The Embassy of the United States in Paraguay is located in Asunción and represents the United States in Paraguay, serving US citizens who live in or visit the country.
Contact Details
| Address | Avenida Mariscal López 1776, Asunción, Paraguay |
| Telephone | +595 21 248 3000 |
| Emergency phone | +595 21 248 3000 (press 0) |
| Fax | +595 21 248 3054 |
| paraguayacs@state.gov paraguayusembassy@state.gov |
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| Website | py.usembassy.gov |
| Head of Mission | Robert Alter, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 11:30 |
Hours shown: opening hours, according to the U.S. embassy’s website (October 2026). Services for U.S. citizens (by appointment): Monday to Thursday 13:00–16:00. Closed on the days listed under “Closing days” below.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
- Good to know: Passport, consular report of birth and notarial services are by appointment only; non-immigrant visa applicants are seen in the mornings and immigrant visa applicants in the afternoons, by appointment. U.S. citizens with an emergency – also after hours – call +595 21 248 3000 and press 0. Robert Alter has led the embassy as chargé d’affaires a.i. since July 2025.
About the Embassy of the United States in Paraguay
According to the U.S. embassy’s website, the embassy is currently led by Robert Alter as chargé d’affaires.
Do US 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 the United States do not need a visa to enter Paraguay as tourists for stays of up to 90 days. The exemption is based on Law 7314/2024 and is valid until 13 August 2027.
Documents checklist
What US citizens usually need to bring for the most common requests, based on official US government information:
Renewing a U.S. passport abroad
- Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate for your area for its submission instructions
- Renewal with Form DS-82 is possible only if your last passport was issued within the last 15 years, when you were 16 or older, and has never been reported lost or stolen
- The passport must be in your current name – otherwise bring the marriage certificate, divorce decree or other name-change document
- If you do not qualify (e.g. lost or stolen passport, or issued more than 15 years ago) you must apply in person
- Abroad you pay only the passport fee (book: $130) – no expedite fee
Sources: U.S. Department of State – renew your passport, U.S. Department of State – where to apply (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Other embassies 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), Colombia (embassy), Costa Rica (embassy), Croatia (honorary), Cuba (embassy), Denmark (honorary), Dominican Republic (embassy), Dominican Republic (honorary), Ecuador (embassy), El Salvador (honorary), Uruguay (embassy), Vietnam (honorary). The full list of all 69 missions is on the overview page for Paraguay.
Closing days
According to the U.S. embassy’s website, the embassy is closed on these days:
- 1 January 2026 – New Year’s Day
- 19 January 2026 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day (US)
- 16 February 2026 – Presidents’ Day (US)
- 2 March 2026 – Heroes’ Day (observed)
- 2 April 2026 – Maundy Thursday
- 3 April 2026 – Good Friday
- 1 May 2026 – Labour Day
- 14 May 2026 – Independence Day
- 15 May 2026 – Independence Day
- 25 May 2026 – Memorial Day (US)
- 12 June 2026 – Chaco Peace Day
- 19 June 2026 – Juneteenth (US)
- 22 June 2026 – Constitution Day (observed)
- 3 July 2026 – Independence Day (US, observed)
- 15 August 2026 – Founding of Asunción
- 7 September 2026 – Labor Day (US)
- 28 September 2026 – Battle of Boquerón (observed)
- 12 October 2026 – Columbus Day (US)
- 11 November 2026 – Veterans Day (US)
- 26 November 2026 – Thanksgiving Day (US)
- 8 December 2026 – Virgin of Caacupé
- 25 December 2026 – Christmas Day
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, US citizens can call +595 21 248 3000 (press 0), the number given by the U.S. embassy’s website. 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 the United States can contact the Embassy of Paraguay in Washington.
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Details checked on 26 October 2026. Sources: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Paraguay – foreign missions accredited to Paraguay: United States (updated 8 April 2026), U.S. Embassy in Paraguay – embassy information (31 August 2026), U.S. Embassy in Paraguay – holidays 2026 (2 February 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), py.usembassy.gov.
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