The Embassy of Paraguay in Madrid is Paraguay’s diplomatic mission to Spain. Paraguayan nationals in Spain turn to it for passports and official documents.
Contact Details
Consular Section
| Address | 91 308 27 46, Madrid |
| secretaria@embajadadelparaguay.com |
Opening Hours
The Spanish Foreign Ministry’s list gives telephone hours only: 10:00–16:00. Call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at C/ Doctor Fleming nº 3-1º (28036 Madrid).
- Telephone hours: 10:00–16:00.
- Preparation: check the required documents on the embassy website and bring originals with copies.
About the Paraguayan Embassy in Madrid
Justo Pastor Apodaca Paredes heads the embassy as ambassador; the Spanish list gives 16 September 2024 as the starting date. The Spanish diplomatic list names 9 accredited diplomats and attachés for the embassy. Paraguay also has career consular offices in Barcelona, Madrid and Málaga. Six honorary consulates support Paraguayan citizens in other parts of Spain.
Consular services
Typical consular services include:
- Paraguayan passports and emergency travel documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official Paraguayan sources:
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 embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the embassy website first.
Travelling from Spain to Paraguay
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Paraguay (up to 90 days). Spanish travel advice lists no specific restrictions for trips to Paraguay. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Spanish national holidays as well as on the Paraguayan national day, 15 May. In the Community of Madrid, the Community of Madrid Day on 2 May is a regional holiday. Check before visiting around Christmas, Easter (Holy Week) and local fiestas.
Emergency assistance
Paraguayan nationals in urgent need of help can reach the embassy on +34 91 457 24 56. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. The Spanish emergency number is 112.
Diplomatic missions of Paraguay in Spain
Paraguay in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Paraguay (this page)
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Málaga – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of Paraguay in Madrid
Where is the Paraguayan Embassy in Madrid?
At C/ Doctor Fleming nº 3-1º, 28036 Madrid.
Who is the ambassador of Paraguay to Spain?
Justo Pastor Apodaca Paredes, according to the Spanish diplomatic list of 30 September 2026.
When is the Paraguayan national day?
The Spanish diplomatic list gives 15 May as the national day of Paraguay; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Can Spanish nationals travel to Paraguay without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Is there a Paraguayan consulate outside Madrid?
Yes: Barcelona, Madrid and Málaga.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista del Cuerpo Diplomático (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Paraguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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