Government of Canada services and information in Asunción, Paraguay
Services and information provided to Canadians by the Consulate of Canada to Paraguay, in Asunción.
On this page
- Citizenship services
- Notarial services
- Passport services
- Pensions and retirement
- Studying abroad
- Visa and immigration services
- Voting abroad
Citizenship services
Please contact bairs-consular@international.gc.ca for instructions.
Children born abroad to a Canadian mother / father
If you are a Canadian citizen and would like to apply for a certificate of Canadian citizenship for your child born abroad, please download form .
The application must be supported by the following documents (original and photocopy):
- The child's birth certificate + a translation into English or French by a sworn translator.
- The mother's and/or father's proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship card). The father or mother must have been Canadian at the time of the child's birth.
- Two pieces of identification (Paraguayan cédula, passport)
- . Photos instructions are attached to the form. It is your responsibility to check that the photos comply with the specifications.
- Receipt of fees (CAD 75) paid. before you apply for citizenship services.
For additional information on citizenship, visit or contact the consular section.
Payment method
 before you apply for citizenship services.
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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Application for a Citizenship Certificate for adults and minors (Proof of Citizenship) | 75.00 |
Replacement / Update of proof of Canadian citizenship | 75.00 |
Application for a Search of Citizenship Records | 75.00 |
Notarial services
The Honorary Consulate in Asuncion provides certain notarial services on an . Please be advised that only clients with an appointment will be accepted for in-person services.
Please contact asuncion@international.gc.ca for instructions.
The Apostille Convention came into effect in Canada on January 11, 2024.
Visit the Changes to authentications services in Canada for information on changes to authentication services in Canada.
Documents issued in Paraguay to be submitted in Canada
If the institution where the document will be submitted in Canada requires an apostille, please contact:
When requesting the service, you may wish to clarify that you require an apostille (in lieu of another type of authentication) as Canada has now joined the Apostille Convention.
Documents issued in Canada to be submitted in Paraguay (or in other countries who are signatories of the Apostille Convention) should bear the apostille.
How to obtain an apostille certificate on a Canadian document:
- Original birth, marriage and death certificates issued in all provinces in Canada. The Honorary Consul may deliver apostille certificates.
- Original Criminal Record Checks issued by the RCMP in Ottawa. The Honorary Consul may deliver apostille certificates.
- Public documents issued inthe following provinces: Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Northwest Territories, Nova Scotia, Nunavut, Prince Edward Island and Yukon. Please send your scanned document to asuncion@international.gc.ca to verify if the Consulate may issue an apostille.
- Public documents issued in other provinces: Ontario, Quebec, BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan. For public documents (other than vital statistics documents) issued in these provinces, please contact the responsible provincial authority in Canada.
Attestation of signatures / affidavits
A consular officer may witness /attest your signature on a document to be presented in Canada (appointment required)
The Consulate does not offer certain services which can be provided by notaries public (list of local providers available).
Payment method
Fees are to be paid by credit card. Please complete this .
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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Attesting any document bearing a signature (affidavit, declaration, affirmation, etc.). The fee shown is per document. | 50.00 |
Authenticating signatures of Canadian authorities or notaries. | 50.00 |
Certifying a true copy of a document. The fee shown is per copy. | 20.00 |
Passport services
You can before completing your .
Simplified renewal / Adults only
See .
If you qualify, please submit the following:
- Form ;
- Your most recent passport;
- Proof of payment of the required fee or credit card authorization (we no longer accept cash);
- Two (2) recent
General application (adults)
If you do not qualify for renewal, you must submit the general application.
- Form completed and signed by an ;
- Original proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate);
- Valid id (Canadian, Paraguayan, etc.) / original or photocopy signed by the guarantor;
- Previous Canadian passport (original);
- Proof of fee payment;
- Two (2) recent (one of them signed by the guarantor)
Children (under 16)
Please submit the following:
- Form , completed and signed by an ;
- Original proof of Canadian citizenship (Canadian birth certificate or citizenship certificate);
- Valid id (Canadian, Paraguayan, etc.) of the child and both parents / original or photocopy signed by the guarantor;
- Previous Canadian passport (original);
- If the child has no previous Canadian passport, original long firm birth certificate including the names of the parents. If the birth certificate is not in English or French, please enclose translation;
- Instructions for the translator: he/she must indicate his/her address, telephone number, e-mail address and the Organization to which he/she belongs (for example: Corte Suprema). Non certified translators musts complete
- Proof of fee payment (no cash accepted) or credit card authorization;
- Two (2) recent (one of them signed by the guarantor)
Lost / Stolen Passports
If your passport was lost or stolen, please contact the Honorary Consulate within office hours or the outside office hours. Please provide your next destination and expected travel date.
Requirements for first lost/stolen passports:
- (adults) - This form can only be used if you were over 16 when your lost/ stolen/damaged passport was issued
- PPTC203 (- 34 KB)
- Photos
- Travel itinerary
- PPTC120: only for Temporary passport
Please note that other requirements may apply to specific cases.
Passports lost and found: As soon as you report the loss or theft of your Canadian passport to the Canadian government, it is automatically cancelled. If you find it, you will not be able to use it.
Payment method
You can  before submitting your application.
Details | Fee (CAD) |
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10-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 260.00 |
5-year adult passport (age 16 or over) | 190.00 |
5-year Child passport (0-15 years of age) | 100.00 |
Additional fee for replacing a valid lost or stolen passport | 45.00 |
Emergency Travel Document (one-way trip) - adult | 75.00 |
Emergency Travel Document (one-way trip) - child | 30.00 |
Temporary Passport (linked to a regular passport application) | 110.00 |
Declaration in lieu of guarantor | 50.00 |
Pick up passport in Canada | 20.00 |
Retention | 45.00 |
Pensions and retirement
Refer to .
Studying abroad
Refer to and .
Visa and immigration services
Refer to .
- .
- Find a to book an appointment to give your biometrics (fingerprints and photo).
- Submit an enquiry using the to contact a visa office.
Permanent residents of Canada: Find out how to apply .
Voting abroad
Refer to .
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