The Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Asunción is an honorary consular post of Sweden in Barrio Las Mercedes, Asunción. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Swedish citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Sweden in Buenos Aires.
Contact Details
| Address | Rieder & Cía, Avenida Perú 1098 y Artigas, Barrio Las Mercedes, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Telephone | +595 21 219 0463 +595 972 256 252 |
| consulado.suecia@rieder.com.py | |
| Honorary Consul General | Hilda Rieder |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the Swedish embassy in Buenos Aires (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
- Appointment: required, according to the same source.
- Location: The honorary consulate general is in the Las Mercedes district of Asunción, the capital; from the street corner given in the address, the Panteón Nacional de los Héroes in the city centre is about 2 km away in a straight line, and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) about 11 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Asunción
The honorary consul general is Hilda Rieder, according to the Swedish embassy in Buenos Aires. Telephone enquiries are answered on Wednesdays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m.; request an appointment by e-mail or telephone before visiting.
Which Swedish office handles passports and visas?
According to the Swedish embassy in Buenos Aires, Sweden is represented in Paraguay by the Embassy of Sweden in Buenos Aires (Argentina). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Sweden in Buenos Aires; the honorary consulate general in Paraguay can help with first steps.
Do I need an appointment?
Yes. According to the Swedish embassy in Buenos Aires (October 2026), visits are by appointment.
Do Swedish 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 Sweden 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 Sweden and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Swedish 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: Argentina (consulate general), Argentina (embassy), Austria (honorary), Azerbaijan (honorary), Bolivia (embassy), Brazil (consulate general), Brazil (embassy), Canada (honorary), Chile (embassy), Switzerland (honorary), Syria (honorary), Taiwan (embassy), Thailand (honorary), Trinidad and Tobago (honorary), Türkiye (embassy), United Arab Emirates (embassy), United Kingdom (embassy), United States (embassy), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (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 Sweden.
Emergency assistance
In Paraguay, dial 911 for the police, 141 for an ambulance and 132 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate General of Sweden in Asunción
Can I apply for a Swedish passport or visa at the honorary consulate general?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Sweden in Buenos Aires.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of Sweden in Buenos Aires – about the embassy, 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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