The Honorary Consulate of Syria in Ciudad del Este is an honorary consular post of Syria in Barrio Catedral, Ciudad del Este. It is run by an honorary consul – not a career diplomat – who helps Syrian citizens locally; passports, visas and most other formal consular services are handled by the Embassy of Syria in Buenos Aires.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida 11 de Septiembre 399, Barrio Catedral, Ciudad del Este, Paraguay |
| Telephone | +595 61 500 514 +595 61 500 695 |
| meskinmijail@hotmail.com | |
| Honorary Consul | Mijail Elías Meskim Bazas |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published for the honorary consulate. Call or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Honorary Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: The honorary consulate is in the Catedral district of Ciudad del Este, in the Alto Paraná Department; from the centre of Ciudad del Este, the Panteón Nacional de los Héroes in central Asunción is about 304 km away in a straight line, and Silvio Pettirossi International Airport (ASU) about 293 km. (distances: OpenStreetMap)
About the Honorary Consulate of Syria in Ciudad del Este
The honorary consul is Mijail Elías Meskim Bazas, according to the Paraguayan foreign ministry’s list. Syria also has an honorary consulate in Asunción in Paraguay.
Which Syrian office handles passports and visas?
According to the Paraguayan foreign ministry’s list, Syria is represented in Paraguay by the Embassy of Syria in Buenos Aires (Argentina). For passports, visas and other formal consular services, contact the Embassy of Syria in Buenos Aires; the honorary consulate in Paraguay can help with first steps.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for Paraguay?
Yes. According to the list of visa waiver agreements of Paraguay’s National Directorate of Migration (January 2026), nationals of Syria need a visa to enter Paraguay as tourists.
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 Syria and approved by the host country. Depending on the powers granted, the honorary consul can help Syrian 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 Ciudad del Este
11 other countries are represented in Ciudad del Este: Argentina (consulate general), Brazil (consulate general), Colombia (honorary), Czech Republic (honorary), France (honorary), Germany (honorary), Italy (honorary), Mexico (honorary), Slovakia (honorary), Spain (honorary), Taiwan (consulate general).
Closing days
Honorary consuls set their own office hours; the honorary consulate is usually closed on public holidays in Paraguay and may also close on public holidays of Syria.
Emergency assistance
In Paraguay, dial 911 for the police, 141 for an ambulance and 132 for the fire brigade (GOV.UK travel advice).
Diplomatic missions of Syria in Paraguay
Syria in Paraguay
Measured in a straight line from Ciudad del Este, the nearest other Syrian office is the Honorary Consulate in Asunción (about 300 km). Distances in brackets are straight-line distances from Ciudad del Este.
- Asunción (300 km) – Honorary Consulate
- Ciudad del Este – Honorary Consulate (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of Syria in Ciudad del Este
Can I apply for a Syrian passport or visa at the honorary consulate?
Regular passport and visa applications go to the Embassy of Syria in Buenos Aires.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay – foreign missions accredited to Paraguay: Siria (updated 6 April 2026), 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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