- Address
- Avenida Arce 2780, LPZ La Paz
- Phone
- +591 2-216-8000
- Website
- bo.usembassy.gov
United States
Bolivia
US Embassy & Consulates in Bolivia
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In Bolivia, the United States has an embassy in La Paz and a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra. Bolivian citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Bolivia
Map: the United States’ 2 missions in Bolivia
US Embassy in La Paz
At Avenida Arce 2780, LPZ La Paz, the US embassy represents the United States towards Bolivia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in Bolivia
- Consulate of the United States in Santa Cruz de la Sierra
Calle Radial Castilla, Santa Cruz de la Sierra
The United States also has a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.
United States visa for Bolivian citizens
BoliviaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Bolivia
United StatesBolivia Visa-free, 90 days Bolivia visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of Bolivia
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in Bolivia turn to the US embassy in La Paz or the consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
Bolivia’s missions in the United States
Missions of Bolivia in the United States (3)
In return, Bolivia has 3 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in Bolivia
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 2 of them are in Bolivia.
Travel to Bolivia for US citizens
US citizens can visit Bolivia without a visa for up to 90 days. In Bolivia, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in Bolivia are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in Bolivia?
The US embassy is in La Paz, at Avenida Arce 2780, LPZ La Paz.
Does the United States have consulates in Bolivia?
Yes, the United States has a consulate in Santa Cruz de la Sierra.
Do Bolivian citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Bolivian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do US citizens need a visa for Bolivia?
No visa is needed by US citizens for Bolivia, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Bolivia have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, Bolivia has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 2 other missions in the United States.