatures will affect a broad range of provinces. On Friday, Ouezzane, Taounate, Sidi Kacem, Moulay Yacoub, Fez, Settat, Beni Mellal, Khouribga, Fquih Ben Salah, El Kelaâ des Sraghna, Rehamna, Chichaoua, Marrakech, Youssoufia, Taroudant, and Guelmim are expected to see highs between 42 and 46 °C. Meanwhile, southern provinces such as Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, Aousserd, and Oued Ed-Dahab will face even more extreme temperatures, ranging from 44 to 47 °C, and this heat will persist until Monday. The weekend will continue with intense heat across multiple regions. On Saturday and Sunday, temperatures between 43 and 47 °C are forecast for Ouezzane, Larache, Kenitra, Sidi Slimane, Sidi Kacem, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, Rehamna, Marrakech, El Kelaâ des Sraghna, and Taroudant. Other provinces and cities, including Tanger-Assilah, Chefchaouen, Meknes, Taounate, Moulay Yacoub, Khemisset, Sale, Khouribga, Khenifra, Settat, Benslimane, Sidi Bennour, Youssoufia, Safi, Essaouira, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, and Guelmim, will record temperatures ranging from 40 to 44 °C. From Sunday to Monday, northern and eastern provinces, including Fahs-Anjra, Tetouan, Al Hoceima, Oujda-Angad, Berkane, Taourirt, Guercif, Taza, Nador, and Driouch will experience highs between 39 and 44 °C. On Monday, these same highs are also expected in a large number of provinces across the central and southern regions. The DGM reminds people should avoid outdoor activities during the hottest hours or when storms approach, stay hydrated, and follow local alerts for any changes in conditions. Tags: hailheatwaveMoroccoWeatherweather alertweather in Morocco
Ya Biladi
13-08-2025
- Climate
- Ya Biladi
Morocco braces for intense heatwave with temperatures up to 47°C
A scorching heatwave fueled by chergui winds is expected to sweep across several Moroccan provinces from Wednesday to Saturday, with temperatures potentially reaching 47°C. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) announced the forecast in an orange-level weather alert. According to the DGM, temperatures between 44°C and 47°C are anticipated in Tata, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Boujdour, and Oued Ed-Dahab during this period. On Wednesday and Thursday, highs of 42°C to 44°C are expected in Ouezzane, Fès, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Meknès, Sidi Kacem, Khémisset, Sidi Slimane, Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, Khouribga, Azilal, Settat, Al Haouz, Chichaoua, Youssoufia, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Rehamna, Taroudant, Guelmim, and Laâyoune. Meanwhile, temperatures ranging from 38°C to 42°C are forecast for Taza, El Hajeb, Sefrou, Khénifra, Médiouna, Nouaceur, and the inland areas of Tanger-Assilah, Larache, Kénitra, Salé, Skhirat-Témara, Berrechid, El Jadida, Benslimane, Sidi Bennour, and Safi. On Friday and Saturday, temperatures are expected to range from 39°C to 44°C in Ouezzane, Meknès, Fès, Sefrou, Moulay Yacoub, El Hajeb, Taza, Taounate, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Khémisset, Beni Mellal, Khénifra, Khouribga, Azilal, Fquih Ben Salah, Settat, Rehamna, Chichaoua, Al Haouz, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Marrakech, Youssoufia, Taroudant, and Guelmim.
Morocco World
12-08-2025
- Climate
- Morocco World
Heatwave Places Essaouira 2nd Hottest Worldwide, Four Moroccan Cities in Top 15
Morocco endured blistering heat on Tuesday, with four of its cities among the 15 hottest places on the planet, according to figures from weather tracking platform Eldorado Weather. In Essaouira, the mercury soared to 47.9°C, the second-highest temperature recorded worldwide. Taroudant followed in sixth place at 47.2°C, while Smara registered 47.1°C to claim seventh place. Safi also joined the list, ranking 11th with 46.5°C. The highest temperature of the day came from Al-Ahsa in Saudi Arabia, which hit 48.9°C. Other Saudi cities, Al Qaisumah, Medina, and Rafha, also appeared in the top 10, underscoring the severe heat gripping the region. Ahvaz in Iran, Abu Samrah in Qatar, and Aswan in Egypt also reported punishing highs, painting a picture of a heatwave stretching across the Middle East and North Africa. Such appearances are becoming more common for Morocco. Morocco has faced intense heat in recent days, with several regions recording temperatures well above seasonal norms. Cities from the coast to the interior have sweltered under relentless sun, and forecasts suggest the scorching conditions may persist, adding strain to daily life and raising concerns over health and safety. At the end of June, Ben Guerir, Kenitra, and Taroudant all exceeded 45°C, while Smara reached 46.9°C the following day, edging past Marrakech and Ben Guerir. The General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM) urged residents to protect themselves, advising them to stay in cool places when possible and to shield themselves from direct sunlight. Tags: essaouiraHeatMorocco heatwaveWeather
Ya Biladi
08-08-2025
- Climate
- Ya Biladi
Morocco braces for intense heatwave with temperatures up to 48°C from Friday to Tuesday
A scorching heatwave is set to sweep across several Moroccan provinces from Friday, August 8 to Tuesday, August 12, with temperatures soaring between 39 and 48°C. This intense heat will be accompanied by chergui winds, thunderstorms, hail, and strong gusts, as reported by the General Directorate of Meteorology (DGM). On Friday, temperatures are expected to reach between 39 and 43°C in the provinces of Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Rehamna, Settat, Chichaoua, Marrakech, Youssoufia, Azilal, Al Haouz, Essaouira, Inezgane-Ait Melloul, Chtouka-Ait Baha, Agadir-Ida-Outanane, Tiznit, Sidi Ifni, Laâyoune, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, and Guelmim, according to an orange-level alert issued by the DGM. Moreover, temperatures ranging from 44 to 48°C are anticipated from Friday through Tuesday in the provinces of Tata, Taroudant, Assa-Zag, Es-Semara, Oued Ed-Dahab, Boujdour, and Aousserd. The heatwave will intensify from Saturday to Sunday, with temperatures between 44 and 48°C affecting the provinces of Laâyoune, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, and Guelmim, as highlighted by the DGM. Additionally, temperatures between 42 and 46°C will be recorded from Saturday to Tuesday in the provinces of Fquih Ben Salah, Beni Mellal, El Kelaa des Sraghna, Rehamna, Settat, Chichaoua, Marrakech, Youssoufia, Azilal, Al Haouz, Essaouira, Sidi Bennour, Safi, Inezgane-Aït Melloul, Chtouka-Aït Baha, Agadir-Ida-Ou-Tanane, Tiznit, and Sidi Ifni. From Sunday to Tuesday, the provinces of Ouezzane, Larache, Kénitra, Fès, Meknès, Moulay Yacoub, Taounate, Khémisset, Khouribga, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, Benslimane, Berrechid, and El Jadida will face temperatures ranging from 42 to 46°C. Meanwhile, temperatures between 39 and 42°C are expected in the provinces of Salé, Skhirate-Témara, Médiouna, Nouaceur, Khénifra, Sefrou, Taza, and El Hajeb during the same period. On Monday, the provinces of Laâyoune, Tarfaya, Tan-Tan, and Guelmim will experience temperatures between 40 and 44°C. Additionally, thunderstorms with hail and gusty winds (15 to 30 mm) are forecasted on Friday from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the provinces of Ifrane, Boulemane, Khénifra, and Midelt, concludes the DGM.
