The Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Asunción is an honorary consular post of Austria in Asunción. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Austrian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Austria in Buenos Aires.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida España 1522 casi General Santos, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Telephone | +595 974 200 164 |
| consul@consuladoaustria.com.py secretaria@consuladoaustria.com.py |
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| Honorary Consul General | Jorge Miguel Brunotte |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 11:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Austrian foreign ministry (October 2026). Honorary consuls are not always available at these times – call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate general is in Asunción, the capital; from the street corner given in the address, the Panteón Nacional de los Héroes in the city centre is about 2.6 km away in a straight line, and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) about 11 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Asunción
The honorary consul general is Jorge Miguel Brunotte, according to the Austrian foreign ministry. It can accept applications for passports and identity cards and certify signatures and copies of documents. It cannot issue emergency passports on the spot or issue visas.
Which Austrian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Austrian foreign ministry, Austria is represented in Paraguay by the Embassy of Austria in Buenos Aires (Argentina). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Austria in Buenos Aires; the honorary consulate general in Paraguay can help with first steps.
Do Austrian 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 Austria do not need a visa to enter Paraguay as tourists for stays of up to 90 days.
What can an honorary consul do?
An honorary consul is not a career diplomat but a local resident – often a business person or lawyer – appointed by Austria and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Austrian citizens in an emergency (lost passport, accident, arrest), pass on applications and documents to the embassy, and certify signatures or life certificates. Passports and visas are not issued by an honorary consulate; they remain the responsibility of the embassy or a career consulate.
Other consulates in Asunción
68 other countries are represented in Asunción, among them: 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), El Salvador (honorary), Finland (honorary), France (embassy), Georgia (honorary), Germany (embassy), Greece (honorary). The full list of all 69 missions is on the overview page for Paraguay.
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate general is usually closed on public holidays in Paraguay and may also close on public holidays of Austria.
Emergency assistance
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 Austria can contact the Embassy of Paraguay in Vienna.
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Austria in Asunción
Can I apply for an Austrian passport or visa at the honorary consulate general?
Only within the limits described above; regular applications go to the Embassy of Austria in Buenos Aires.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – Austrian representations in Paraguay, The Austrian foreign ministry – representation responsible for Paraguay, 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).
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