Consulates in Ciudad del Este

  • 6 missions
  • 5 countries
  • most embassies are in Asunción

Ciudad del Este has 6 foreign missions from 5 countries: 3 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. The embassies to Paraguay are in Asunción, about 302 km away.

Public holidays in Ciudad del Este

Public holidays in Paraguay

  • Virgin of Caacupe

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • New Year's Day

    Friday

The missions in Ciudad del Este close on Paraguay’s public holidays, the next being Virgin of Caacupe (Virgen de Caacupé) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, Christmas Day (Día de Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027.

Other cities in Paraguay

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Foreign missions in Ciudad del Este

Among the countries with a mission in Ciudad del Este are Brazil, Argentina, Taiwan, Germany and Italy. Of Paraguay’s neighbours, Brazil and Argentina are represented in Ciudad del Este.

Types of mission in Ciudad del Este

By type, Ciudad del Este has 3 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates. Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Ciudad del Este offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in Paraguay

Outside Ciudad del Este, missions in Paraguay are found in Asunción (34), Encarnación (4), Pedro Juan Caballero (1), Concepción (1), Villarrica (1) and Salto del Guaira (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Ciudad del Este?

There are 6 foreign missions on record in Ciudad del Este: 3 consulates general, 1 consulate and 2 honorary consulates.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Ciudad del Este?

Missions from 5 countries are based in Ciudad del Este, among them Brazil, Argentina, Taiwan, Germany and Italy.

Is there an embassy in Ciudad del Este?

No. The embassies to Paraguay are in Asunción, about 302 km away; Ciudad del Este has consulates and honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Ciudad del Este closed?

The missions in Ciudad del Este close on Paraguay’s public holidays, the next being Virgin of Caacupe (Virgen de Caacupé) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.