The Honorary Consulate of Paraguay in Gijón is a local point of contact for Paraguayan citizens and for business and cultural links with Paraguay.
Contact Details
| Address | Avda. Alcalde Luis Treillard, 25, 9º A, 33405 Salinas, Spain |
| consuladohonorario.py.asturias@gmail.com | |
| Head of Mission | Javier Marqués Florez, Honorary consul |
Opening Hours
There are no fixed opening hours; agree on a time with the honorary consul before going.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Avda. Alcalde Luis Treillard, 25, 9º A, 33405 Salinas.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gijón do?
The honorary consul in Gijón is a volunteer representative of Paraguay, usually a local business or civic figure. According to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list, the post is held by Javier Marqués Florez (in office since September 2020). Honorary consuls usually work part-time, so a visit needs to be arranged. Questions can be sent in advance: e-mail consuladohonorario.py.asturias@gmail.com.
Salinas lies in Asturias. The Spanish Foreign Ministry files this office under Gijón; the street address is in Salinas. The nearest Paraguayan career consular office is the consulate general in Madrid, about 380 km away. Distance to the Paraguayan Embassy in Madrid: about 380 km.
Spanish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in Paraguay (up to 90 days). The Spanish Foreign Ministry has no specific travel restrictions for Paraguay. Details: Spanish travel advice (Recomendaciones de viaje).
Which Paraguayan office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for Paraguayan citizens are handled by the Paraguayan consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid.
Holidays and closures
Like most offices in Spain, the honorary consulate closes on public holidays and on Paraguay’s national day (15 May). Regional holiday to note: Asturias Day (8 September). Local holidays of the municipality can bring further closures.
Embassy and consulates of Paraguay in Spain
- Madrid – Embassy of Paraguay
- Barcelona – Consulate General
- Madrid – Consulate General
- Málaga – Consulate General
- Bilbao – Honorary Consulate
- Gijón – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Las Palmas de Gran Canaria – Honorary Consulate
- Palma de Mallorca – Honorary Consulate
- Seville – Honorary Consulate
- Valencia – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Paraguay in Gijón
Where do I renew my Paraguayan passport if I live near Gijón?
Passport applications go to the Paraguayan consulate general in Madrid or the embassy in Madrid; the honorary office can only advise.
How can I reach the Gijón honorary office of Paraguay?
By e-mail to consuladohonorario.py.asturias@gmail.com.
Who runs the Paraguayan honorary office in Gijón?
Javier Marqués Florez, according to the Spanish Foreign Ministry’s consular list (in office since September 2020).
Can Spanish nationals visit Paraguay without a visa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – check the Spanish travel advice before booking.
Details checked on 9 October 2026. Sources: Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Lista Consular (as of 30 September 2026), Spanish travel advice for Paraguay. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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