British Embassy in Asunción
Embassy 
United Kingdom Asunción, Paraguay
- Address
- Avenida Mariscal López, 1892 Asunción
- Website
- gov.uk
Head of mission: Danielle Dunne
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of the United Kingdom: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 22 September 2024
At Avenida Mariscal López, 1892 Asunción, the British embassy in Asunción represents the United Kingdom towards Paraguay. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays. Paraguayan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
Opening hours of the British embassy in Asunción
| Monday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Wednesday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:0014:00–17:30 break 13:00–14:00 By appointment only |
| Friday | 09:00–13:00 By appointment only |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Paraguay
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Virgin of Caacupe
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in the United Kingdom
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
The British embassy in Asunción is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
United Kingdom visa for Paraguayan citizens
ParaguayUnited Kingdom Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) United Kingdom visa for citizens of Paraguay
United KingdomParaguay Visa-free, 90 days Paraguay visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
Paraguayan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days. The application is made online, not at the British embassy in Asunción.
Other missions nearby
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Honorary Consulate of Canada in AsunciónEdificio Citicenter, Avenida Mariscal Francisco Solano López 3794 (Cruz del Chaco entrance), 5th floor, Asunción
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Embassy of South Korea in AsunciónAvenida República Argentina 678, Asunción
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Embassy of Chile in AsunciónCapitán Emilio Nudelmann 351, Asunción
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Embassy of Italy in AsunciónCalle Quesada 5871, c/ Natalicio González - Asunción (Paraguay), Assunzione
The United Kingdom’s other missions in Paraguay
The British embassy in Asunción is the only mission of the United Kingdom in Paraguay on record. Paraguay in turn has an embassy in London.
Latest official news
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British Week 2026: 10 years in Paraguay
Join us in celebrating British Week in Paraguay from 15 to 23 August 2026 with a special programme marking 10 years of British Week in Paraguay.
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52nd Universal Periodic Review of human rights: UK statement on Paraguay
UK Statement at Paraguay's Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council in Geneva.
Good to know
About the British embassy in Asunción
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United Kingdom in Asunción. It is headed by Danielle Dunne, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Mariscal López, 1892 Asunción. The record for the British embassy in Asunción includes an official website.
British citizens travelling to Paraguay
British citizens do not need a visa for Paraguay: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the British embassy in Asunción is closed
The British embassy in Asunción closes on Paraguay’s public holidays, the next being Virgin of Caacupe (Virgen de Caacupé) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United Kingdom such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Before visiting the British embassy in Asunción
Current procedures for the British embassy in Asunción, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the British embassy in Asunción
The British embassy in Asunción has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the British Embassy in Asunción?
The British embassy in Asunción is at Avenida Mariscal López, 1892 Asunción.
What are the opening hours of the British Embassy in Asunción?
The British embassy in Asunción is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:30 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.
Is the British Embassy in Asunción open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the British embassy in Asunción do not include Saturday.
When is the British Embassy in Asunción closed?
The British embassy in Asunción closes on Paraguay’s public holidays, the next being Virgin of Caacupe (Virgen de Caacupé) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United Kingdom.
Do Paraguayan citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Paraguayan citizens do not need a visa for the United Kingdom, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 180 days.
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