The Embassy of the United Kingdom in Paraguay is located in Asunción and represents the United Kingdom in Paraguay, serving British citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Edificio Citicenter, 5th floor, Avenida Mariscal López 3794 y Cruz del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Telephone | +595 21 614 589 +595 21 665 267 |
| Emergency phone | +595 21 665 250 |
| Website | www.gov.uk/world/paraguay |
| Head of Mission | Danielle Dunne, Ambassador |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to GOV.UK (October 2026). Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The embassy is in Asunción, the capital; from the building, the Panteón Nacional de los Héroes in the city centre is about 5.8 km away in a straight line, and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) about 9.2 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
- Good to know: You must have an appointment before coming to the embassy; enquiries go through the FCDO contact form. Notarial and documentary services for Paraguay are provided by the British Embassy in Buenos Aires. Danielle Dunne was appointed ambassador in January 2025.
About the Embassy of the United Kingdom in Paraguay
The ambassador is Danielle Dunne, according to GOV.UK.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to GOV.UK (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do British citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
No. According to the list of visa waiver agreements of Paraguay’s National Directorate of Migration (January 2026), nationals of the United Kingdom do not need a visa to enter Paraguay as tourists for stays of up to 90 days.
Other embassies in Asunción
68 other countries are represented in Asunción, among them: Argentina (consulate general), Argentina (embassy), Austria (honorary), Azerbaijan (honorary), Bolivia (embassy), Brazil (consulate general), Brazil (embassy), Canada (honorary), Chile (embassy), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), Dominican Republic (honorary), Ecuador (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (honorary). The full list of all 69 missions is on the overview page for Paraguay.
Closing days
According to GOV.UK, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 2 March 2026 – Heroes’ Day
- 2 April 2026 – Maundy Thursday
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 14 May 2026 – Independence Day
- 15 May 2026 – Independence Day
- 12 June 2026 – Chaco Armistice
- 29 September 2026 – Battle of Boquerón Remembrance Day
- 8 December 2026 – Virgin of Caacupé Day
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
GOV.UK notes that these dates are subject to change.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, British citizens can call +595 21 665 250, the number given by GOV.UK. In Paraguay, dial 911 for the police, 141 for an ambulance and 132 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice). Paraguayan citizens who need consular help in the United Kingdom can contact the Embassy of Paraguay in London.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay – foreign missions accredited to Paraguay: United Kingdom (updated 24 June 2026), GOV.UK – British Embassy Asunción (updated 13 October 2026), Library and Central Archive of the Congress of Paraguay – Law No. 7544/2025 on national public holidays, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Paraguay – closure notice for 28 September 2026 (Decree No. 6601), GOV.UK foreign travel advice: Paraguay (getting help, 21 January 2026), National Directorate of Migration of Paraguay – visa waiver agreements (January 2026), www.gov.uk/world/paraguay.
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