South America and South Atlantic Islands

Insurance

 

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel and medical insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. For more general information see Travel Insurance.

If things do go wrong when you are overseas then this is How We Can Help.

Registration

Register with our LOCATE service to tell us when and where you are travelling abroad or where you live abroad so our consular and crisis staff can provide better assistance to you in an emergency.  More information about registering with LOCATE can be found here.
  

Representation in Paraguay

There is no British Embassy in Paraguay. The British Embassy in Buenos Aires now has overall responsibility for Paraguay and all enquiries should be directed to them at the contact details given below. For emergency consular assistance only, please contact the British Honorary Consul in Asunción: Dr Guillermo F Peroni; Address: Eulogio Estigarribia, 4846 C/Monseñor Bogarin, Asunción, Paraguay; Tel: (595) (21) 210405; Fax: (595) (21) 600448; Email: guillermo.peroni@pstbn.com.py or veronica.roa@pstbn.com.py.

Money

ATMs are widespread, many accepting Cirrus, Maestro and Visa cards.  You should be aware that you may be asked to provide identification, such as a passport, if paying for items with a credit or debit card. Travellers' cheques are not widely used.  When exchanging money, you should use registered banks or bureaux de change.  We advise that you do not change money with people offering attractive rates on the street or on arrival at the airport, as false banknotes are common.