Canadian representation in Paraguay
Canadian Consulate in Asunción
Contact details, opening hours, passport, notarial and consular services for the Consulate of Canada in Asunción, Paraguay.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Asunción
The Consulate of Canada is located in Edificio Citicenter on Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López in Asunción.
Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López 3794
Cruz del Chaco entrance, 5th floor
Asunción
Paraguay
Appointments: Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Asunción?
The Consulate is located on the fifth floor of Edificio Citicenter at Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López 3794, with access from Cruz del Chaco.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Asunción
The Canadian Consulate in Asunción is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular services to Canadians visiting or living in Paraguay.
Canada’s ambassador responsible for Paraguay is based at the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
The Asunción office provides several important services locally, including passport and selected notarial services.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Asunción
The Consulate provides local consular assistance and selected document services to Canadians in Paraguay.
Consular assistance
Canadians in Paraguay can contact the Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
Passport services
The Consulate provides Canadian passport services in person by appointment.
Notarial services
Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies, signature witnessing and certain declarations.
Apostille services
The Honorary Consul can assist with certain eligible Canadian documents requiring an apostille and coordinate processing through Canada’s regional mission where necessary.
Citizenship information
Citizenship information is available, but paper applications are mailed to the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Asunción
Monday to Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., by appointment.
Weekend: The office is closed on Saturday and Sunday. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services in Asunción
The Consulate of Canada in Paraguay provides passport services on an appointment-only basis.
Passport applications
Contact the Consulate to arrange an appointment before presenting your completed Canadian passport application and supporting documents.
Lost or stolen passports
If your Canadian passport is lost or stolen in Paraguay, contact the Honorary Consulate during office hours and provide your next destination and expected travel date.
Emergency travel documents
Emergency and temporary travel-document services may be available where the applicable Government of Canada requirements are met.
Payment: Passport fees should be paid using the current Government of Canada payment procedure. Cash is not accepted for the published passport services.
Notarial services
Notarial and apostille services in Asunción
The Honorary Consulate provides selected notarial services by appointment.
Certified copies
The office may certify eligible documents as true copies of the originals.
Signatures and declarations
A consular officer may witness or attest eligible signatures on affidavits, declarations and other documents intended for use in Canada.
Apostilles
The Honorary Consul may deliver apostille certificates for certain eligible Canadian documents and can coordinate other eligible apostille requests through the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires.
Appointment required: Contact asuncion@international.gc.ca before presenting a document so the Consulate can confirm whether the requested notarial or apostille service is available.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Paraguay
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship are not submitted to the Asunción Consulate.
Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires
If you are required to submit a paper citizenship application, mail it to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires, Argentina, according to the current Government of Canada instructions.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Asunción
Book an appointment
Consular, passport and notarial services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Prepare your documents
Bring the required forms, identification, supporting documents and payment confirmation for the service you need.
Confirm apostille eligibility
Contact the Consulate before submitting Canadian documents for an apostille so staff can confirm where and how they must be processed.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Asunción FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Paraguay?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate in Asunción at Edificio Citicenter on Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Asunción an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names it the Consulate of Canada to Paraguay, in Asunción.
What is the telephone number?
The published telephone number is +595 21 227 207.
What is the email address?
The published email address is asuncion@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Asunción open?
General enquiries and consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Asunción?
Yes. The Consulate provides passport services on an appointment-only basis.
Does the Asunción Consulate provide notarial services?
Yes. Selected notarial services are available by appointment, including certified copies and signature witnessing.
Can the Honorary Consulate assist with apostilles?
Yes. The Honorary Consul may deliver apostilles for certain eligible Canadian documents and can coordinate some other requests with the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Asunción?
Paper applications for proof of Canadian citizenship should be mailed to the Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires.
Which Canadian embassy is responsible for Paraguay?
The Embassy of Canada in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is accredited to Paraguay and provides Canada’s broader diplomatic representation.