- Address
- Avenida Hernando Siles n° 5390, Esquina calle 8, Obrajes, La Paz
- Phone
- +59 150 701 207
- Website
- bo.ambafrance.org
France
Bolivia
French Embassy in Bolivia
1 embassy
France is represented in Bolivia by 1 mission: an embassy in La Paz. Bolivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
French Embassy in La Paz
France has its embassy in La Paz; the address on record is Avenida Hernando Siles n° 5390, Esquina calle 8, Obrajes, La Paz. Its phone number and website are on its page.
France visa for Bolivian citizens
BoliviaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of Bolivia
FranceBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of Bolivia
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Bolivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. Applicants in Bolivia turn to the French embassy in La Paz; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Bolivia’s missions in France
Missions of Bolivia in France (3)
In return, Bolivia has 3 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in Bolivia
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Bolivia.
Travel to Bolivia for French citizens
French citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days. In Bolivia, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the French embassy in Bolivia is closed
The French embassy in Bolivia closes on Bolivia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027 and Feast of the Virgin of Candelaria (Fiesta de la Virgen de Candelaria) on Tuesday 2 February 2027, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in Bolivia?
The French embassy is in La Paz, at Avenida Hernando Siles n° 5390, Esquina calle 8, Obrajes, La Paz.
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for France?
Bolivian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Do French citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No visa is needed by French citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Bolivia have an embassy in France?
Yes, Bolivia has its embassy in Paris, along with 2 other missions in France.