Australian consular representation in Paraguay
Australian Consulate in Asunción
Find current contact details, limited consular and passport services, appointments and support for Australians from the Australian Consulate in Asunción, Paraguay.
Contact information
Contact the Australian Consulate in Asunción
Use the current details below to contact the Australian Honorary Consulate in Paraguay.
Appointments: the Consulate operates on a part-time consular basis and an appointment is required. Contact the office before visiting.
Location
Where is the Australian Consulate in Asunción?
The Australian Consulate is located in Edificio Eteria on Avenida Santísimo Sacramento in Asunción.
Before travelling: arrange an appointment with the Honorary Consulate before visiting, particularly for an Australian passport application.
About the mission
About the Australian Consulate in Asunción
Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Asunción to provide a local Australian consular presence in Paraguay.
The Consulate is headed by Honorary Consul Mr Yan Speranza. Australia established the Honorary Consulate in Asunción in January 2011.
The Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is accredited to Paraguay and provides full consular and passport assistance to Australians in the country.
Services for Australians
Consular and passport services
The Australian Consulate in Asunción provides limited consular and passport services, while the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires provides full consular and passport assistance.
Limited consular assistance
The Honorary Consulate can provide limited assistance to Australians who experience serious difficulties while living in or travelling through Paraguay.
Australian passports
Australian citizens in Paraguay can lodge passport applications through the Honorary Consulate in Asunción. Passport interviews are available by appointment.
Full consular services
The Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires provides full Australian consular and passport assistance for Australians in Paraguay.
Notarial services: Honorary Consulate staff in Asunción are not authorised under Australian legislation to perform Australian notarial services. These services are handled by the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Visa and citizenship matters: Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are separate from the services provided by the Honorary Consulate.
Visitor arrangements
Passport and consular appointments
The Australian Consulate in Asunción operates on a part-time consular basis and appointments are required.
Passport appointments
Australian citizens in Paraguay can lodge passport applications through the Honorary Consulate. Passport interviews are available by appointment, so arrange your visit before attending.
Postal renewals
Some adult Australian passport renewal applicants may be eligible to submit their application by mail. Check the current eligibility requirements before choosing this option.
Notarial appointments: do not book travel to the Honorary Consulate for an Australian notarial act. Honorary Consulate staff in Asunción are not authorised to provide these services.
Consular responsibility
Australian consular representation in Paraguay
The Honorary Consulate provides Australia’s local consular presence in Asunción, while the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires is formally accredited to Paraguay.
Australian Consulate in Asunción
The Honorary Consulate provides limited consular and passport services to Australians in Paraguay.
Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires
Australia’s Ambassador in Buenos Aires holds non-resident accreditation to Paraguay. The Embassy provides full consular and passport assistance for Australians in Paraguay.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Australian Consulate
Arrange an appointment, prepare the required documents and confirm that your service can be completed through the Honorary Consulate before travelling.
Make an appointment
The Consulate provides services on a part-time basis. An appointment is required before attending.
Prepare passport documents
If attending a passport interview, complete the appropriate Australian passport application and prepare the required photographs, identification and supporting documents.
Use Buenos Aires when required
Full consular and passport assistance and Australian notarial services are available through the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires.
Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires: the Embassy is located at Villanueva 1400, Buenos Aires, Argentina. For consular assistance, call +54 11 4779 3500.
24-hour emergency assistance: if you cannot contact an Australian mission in a consular emergency, call Australia’s Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305 from overseas or 1300 555 135 from within Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Australian Consulate in Asunción
Does Australia have a consulate in Paraguay?
Yes. Australia maintains an Honorary Consulate in Asunción, established in January 2011.
Where is the Australian Consulate in Asunción?
The Consulate is located at Av. Santísimo Sacramento 1026, corner Roque Centurión, Edificio Eteria, 4th Floor, Asunción, Paraguay.
How can I contact the Australian Consulate?
Call the Australian Honorary Consulate in Asunción on +595 985 191 000.
Who is the Australian Honorary Consul in Paraguay?
The Australian Honorary Consul in Paraguay is Mr Yan Speranza.
Can I apply for an Australian passport in Asunción?
Yes. Australian citizens in Paraguay can lodge passport applications through the Honorary Consulate in Asunción. Passport interviews are available by appointment.
Can I renew my Australian passport by mail?
Some eligible adult renewal applicants may submit their passport application by mail. Check the current Australian passport eligibility requirements before sending an application.
Does the Consulate provide Australian notarial services?
No. Honorary Consulate staff in Asunción are not authorised under the relevant Australian legislation to perform notarial services. Contact the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires for these services.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Consulate provides services on a part-time basis and current Australian Government advice states that you need to make an appointment.
Which Australian Embassy is responsible for Paraguay?
The Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is accredited to Paraguay and provides full Australian consular and passport assistance.
Does the Consulate process Australian visas?
Australian visa, migration and citizenship matters are administered by the Australian Department of Home Affairs and are separate from the Honorary Consulate’s consular services.
What should I do in a consular emergency?
Contact the Australian Consulate in Asunción or the Australian Embassy in Buenos Aires on +54 11 4779 3500. If you cannot contact an Australian mission, call Australia’s 24-hour Consular Emergency Centre on +61 2 6261 3305.