JapanBolivia

Japanese Embassy & Consulates in Bolivia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate

Japan is represented in Bolivia by 2 missions: an embassy in La Paz and a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Bolivian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Map: Japan’s 2 missions in Bolivia

Map: Japan’s 2 missions in Bolivia

Japanese Embassy in La Paz

At Avenida Sánchez Lima 497, La Paz, the Japanese embassy represents Japan towards Bolivia. Its phone number is on its page.

Japanese consulates in Bolivia

Japan also has a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.

Japan visa for Bolivian citizens

BoliviaJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Bolivia

JapanBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of Japan

Japan visa requirements for citizens of Bolivia

  • Short-term stay visa (tourism)
  • Short-term stay visa (business)
  • Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
  • JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
  • Fee: JP¥15,000
  • 16 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Bolivian citizens need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel. In Bolivia, applications go to the Japanese embassy in La Paz or the consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, or to a visa centre working for Japan.

Bolivia’s missions in Japan

Missions of Bolivia in Japan (1)

In return, Bolivia has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.

Good to know

Japan in Bolivia

Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 2 of them are in Bolivia.

Travel to Bolivia for Japanese citizens

Japanese citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days. In Bolivia, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Japanese missions in Bolivia are closed

Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Japanese embassy in Bolivia?

The Japanese embassy is in La Paz, at Avenida Sánchez Lima 497, La Paz.

Does Japan have consulates in Bolivia?

Yes, Japan has a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.

Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for Japan?

Japan requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Bolivia?

Japanese citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days.

Does Bolivia have an embassy in Japan?

Yes, Bolivia has its embassy in Tokyo.