Paraguayan consular representation in Victoria
Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne
Find current contact details, appointment hours, location, jurisdiction and consular guidance for the Consulate of Paraguay in Melbourne.
Contact information
Contact the Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne
Use the current official details below to contact the Consulate of Paraguay in Victoria.
Appointment required: the Consulate operates by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to arrange your visit and confirm whether your particular consular matter can be handled in Melbourne.
Location
Where is the Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate of Paraguay is located at Level 4, 90 William Street in central Melbourne, Victoria.
Do not visit without arranging it first: the Consulate receives visitors by appointment only.
About the mission
About the Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne
The Consulate of Paraguay in Melbourne provides honorary consular representation for the Republic of Paraguay in Victoria.
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade officially designates the post as the Consulate of Paraguay. The mission is headed by Mr Christian Wood, Honorary Consul of Paraguay.
The Consulate provides a local point of contact for Paraguayan consular matters in Victoria. As an honorary consular post, the range of services available locally may be more limited than at a professional Consulate-General.
Paraguay also maintains a professional Consulate-General in Sydney, New South Wales.
Consular assistance
Consular services
The Melbourne office is headed by an Honorary Consul. Contact the Consulate before relying on a particular service, as some procedures may need to be handled by Paraguay’s professional consular authorities.
Paraguayan citizens
Paraguayan citizens in Victoria can contact the Honorary Consul for appropriate local consular information and assistance.
Local consular guidance
The Consulate can provide guidance on local consular enquiries and help identify the appropriate Paraguayan authority for a particular procedure.
Formal procedures
Passport, civil registration, document, visa and other formal procedures may need to be referred to Paraguay’s professional consular or government authorities.
Check before submitting documents: contact the Melbourne Consulate first to confirm whether your particular procedure can be completed locally or must be referred to another Paraguayan mission.
Visitor arrangements
Appointments at the Paraguay Consulate
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade currently lists the Consulate’s business hours as Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Visits are explicitly listed as by appointment only.
Contact the Consulate on +61 415 500 077 before travelling to arrange an appointment and confirm the requirements for your particular enquiry.
Appointment required: do not rely on the published office hours as walk-in hours. Arrange your visit with the Consulate in advance.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists the Melbourne Consulate’s jurisdiction as Victoria.
Paraguayan citizens and other people in Victoria can therefore contact the Melbourne Consulate for appropriate local consular guidance.
Paraguay’s professional Consulate-General in Sydney has a separate jurisdiction covering New South Wales.
Outside Victoria: if you live outside Victoria, check which Paraguayan consular authority is responsible for your location before submitting documents or arranging travel.
Planning your visit
Before visiting the Paraguay Consulate
Arrange your appointment and confirm that the Melbourne Consulate can handle your particular enquiry before travelling to the office.
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling to arrange a suitable time.
Check the service
Confirm whether the Honorary Consul can handle your procedure locally or whether it needs to be referred to another Paraguayan authority.
Prepare your documents
Ask which identification, forms and supporting documents you should bring to your appointment.
Frequently asked questions
Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne
Does Paraguay have a Consulate in Melbourne?
Yes. Paraguay maintains a Consulate in central Melbourne, Victoria.
Where is the Paraguay Consulate in Melbourne?
The Consulate is located at Level 4, 90 William Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000, Australia.
How can I contact the Paraguay Consulate?
The current official mobile number is +61 415 500 077.
What are the opening hours?
DFAT currently lists business hours as Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visits are by appointment only.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. The Consulate currently receives visitors by appointment only. Contact the office before travelling.
Who is the Honorary Consul of Paraguay in Melbourne?
Mr Christian Wood is the Honorary Consul of Paraguay in Victoria.
Which area does the Melbourne Consulate cover?
The Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade lists its jurisdiction as Victoria.
Is this officially an Honorary Consulate?
The head of post is an Honorary Consul, but DFAT officially designates the mission itself as the Consulate of Paraguay.
Does Paraguay also have a Consulate General in Sydney?
Yes. Paraguay maintains a professional Consulate-General in Sydney serving New South Wales.
Can every Paraguayan consular service be completed in Melbourne?
Not necessarily. As the Melbourne office is headed by an Honorary Consul, some formal procedures may need to be handled by another Paraguayan consular or government authority. Contact the Consulate before starting your application.