Embassy of Germany in La Paz
Today 08:00–14:00- Address
- Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz
- Phone
- +591 2 244 00 66
- Website
- la-paz.diplo.de
- Head of mission
- Dr. José Schulz, Ambassador
Germany
Bolivia
German Embassy & Consulates in Bolivia
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
- 2 honorary consulates
In Bolivia, Germany has an embassy in La Paz, a consulate in Tarija and 2 honorary consulates in Tarija and Cochabamba. Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Map: Germany’s 4 missions in Bolivia
Map: Germany’s 4 missions in Bolivia
German Embassy in La Paz
Germany has its embassy in La Paz; the address on record is Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz. The head of mission on record is Dr. José Schulz, Ambassador. Its phone number and website are on its page.
German consulates in Bolivia
- Consulate of Germany in Tarija
Calle Campero 0321, 00 Tarija
Germany also has a consulate in Tarija; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
German honorary consulates in Bolivia
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Tarija
Calle Campero 321, Tarija, Bolivien
- Honorary Consulate of Germany in Cochabamba
Avenida Pando, Cochabamba
Germany has 2 honorary consulates in Bolivia, in Tarija and Cochabamba; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
Germany visa for Bolivian citizens
BoliviaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of Bolivia
GermanyBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Germany
Germany visa requirements for citizens of Bolivia
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family in Germany
- National visa (type D) – study, work, family reunification
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 22 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Germany requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From Bolivia, the application is made at the German embassy in La Paz or the consulate in Tarija or through a visa centre appointed by Germany.
Bolivia’s missions in Germany
Missions of Bolivia in Germany (4)
In return, Bolivia has 4 missions in Germany, including its embassy in Berlin.
Good to know
Germany in Bolivia
Worldwide, Germany has 571 missions in 191 countries; 4 of them are in Bolivia.
Travel to Bolivia for German citizens
No visa is needed by German citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days. In Bolivia, German citizens can turn to the German embassy for passports and emergency help.
When German missions in Bolivia are closed
German missions in Bolivia close 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 Germany, such as Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the German embassy in Bolivia?
The German embassy is in La Paz, at Avenida Arce 2395, La Paz.
Does Germany have consulates in Bolivia?
Yes, Germany has a consulate in Tarija. Germany also has 2 honorary consulates in Tarija and Cochabamba.
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany?
Bolivian citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
Do German citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
German citizens do not need a visa for Bolivia: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does Bolivia have an embassy in Germany?
Yes, Bolivia has its embassy in Berlin, along with 3 other missions in Germany.