Congratulations on receiving a Fulbright grant! The resources on this page are designed to familiarize you with your host location and provide important context and information as you prepare to travel abroad. We encourage you to review the readings, websites, and logistical information offered by local contacts. Click the section headings below to display the information.

Orientation Information

As part of your Fulbright grant, you are required to attend a virtual Pre-Departure Orientation (PDO) from July 8-11, 2024. The PDO will provide sessions and activities to help you prepare for your upcoming experience. You will receive an email in mid-June that will direct you to the PDO website, where you can register for the event. If you have any questions regarding the PDO, please email FulbrightPDO.WHA@iie.org.

Contact Information

U.S. Embassy in Asuncion
1776 Mariscal Lopez Avenue
Asunción, Paraguay
Tel: +595-21 213-715
Fax: +595-21 213-728
Website: https://py.usembassy.gov

Point of Contact

Jazmin Ramirez,
Public Affairs Assistant
Email: RamirezJA1@state.gov

Country Information

• State Department Country Information – Paraguay
• State Department U.S. Bilateral Relations Fact Sheet – Paraguay
• Smart Traveler Enrollment Program
• Online Newspapers - Paraguay
• Binational Center Website
• Secretaría Nacional de Turismo - SENATUR

Alum Contacts

Fulbright Association
The Paraguyan Fulbright Association is comprised primarily of Fulbright Foreign Student Program alumni, but they regularly integrate U.S. students, scholars, and researchers into their local programming.
Website: http://www.fulbright.org.py
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fulbrightpy

Social Media

• U.S. Embassy on Facebook
• U.S. Embassy on Twitter
• U.S. Embassy on Instagram
• U.S. Embassy on YouTube
• State Alumni Paraguay on Facebook

 

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