Paraguay Consulate General Lisbon

Before your visit

You will find the consulate general at Rua Alexandre Herculano, 17 – R/C in Lisbon.

• Opening hours: not published in the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026) – check the consulate’s website or call before you go.
• Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.

Who does the Paraguayan consulate general in Lisbon serve?

Paraguay runs this consulate general for its citizens in Portugal. The office is headed by Consul General Raúl Silvero Silvagni, according to the Portuguese Foreign Ministry’s list of the diplomatic corps (July 2026).

Emergency mobile: +351 935 019 577.

Consular services

Typical services include:

• Paraguayan passports and emergency travel documents
• Citizenship and civil register matters
• Visas for travellers who need one for Paraguay
• Help for citizens in difficulty

Documents checklist

The most frequent applications and the documents the Paraguayan authorities ask for:

Paraguayan consular passport (residents abroad)

• You must live in the consular jurisdiction of the representation
• Paraguayan identity card (cédula) or a copy – or your expired passport or another document proving your identity
• The completed and signed application form; personal appearance (excused only in justified cases)
• No police record; payment of the consular fee
• Urgent travel: a provisional passport with limited validity (e.g. 60 days)

Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay – passports, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay – passports (new portal) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the consulate before your visit.

Do I need an appointment?

Passport and civil status matters are usually handled by appointment; simple questions can be sent by e-mail.

Visa and entry information for Portuguese citizens

Portuguese citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Paraguay (up to 90 days), according to the Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Portuguese); check it before booking.

Closing days

The consulate general is normally closed on Portuguese public holidays; the Paraguayan national day (15 May) usually means a closure too. Lisbon’s municipal holiday, St Anthony’s Day (13 June), may also mean a closure. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.

Emergency assistance

Paraguayan nationals in urgent need of help can call +351 21 796 5907. Help is available for lost passports, arrests and serious accidents, but not for legal fees or travel costs. In Portugal, the emergency number is 112. Portuguese citizens who need help in Paraguay can contact the Consular Emergency Office (Gabinete de Emergência Consular) of the Portuguese Foreign Ministry in Lisbon on +351 217 929 714 or +351 961 706 472.

Paraguayan missions in Portugal

Paraguay in Portugal

• Brussels – Embassy of Paraguay (accredited to Portugal, no resident embassy in Lisbon)
• Lisbon – Consulate General (this page)
• Vila Nova de Gaia – Honorary Consulate