The Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Paraguay is the diplomatic mission of the Holy See in Paraguay, located in Asunción.
Contact Details
| Address | Ciudad del Vaticano 350 casi 25 de Mayo, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Telephone | +595 21 211 037 +595 21 215 139 |
| Fax | +595 21 212 590 |
| nunciatura.paraguay@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Vincenzo Turturro, Apostolic Nuncio |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 / 14:00 - 17:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Paraguayan foreign ministry’s list (October 2026). Closed on public holidays in Paraguay.
Location of the Nunciature
Before your visit
- Location: The nunciature 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 3.3 km away in a straight line, and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) about 11 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Apostolic Nunciature of the Holy See in Paraguay
According to the Paraguayan foreign ministry’s list, the nunciature is headed by Vincenzo Turturro (apostolic nuncio). Archbishop Vincenzo Turturro was appointed Apostolic Nuncio to Paraguay on 29 December 2023, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Other embassies in Asunción
68 other countries are represented in Asunción, among them: Iceland (honorary), India (embassy), Indonesia (honorary), Ireland (honorary), Israel (embassy), Italy (embassy), Jamaica (honorary), Japan (embassy), Jordan (honorary), Kazakhstan (honorary), Latvia (honorary), Lebanon (embassy), Lithuania (honorary), Malta (honorary), Mexico (embassy), Monaco (honorary), Morocco (embassy), Netherlands (honorary), Norway (honorary), South Korea (embassy). The full list of all 69 missions is on the overview page for Paraguay.
Closing days
Public holidays in Paraguay under Law 7544/2025 are New Year’s Day, Heroes’ Day (1 March), Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Labour Day (1 May), Independence Day (14 and 15 May), Chaco Peace Day (12 June), Constitution Day (20 June), the Founding of Asunción (15 August), the Battle of Boquerón (29 September), the Virgin of Caacupé (8 December) and Christmas Day. The government can move the holidays of 1 March, 12 June, 20 June and 29 September to a Monday by decree – in 2026 they were observed on 2 March, 12 June, 22 June and 28 September – and can add up to three extra holidays a year (in 2026: 30 June). The nunciature may also close on public holidays of the Holy See.
Emergency assistance
In Paraguay, dial 911 for the police, 141 for an ambulance and 132 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay – foreign missions accredited to Paraguay: Holy See (updated 9 April 2026), Holy See Press Office – appointment of the Apostolic Nuncio to Paraguay (29 December 2023), 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).
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