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#CARD:Paraguay:Travel\Consular Information
Paraguay - Consular Information Sheet
September 23, 1993
Country Description: Paraguay is a medium income nation with a developing
economy. Tourist facilities are good in Asuncion, poor in major cities, and
almost nonexistent in remote areas.
Entry Requirements: A passport is required. U.S. citizens do not need a
visa for a three-month stay. Minors (under 20) traveling alone, with one
parent or with a third party must present written authorization from the
absent parent(s) or legal guardian, specifically granting permission to
travel alone, with one parent or with a third party. This authorization
must be notarized, authenticated by the Paraguayan embassy or consulate, and
translated into Spanish. For current information concerning entry and
customs requirements for Paraguay, travelers can contact the Paraguayan
Embassy at 2400 Massachusetts Avenue N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel:
(202) 483-6960 or the nearest consulate in Los Angeles, Miami or New York.
Medical Facilities: Facilities for medical care are limited. Doctors and
hospitals often expect immediate cash payment for health services. U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In some
cases medical insurance with specific overseas coverage has proved to be
useful. For additional health information, travelers can contact the
Centers for Disease Control's International Travelers' Hotline at (404) 332-
4559.
Crime Information: Burglaries, larcenies, and car thefts are common.
Street crime such as pickpocketing and muggings is on the rise, occurring
especially during the evening hours. Some thieves are armed with guns or
knives. There have been incidents of pilferage from checked airline
baggage. Travelers have found it prudent to put valuables in their carry-on
luggage.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to the
local police and the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Useful information
on guarding valuables and protecting personal security while traveling
abroad is provided in the Department of State pamphlet, "A Safe Trip
Abroad", which is available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Also available from the
same address is the Department of State publication, "Tips for travelers to
Central and South America."
Drug penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Penalties in Paraguay for possession, use and
trafficking in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Adoptions: Due to serious problems in the international adoption process in
Paraguay, including recent unpredictability in the issuance of final decrees
and uncertainty over case processing and prospects for proposed adoption
legislation, the U.S. Embassy strongly urges prospective adopting parents to
postpone any commitment to a Paraguayan prospective child until such time as
the situation at juvenile court is clarified. American citizens who have
secured court dates with the judge handling their international adoption
petition, should be aware that prospective parents' stay in Asuncion is
often a prolonged one. Updated information on Paraguayan adoption
proceedings and U.S. immigrant visa requirements is available from the
consular section of the U.S. Embassy. Additional information is available
by writing the Office of Citizens Consular Services, CA/OCS/CCS, Room 4817,
Department of State, Washington, D.C. 20520, or by telephoning (202) 647-3712.
Embassy Location/Registration: Americans who register with the consular
section of the U.S. Embassy in Asuncion at 1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue,
telephone: (595-21) 213-715, may obtain updated information on travel and
security within Paraguay.
No. 93-247
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated may 27, 1993 to update
information on international adoptions in Paraguay.
#ENDCARD